Hola CueBall. When I first shaved, I kept it like that for a bit over a year. Everybody hated it. Then I grew it out to about an inch and people started telling me I looked better sly; so back sly I went. If you get criticism just ignore it. Secretly they're just jealous they don't have the kahoona's to do it.
Welcome CueBall! Give it 30 days and your wife will love it and forget what you looked like with hair.
Dave