Honestly I don't care who communicates with me as long before the actual meetup I get have a conversation with the wife or girlfriend. I think it's proper protocol for the hubby to play a role in the the vetting process. After all, and that's based on the dynamic of the relationship, he is the one granting permission. Again, like I said, it all depends, because there are some relationships where he won't have a say. The key thing to me is there is no shady, sneaky stuff going down.