So after much internal debate... I've decided to not wear a female costume this Halloween. Initially, I was going to go as Dorothy to go with my wife's "Sultry Scarecrow", to a neighbor's party. I live, more or less, in a DADT/Undressing only situation... so the fact my wife was encouraging of "Dorothy" was awesome in and of itself. Not that I think it would lead to anymore dressing for me... but just the fact that she was willing to go along with it for even one evening meant a lot to me.
In the end though, I decided that I knew she would be uncomfortable. I don't do the funny, look at the guy in a dress thing. I try to look my best and when I do, its obvious that it's not my first rodeo or excursion with cross dressing. I know she would be worrying about what others were thinking all night and she wouldn't enjoy herself because of that. Also, the party is child friendly and all of our kids will be around, including my 13 yr. old son and his girlfriend. Although my son would be "okay" with me in a costume (he's seen me before on Halloween) he is in Junior High now. JH is awkward enough as it is, without having to worry about being labeled as a kid of a cross dresser (to say nothing of presenting en femme and meeting his GF for the first time, LOL)
So to all, I do hope you get to enjoy yourselves and your parties if you attend any. To the GGs.... please remember that we can put your needs in front of our own when we need to.
Most importantly, I hope everyone has a safe Holiday no matter how they dress! If you have a party, be safe and have a plan to get home if you do drink. (Fortunately, I just have to walk across the court )
Danielle Lee