Chris, that is true and I also think this is an important discussion. I do feel that there is sometimes a happy medium when it comes to moderating - and where that point is may not be agree'd to by all, but in this case the significant other is a long standing element in the life of model railroaders. Having been a reader of the magazine since the early 1970's in junior high school, I recall reading the occasional article where this issue was discussed - even the wife of one of the MR staffers had a special article at least once I could recall, offering her perspective as the wife of someone which model railroading was a major part of their lives as both a hobby and an occupation.
BTW, your story was inspirational regarding your accident and the support you got to help raise your spirits! Encouraging those supporting souls is important!
Rio Grande. The Action Road - Focus 1977-1983