Now that I returned to LEGO I started to keep it a secret, but my parents eventually found out so they know it. I told my girlfriend too and to my surprise she accepted it in a way. The reason I kept it a secret it's because most of people don't understand how great LEGO is, they think it's a toy for children, and they think you are childish if they find out you are a fan. Now I'm not keeping it a secret (Also it's hard to hide the Black Pearl ) but I only talk about it if somebody asks.
Now I just have to find a balance between my Bank account and my LEGO purchasing desires