Mark,
The only way I know to break your wife of that habit is to not do it for her. I once caught 2 bass on one lure, it took me half an hour to take them off. My husband and my children were all standing there watching in amazement, but I finally got it done. I think they didn't help cause they knew they could never top 2 fish at once and they were jealous! Tell your wife to wear glove to start off with. Good Luck. Heidi