My boyfriend isn't a big fan of snakes. The most I got him to do was hold Allure. He sat with a gross look on his face, held him for five seconds, and passed him back to me. He's well aware as soon as I become a nurse and get a house that I'm going crazy with buying ball pythons and racks. He's not a fan of my hobby and doesn't understand why it excites me so much, but he's not going to stop me from doing something I love. He couldn't if he tried anyways.

I think you need to talk to your wife. I don't think one partner should restrict the other from their hobbies. I'm sure she's got a hobby that take up money too. My boyfriend has his, I have mine, and we do our own thing. And I don't mind him spending money on his expensive action figure collection once we are married either. I'm sure my BP spending will surpass his.