Hi rocky,
You are right it is a very good feeling when your other half supports your dream. It is important to keep her in the loop as to how the training goes. For guys like us the Modular route is probably the best way of doing it.
I am the same age as you but I have been through the mill, and am now at the CPL level. Everything is now on hold until things brighten up jobwise.
Drop me an e-mail or private message if you want to have a chat or ask any questions.