The chief (my SO) is variably supportive. Since he's not much of a cyclist, he tends not to understand multiple purchases (jerseys, gloves, water bottles) or what he considers exorbitant purchases ("You paid HOW much for a pair of shorts?") So he sometimes razzes me about how much I spend on cycling gear, but not too much, since we each keep our discretionary income separate from the other's. Also, like Mr. Tater, he displays a certain amount of pride in telling his buddies how much cycling I do, so he can't in good conscience complain too much about the expense.