First, you should talk to your friends calmly. Let them know that your wife's story is private and you don't appreciate them sharing it without permission. Then, communicate with your wife about how she feels. If the sharing has caused any harm, you may need to take steps to stop any further spread of the story.
First of all, it's important to have an open and honest conversation with her about why she shared such a story. Maybe she was just being naively sharing something she thought was interesting without realizing the inappropriateness. You could gently tell her that this kind of story is not suitable for sharing within the relationship and it makes you uncomfortable.
Perhaps the first time we cooked a meal together. We were a bit clumsy at first, but we laughed a lot. It was a moment of cooperation and sharing in the kitchen that brought us closer.
She has made me a more patient person. Through her calm demeanor and the way she handles difficult situations, I've learned to be more patient myself. For instance, when dealing with traffic jams or other annoyances in daily life.
She has broadened my perspective. With her different life experiences, she has introduced me to new ideas and ways of thinking. For example, she grew up in a different culture and has shared those cultural values with me, which has made me more open - minded.
You could add more details, like the emotions she felt during certain events. For example, if it was a story about a trip, talk about how excited she was when seeing a beautiful view.
Use vivid descriptions. Instead of just saying 'we went on a trip', say 'We embarked on an adventure to a far - off land, where the sunsets were like a painter's dream and the air smelled of exotic spices.'
Just sit them down and tell them directly that sharing someone else's family story, especially your wife's, is a violation of privacy. Give them examples of how they would feel if their own family stories were shared without permission.
One possible story could be a wife who, out of her kind - heartedness, shared her home - cooked meals with strangers in need. For example, during a community event, she noticed some people who were hungry and had no food. So she brought out extra plates of food she had prepared for the family and offered it to them. It was a simple act of sharing that brought smiles to those strangers' faces.