My daughter just moved back in. She is one that once I told her, it seemed she told all her friends. Since she last moved out, I have started spending a lot of time around the house dressed. No make-up or anything extra, just come home and put something on and a little bling.
So the other day I am sitting watching TV and she goes out the front door and then comes in with a guy and they go downstairs. So when I see her next, I asked her for the courtesy of letting me know when she is bringing someone in when I am dressed. No biggie. I don't necessarily like the shock value if someone doesn't expect it (including me!).
So tonight she comes and asks if her friend can come over and stay out in the garage and I tell her there is no reason he can't come in. After she walks away, my wife says that she will be glad when I don't worry about how I dress in front of others and just be myself no matter who is over. Hmmmm...
Well, I retire to the computer room and my wife comes in and says "Brandon will be in shortly to meet you". Niiicccee... Then she says she instigated it and not my daughter. So he comes in and I shake his hand and we talk. No discomfort for either of us. And the interesting thing is my daughter is the one now stammering and appearing nervous. So it appears the table turned just a little.