Luke sky toddler and Long Haul both are right-IMHO. My husband was ULH for 20 odd years,the first couple were tough on me, always at parties,wedding etc on my own. I soon got used to that,and even found it odd when other half was able to make it to parties with me! I loved the independence of being able to do my own thing when he was away,but then I'm that type of girl. You need to be secure, and not panic when the pipes burst in winter etc....need to be able to change flat tyres,fuses etc around the home and general small maintenance stuff.
The kids were born after he started long haul,so it's all they ever knew-they were fine with it, and loved being able to go on trips with him-with the schools blessing..
It all boils down to -can your wife cope with it??