I had a TV before I moved in with my now-husband but no cable and crappy reception, so it was like not having a TV. In a way, it was kind of nice as it forced me to find other things to do (like read) to occupy my down time.

Now we have a TV and a full cable package. It's good to have when I need a break from my very-active two-year old or need something to keep him occupied while I get ready for work, but it's way too easy to get lulled into watching TV rather than doing something else.

My sister finally has a TV (and cable) after seven years of not having one, and she's finding the same thing out: it's just way to easy.