My wife encourages me to ride. She doesn't complain about the bike stuff I buy or the fact that our cars are parked in the driveway because the garage is full of bikes.

If I go for a 30 minute ride or a weekend ride, she helps me get ready and greets me cheerfully when I return.

This is how it should be. Don't put up with a mate who chews on you for small stuff like coming home late from a bicycle ride.

It's a wonderful life... if you want it.