re: Golfing with the wife

I took her once years ago. She hated it, but understood why I liked it.
Outside, doing something sporty/fun/self-competitive, & get to drink beer.
Which was perfect. Justify why I like it, but not compelled to take her every single round.

Now that I've got young ones. She likes to come and bring them. They get to ride in the cart and get to see all the fun stuff. Different areas, trees, animals, watch the other golfers, and hang out with us. It's a fun family time.

I like spending time with my wife and family. SO, I don't mind when they want to come.
It's also understood that when I have a tee time with my buddies, that it's my personal away time.
And I don't think there's anything wrong with that either.