Hello from Mn

Hi everyone! Recently I came across pole dancing, saw it as an art immediately and wanted to learn. My boyfriend is sooo narrow minded. He still see it as a stripper thing and when I told him I wanted a pole he said no right away without even thinking it through. I live with him so I basically need the ok to put a pole in the room. I'm so bummed out but I am still determine to learn! Can everyone else give me feedback on how long it took them to learn? I'd really like to know! Thanks!!!