Well the missus is pretty cool about me getting into astronomy, and spending the $'s on equipment.
She thinks i am crazy to sit out the back yard in the freezing cold getting a strained neck looking through my binocs at the dark sky, but will have a look herself if i say "look at this"
As far as the relo's go, my brother thinks i'm mad planning to spend big $$$ on a pair of binno's, and "say what" $$$$ for a scope
I see having hobbies, even if they are expensive ones, as an investment into your sanity, i love my fishing and have spent squillions on all my gear to enjoy the sport, the scenery and wild places it takes me.
I look forward to my binno's and scope (when i finally decide what to buy) giving me as much pleasure as i get from watching a sunrise or sunset, rods in the water, camera at hand, and a couple of fish on
ICE for a delicous fresh feed.....