Some of my buddies describe the annual process of "de-wifing the boat." The secret for anglers who prefer their wives not accompany them is to invite their wife along on a windy spring day, seat her in the front of the boat, and take a route to and from their fishing areas that ensure a good pounding. Of course, their wife does not ask to come with them for the rest of the season.
I prefer to have my wife fishing with me whenever possible.