DH and I test rode a tandem while at Bike Virginia. I was surprised to find that I really didn't mind not steering and not shifting, as long as DH communicated to me what he was doing. I loved being able to look around, really scan well for cars, and take pictures.

I think I'd have to be in the right mood to ride a tandem on a particular day, but it definitely didn't bother me as much as I thought it would.