I have taught a lot of people to shoot, and have taught a lot to fly, as well. Both are disciplines which require a well-structured plan, starting with classroom basics, followed by hands-on supervised instruction. To be successful, it must be well-planned before even starting, not just for each lesson, but for the entire course, with probable alterations taking place over the course to better suit each student. You will be surprised at how many people who want to "learn to shoot" think you can briefly show them how to operate the controls of a gun and they will be instant experts, just like on TV! Very few are interested in devoting the time and effort to understand the process or learn about safety - heck, they've seen plenty of shooting on TV and in the movies, it can't be all that hard. Same thing for most people who say they want to learn to fly - they don't understand why they need to study and learn about aerodynamics, weather, and other factors, heck, just show me how to move the controls, and I'm good. Doesn't work that way. Anyway, one of the most important lessons that can be learned by an instructor (in any discipline) is: NEVER try to teach your wife to (shoot, fly, drive, cook, whatever) - she won't listen to you, you will always be "full of, well, something;" she will do something wrong, hurt herself, and it will be your fault; and you will be sleeping on the couch for several nights. Oh yes, she will decide that whatever you are trying to teach her is now something she doesn't want to do (especially shooting, flying, riding motorcycles, etc.), because she had a problem (or hurt herself) while not learning. It is almost always better to have a disinterested third party "professional" instruct one's spouse, as the close relationship between the two of you will ALWAYS interfere with the instructional process. Hope you get out of the dog house soon!
