One of the best things we've done lately was when my wife got an e-bike this year. She is strictly a casual, recreational rider, but it was difficult for us to ride together. She always had concerns about hills, riding into the wind, etc., and I often had trouble staying slowed down to ride with her. Now, with the e-bike, we're really on even ground: she can ride twice as far as she previously did, has fewer concerns about riding conditions (rain is still out!), and it's me that sometimes has to ask her to slow it down a bit. In fact, I might start riding my road bike when we go out together instead of using the old hybrid. It's nice to see her having so much fun on it while still getting a decent workout when she dials down the boost.
FWIW, her bike is a Trek Verve+ Low-step, which is a Class 1 ebike (pedal assist only, boosted speed limited to 20mph) and is legal by default on all multi-use trails and pathways in Michigan.