IMHO the guy deserved to be decked. He disrespected you in your face and you called your wife out only without saying anything to him?
As for your wife, how does it look to her that someone would have the nerve to grope her and you keep quiet. How is that self respecting? How is that protective? Just because he is known? How does a woman find a man attractive that allows their friends to fondle her and not hear a peep from him?
I have found that we are more often angry at having shut up when we should have said something than from over reacting.
Stop thinking about reactions and other peoples feelings above your own. Speak up.
You are only calling her out because she is the easy option. Wouldnt it have been better to say after she doesnt recognize this action ... well next time he tries anything ill ....
When a man interacts with another guy's family he must be careful as the actions reflect his opinion / respect of the guy.
