How do I convince my boyfriend to NOT take a motorbike license?
Now hear me out, I have nothing against motorcyclists. On the contrary, I even enjoy being the pillion because the speed and ‘thrill’ being on a moving motorbike brings.
But how do I tell my boyfriend I do not want him to take on a motorcycle license because it’s too risky?
I will not deny him of learning another skill but the thing is he even has the intention to get a motorbike (i mean no shit right, who would want to learn how to ride without the intention of getting a bike lol).
But I refuse and hate the idea of having my loved ones learning or being the one riding a motorcycle. From what I’ve seen, accidents that have motorcycles involved, be it the motorcyclist fault or not, mostly end up being fatal or leaving the rider and/or pillion severely injured.
The fact that motorcyclists are also completely exposed with no bodily protection except a helmet while riding, gives me anxiety.
And also, having a helmet or not or regardless how safe or careful you are of a motorcyclist, doesn’t really make a difference to me because the thought of how motorcyclists have to also go between or around vehicles (sometimes large cement mixers and such) just induces greater fear.
I also have many relatives, friends and friends of friends who have unfortunately passed away due to motorcycle-related accidents. Of course, not all motorcyclists will end up in accidents, but the risks are still there and it makes me scared.
I am not the only one against my boyfriend planning to learn how to ride, his family members are also against it because his best friend’s brother also got into a coma for weeks after skidding on the road while riding.
We are all afraid and have tried to persuade him time and time again but he just constantly assures us he will be careful but him being careful doesn’t guarantee safety on the road.
I don’t want to deny my boyfriend from learning another skill BUT he is intending to get a bike after learning (i mean no shit, who would willingly take their license and then just put their skill to vain) but we rly never know what will happen on the road, and I cannot afford to take that risk.
What should I do in this situation?