didn't really give anything up, but.................... as I'm often pointing out to my wife. I don't watch sports, don't go drinking with the guys, and while I do spend a substantial amount of time in the garage, I'm only 30 feet away.
a number of years ago we came up with what we call 'THE PORSCHE FUND' . basically all porsche money is separate from the family finances. a separate bank account and a separate credit card. I don't get any $$ input from the family. so anything I do 'porsche-wise' is not a family financial issue. I make money for the fund by selling parts ( occasionally parting cars ) and any money I spend on porsches comes from the fund. saves a HUGE amount of spousal stress. usually just limited to eye-rolling and comments like 'when are you going to get that shell out of the yard' . a few pelicans I know have instituted a similar program and by all accounts it works well.
just my $.02 ( from the fund
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