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I sympathize with you 100%. My hobby is building and flying experimental aircraft and the expenses can get out of sight sometimes. I do recover my costs now and then when I sell, but I always find a new project and begin the process all over again.

I suppose the only way you can justify it is by saying that you can afford it and it’s not an obsession. But it does take money and time away from what others might think could be a more worthwhile family investment…a delicate balance is required, and many times I have had some serious rows about it...but hold your ground, I know its a part of your life.

Let your wife know you care deeply for your cards you have collect over the years. But maybe you and her can come up with some kind of a agreement/deal like let say that you can only keep xxx number cards that mean something to you and the rest you have to put them away. And i sure she also have some things she has collect also. Maybe you can ask her to do the same thing you doing. Sometime we have to do things we don't always agree on in a relateship but because we love love and care about the other feels, we have to come up with kind of ways to not let the other person hate us. So we bend a little or give in to order to make our mate happy. So come up with some kind of ways that you can can keep some of the cards and the same should go with her. Maybe have a room or space that you can keep and still enjoy .

You have a hippy? Is it another woman? I mean, I didn't think you could keep them as pets. . .Is that legal? Now I kinda want one.

I understand as a woman who loves football. I don't know how understanding I'd be if I didn't, though. I don't know. A hobby is a hobby. If you've been doing it since you were five, she probably knew this about you when she married you. As long as it isn't causing fights/interfering with your marriage, why does it matter?

Do you have an awesome Favre card? Not looking to trade, just wondering. And if so, which one? Do you have his rookie card? That would be impressive. Sorry, love him and the Pack. My own interest got the best of me.

Just because she has no interests doesn't mean you should stop yours.

If collecting football cards is your hobby, keep with it.

I'm sure if she knew the value of those cards, she'd be searching the antique and pawn shops for you.

Hmm... to me it's not really fair. If you enjoy something (unless it's harmful to you or others) she should totally support it. My boyfriend loves building cars. It's extremely expensive but I know he loves it so instead of depriving him, I join him. Maybe you should try and get her interested in some way so she can join you instead of look to it as a waste of time and money.

Well in my opinion it's a bit childish, but unless it's so overwhelming that it's driving you guys into debt, then I don't see anything wrong with it. Try to tell her it could always be worse. Your hobby could be crack, or strip clubs.

Convince her your collection will be priceless in time.

She is inconsiderate. I can't think of a more innocent harmless hobby. She should be grateful your hobby isn't poker, betting the ponies, or clubbing.

Tell you'll give up collecting cards if she stops buying clothes. That'll shut her up.

Unless it's something that you spend so much money on that it is putting you into debt, I can't imagine why it upsets her.