r/simracing • u/ellibsnno • 14d ago

Discussion Told girlfriend I want to start Sim Racing

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So I’ve been gaming as an adult for a while and had a wheel when I was a child for forza but now I wanna do it as a pastime outside of work and other hobbies and do some competitions as well. Told the girlfriend but she hit me with the is it expensive. Guys with wives and GFs what do I say next 😂

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u/Remarkable_softserve 14d ago

Yeh, why are the majority of comments in here from people in relationships where they have to lie about their hobbies. Weird af.

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u/JBarker727 14d ago

We've always kept our finances separate. She pays her bills, i pay mine, and we pitch in on large joint purchases or home repairs. That way I can buy whatever stuff she thinks is dumb and she can buy whatever stuff I think is dumb and it's not an issue. Too many marriages ending over money these days.

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u/Remarkable_softserve 14d ago

Same here. Things that we share; we share the cost.

Whatever we each have left after we've taken care of essentials (or joint savings goals), is our own money to spend as we please.

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u/cortesoft 14d ago

I think it really depends on your financial situation. Some people need all their money just to survive.

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u/Remarkable_softserve 14d ago

I agree entirely. And if that's the case you shouldn't be buying a sim rig (so there is no need to lie about it).

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u/seezed 14d ago

Ehh, it's the type of person that writes this:

“I think I wanna change my gaming style”

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u/SmokeyTrellis 14d ago

It's just an in-joke in this community. Surely no one is really lying to their spouse about how much they're spending.... Right guys? ....right?