I don't have a wife, but I have a longtime girlfriend that acts similarly. I'm sure you know this, but she's most likely coming from a place of caring with an intent to protect. That being said, if you start your idea on your own and can get away with it without it affecting her or causing her to worry, why not? She doesn't HAVE to be included. Sacrifice some free time and do it yourself. She only NEEDS to know about the decisions that are life altering. If you're confident in your ideas, when it eventually works, she'll realize that she was worrying too much. If you need the feedback or a person to bounce ideas off, I'd attempt to find a buddy that's just as passionate as you are. Just because you've decided to spend forever with her, doesn't mean she's the best business partner.
I don't have a wife, but I have a longtime girlfriend that acts similarly. I'm sure you know this, but she's most likely coming from a place of caring with an intent to protect. That being said, if you start your idea on your own and can get away with it without it affecting her or causing her to worry, why not? She doesn't HAVE to be included. Sacrifice some free time and do it yourself. She only NEEDS to know about the decisions that are life altering. If you're confident in your ideas, when it eventually works, she'll realize that she was worrying too much. If you need the feedback or a person to bounce ideas off, I'd attempt to find a buddy that's just as passionate as you are. Just because you've decided to spend forever with her, doesn't mean she's the best business partner.