Well, I had to hesitate before answering Mr. W.'s question. And the fact is, he sent me 2 e-mails soliciting input from me AND a phone call on top of it.
I figure he asked me for help 3X--that was a clear call for assistance and not validation.
Do I think this is the benchmark for you or for future issues with Mr. W.? Nope.
I'm just saying that you're going to really have to be your own gauge in every single convo/sitch with Sting.
In the end, is it really important for Sting to make the decision on what to wear in the family photo? Probably not. Is he going to be emasculated by you exerting your feminine approach on appropriate photo attire? Probably not.
In fact, I think that deciding on attire is a gender based opportunity specifically FOR you. I just can't see all 3 of you posting in Monster Garage attire at a formal sitting...
Relax... not a deal breaker. This one is fine, Mer.
You're doing just fine with Sting and no backslides here as far as I can see.
Personally, my real TV personality is sort of like Pat Sajak--he's sometimes self-deprecating and often a little mocking. I believe that more Pat and less Bob isn't good for me.
Go BOB! Go Meredith! Go all of us!
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
Go Meredith! 
