I would miss the clownfish & anemone too, if I ever had them (sigh). I always hoped my husband would try salt in retirement, but not yet. He's more unemployed than actually retired just yet.
The money (& time) agreement maybe more important to marital & tank happiness
Over the many years we've flip flopped over who is the more tank-centric spouse but for the last 10 or 15 years it's been me & he is nothing but supportive & helpful even if some of his ideas are more than a bit dated
So are some of mine
New plant growth is exciting as are new free! fish
Spring is a good time to get plants in your cold climate.