Mitch, I would advise you to start learning to read Chinese if you are at square one, trust me. I think my wife has a love / hate relationship with my learning but I think deep down she is proud that I keep trying.
Good luck.
PS My wife doesn't call me 傻仔, just 黐線!! haha
Good luck.
PS My wife doesn't call me 傻仔, just 黐線!! haha