I understand you posing the question here, but really, only you know what you are going to do when you do it. Only you know your wife. She has a rational fear, she does not want to lose you, she does not want to see you hurt or suffer, she knows how safe you ride, she knows the stats, she knows what gear you wear, she knows all the anologies and buzz phrases, trying to talk to her using these facts and phrases will be patronizing and most likely counterproductive to future relations between you two. If you ride will she leave? Will it cause problems at home? Children involved? Hard choices. You will choose when the time comes. I do not relish your position, but I understand it and wish you luck.
We are all different. If it works for ZG and his wife, then they pass a critical test that many don't in marriage.
Congrats....I've been married for so long that I dont even look both ways when I cross the street
In 2 weeks we'll have been married for 21 years and still going strong!