I had two bikes for the longest time. My original bike from 1980 and a mid 80s Vitus. I ventured off towards motorcycles. Went back to school to finish a degree, got hitched, got separated. During this stage, that's when I got back into bicycling. It helped me lose many pounds, improved my mental state, and made me realize just how much I missed it. Then the collecting took hold. Before this, it was watches. Bought too many, and still enjoy them to this day, but not as obsessive. I must admit I started collecting LED flashlights when the craze hit. Couple $xxx dropped there. The bikes and parts began collecting the last 4 years and I'm up to 15-16. My 2nd wife is up to 2, and the stepsons: 1 and 3-4 respectively. This count doesn't include the flips over the years. Those have kept the frame/bike cost to $0.00, but the parts stock pile, well, that's a different story. :O
My wife doesn't mind, since it keeps me happy and it hasn't become a budget issue. But does complain about the hours I spend on Bike Forums.
When ever she makes fun of my bike obsession, I remind her of her shoe and handbag inventory. I built the following to manage her 'stuff' this Spring....



BTW, there's no cure. You're damned...and welcome to Hotel California.
LMAO!