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Originally Posted by RiversideGuy
My wide and I have been married 12 years, I'm 38 and my wife and I have two small boys ages 7 & 9 living with us. Recently I told my wife of my desire to learn how to ride a motorcycle. I signed up for a motorcycle class so I can properly learn how to ride. I explain to her that I was thinking of purchasing a motorcycle AFTER taking the class and wanted to know what she thought. Well she disagreed and days later sent me this email...I thought her email was insensitive and downright mean.
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Based on motorcycle accident statistics, I have to make it known that I
will not be taking care of you in any capacity if any loss of limbs or
life function occurs as a result of a motorcycle accident. I am not in
agreement for the purchase of a motorcycle by the father of 2 small
children and the major earner of income for the household. Obviously any
loss of limb or function would cause great duress to the household and a
major loss of income. I would strongly urge you to purchase extra life
insurance, disability insurance and nursing home insurance.
So basically, if I'm severely injured she won't care for me and I'll be stuck in a nursing home without my spouse by my side...
What's your take on this?
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On the surface it looks cold and calculating. Maybe it is. It may also be wise. Is there anything else... I mean did she have your health and your family's welfare etc as her basis of disagreement and was there any further discussion between the original discussion and the email?
She has a point but I'm sure you must see that. I love motorcycles. I started riding when I was 10 years old so I have a lot of experience riding. And I would caution anyone who decided to take up riding about how dangerous it really is. Look up the accident statistics for motorcycles. Do the math. Is it worth the risk?