This has been the story for my girlfriend and me. She doesn't have an interest in reptiles (she does like Enzo though), but she respects and supports my hobby/interest and has gone with me on my road trips to expos (for some reason she seems to enjoy my company
). It's worked out well so far as we celebrated our 1 year anniversary yesterday, so if it's the right person, it definitely can be done.
She would've slapped me if I said this lol.