One can come up with all the excuses in the world not to fly, but if you really want it, it's just about the coolest darn thing you can ever do. But, you've got to really have the "bug" in order to push yourself through all the challenges (training, expenses, etc).
I've been to so many places and met so many people I never would have had it not been for flying. That includes flying to New Hampshire and meeting you nice folks
, and experiencing the ice runway, something so unique that few people in this world get a chance to experience.
Anyway, another suggestion: If you can get multiple people to buy a plane, or you can buy a piece of someone's plane, it can offer significant cost savings. And already mentioned, circumstances often limit one person from making good use of an airplane. Two or three partners is ideal. If you can't find an existing partnership, then it never hurts to just start asking pilots at the local airport if someone might be interested in selling a piece of their airplane.
Good luck.