I found this story on a helicopter forum (lots of bikers that fly and flyers that bike) but it is appropriate to this thread. The story is of a passenger on a bike who wasn't wearing protective gear and has endured over a year of painful healing. I suggest it is well worth reading for all and for your spouses even more so!
Warning. The story and pictures are very graphic.
Extreme Roadrash: Cause, Effect, and Lesson Learned