GF's should accept you for you. Wives should've accepted you for you long ago. Mother's love you regardless. Friends are likely to give you $#!^ for anything you enjoy that they don't.
I just got my balls busted for wearing jorts the other day... I had no idea they were that bad. *shrugs*
My gf doesn't give me too much trouble about anything so long as I don't go nutty with my spending and put myself into a bad situation. Controlling your spending is the key... That's the key with anything you enjoy really. Financial responsibility is important. I do a Christmas Club so I don't go overboard at the holidays. I set pretty strict budgets for my hobbies...
I just bought my first 1:16 RC tank this week (arrives Friday, I think) because I've managed my money well enough that I decided I had an extra $100 to plunk down.
When I don't have extra, or when prices raise, I re-evaluate my spending... For instance, 21st's stuff bumped up in price there at the end, so I cut back. What do I REALLY want vs. what do I just simply want? The 88 was taking a backseat then. Star Wars figures went from $5.99 to $6.99 to $7.99... Each year I cut back some.
If you're responsible, taking care of your needs first (survival, debts, etc.), you're good... I got a bitchin' TV for Christmas this year for my girlfriend, $1400 DLP 1080p HD for $800... I paid it off quickly, no interest, and now enjoy HD hockey and football. I wouldn't have done that though if I didn't have a plan on it. And since I did, I can feel secure that I'm not doing a disservice to myself and my future financially, and nobody can really complain about what I spend my extra money on or how I spend it. And fortunately for me nobody does really.
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