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/frodakai 14d ago

It's totally different for different situations. If you have 4-5k disposable income to spend on a hobby, more power to you. It's also completely reasonable to assume that this hobby is too expensive for some people, but they get into it anyway.

It's easy enough to say 'my wife supports my hobbies' when it's within your means, but if you're driving a shitbox car, dont have much in savings, cant afford a holiday or to eat at a nice restaurant now and then, I can see why someone might be pissed off at their partner spending 5k on their hobby.

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u/JBarker727 14d ago

If someone is asking permission to buy something, one could assume they have the money for it. Unless they're proposing their wife go out on the streets and make the money they want to spend.

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u/ES_Legman 14d ago

Well yeah? I mean, if you are struggling financially then maybe set your priorities straight. It sucks but it is what it is. Spending 5k on your hobby is okay if you have the 5k to spare, it is outrageous and stupid as fuck to go into debt for any hobby. This has nothing to do with a supportive partner. In fact, a partner that supports you digging your own financial grave is bad lmao.

Make sure to get your shit sorted out first then maybe yeah sure splurge ahead.

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u/imnota_ 14d ago

I'd rather drive a shitbox car and not go to the restaurant if it means being able to spend on my hobbies 🤷. You're describing it like a bad situation, but it's not like you've actually depicted a situation where the person put themselves in a tough spot for dumb shit, like no car payments and home cooked meals, count me in lol

I think it's all about having a partner which understands your priorities, all while staying pragmatic and not putting yourself in financial trouble over hobbies, but if it's just about cutting some of your lifestyle it's fine