My wife has made it very clear that my life, her life or the lives of our children mean nothing to her ( my opinion). Last monday while visiting a carry prohibited location with my family I had to lock my pistol in the car safe until we left. After departing the location we stopped for gas. After filling up I decided to retrieve my pistol ( I know, I should have done that before pumping the gas). While I am attempting to get my pistol from the safe the wife starts ranting about how long I am taking because she is sleepy and wants to get home. I tell her that I am getting the pistol so that I can protect us if there is a problem on the way home. My wife then states " I don't care about that, I am sleepy". So I get pissed and we have a long silent ride home.
Yesturday while getting into my car to go back to that same location my wife reminds me that we need to stop at the atm. At that point I remember that in a rush I walked out of the house unarmed. I put the car in park to go back into the house and I get this look from my wife like I just crapped my pants. I explain to her that I have to go back into the house to get my pistol and once again she lets me know that she does not care about that, but if I wanted it I should go back inside to get my gun.
It took me about five minutes of riding in silence before I could speak to her. She just does not understand how dangerous the streets are and how important it is to me that I protect my family.
I have decided that I will not talk to her anymore about safety and security. She will simply get the benefits of my protection and enjoy it in ignorant bliss.