take your husband at his word..and don't go looking for trouble or ulterior motives. Most men who are SECURE in their marriage won't mind you speaking with other people..male or female.

I do have to wonder about you saying he GAVE you permission to talk to other men tho...do you always have to ask permission to speak to others???

To those naysayers who say it will lead to other things...think again...we all need someone to talk to other than our spouses..and yes,your spouse can be and usually are our best friends..but sometimes you just need someone to let loose with all your frustrations..sometimes ABOUT your spouse..and want the opposite sex's opinion as to whether or not you are being irrational or normal.

yes, he MIGHT be checking up on you as to who or what you are talking about...so let him...if you are not doing anything wrong or out of line..then don't worry..in fact, introduce them sometime.....

BUT...bottom line on this is...please be careful of who you entrust your personal life to on line...you never know just who you are actually speaking to...where they work, or WHO they work with...or if they are fruitcakes or not...

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.
--Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)