One iTunes/Apple account-2 users

We have an iPod Touch and 1 iTunes acccount and one Apple ID. we also have 2 iPod classics as well and an iPhone with quite a few apps. I am trying to figure out the best way to go about separating or not into 2 users. iPod Touch is new and there is nothing on it and was purchased for DH. the original accounts are mine. Should i set up a separate account for iPod Touch? but then the music that we currently have will not be shared. should i just add it to users on existing account? but then DH will have all of my hobby apps on his and he is not interested, just as i am not interested in his.
any advise? would really appreciate some thoughts of what is the best way to go.
I also assume that iPod can be cleaned out of data and connected to a different account if we decide to give it to another family member?
thank you

No need for a second iTunes account. See the methofs in the following:
How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
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I've lost all that music!
the following post by Zevoneer, though slightly off topic, says it all:
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*You could try contacting the iTunes Music Store Customer Service and you might be able to persuade them to sanction a second free download*. There have been occasional reports in the iTunes forum of this happening, however just be aware that they are not under any obligation to do so. If you click on this link you'll be able to email your query: iTMS Customer Service
If you have an iPod that still has the purchases on it the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. You'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer
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Music Rescue Mac & Windows
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TuneJack Windows Only
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