I have to be fair, my wife cut me a lot of slack too.
I came one one day when a buddy of mine told me he was selling one of his consecutive serial numbers Springfield FBI model (Professional Model) 1911's. I told her the price and said I really-really wanted this pistol as it's one of those things a guy can't live without (serial number 49x!!! and never fired)
She didn't bat an eye. She just said that's fine, I know you really want one.
I about passed out... but instead I called my buddy and said "I'll take it".