like i have an idea im just not sure
2006-07-12 16:55:34 · 12 answers · asked by candystand05 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
The term "your better half" is usually used to refer to your spouse.
Originally this expression is supposed to have meant "a close friend or lover," and by the 16th century it referred to either a wife or lover. Philip Sidney used it in this way, in 'Arcadia': "My dear, my better half (said he), I find I must now leave thee." Today it tends to be used lightly for either husband or wife.
2006-07-12 17:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by blind_chameleon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"My Better Half" Some use the term for their spouse and others use it when speaking about their "Domestic Partner". The person that is the better part of ones self.
2006-07-12 17:04:51 · answer #2 · answered by bedardcj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term "You are my better half"----- in other words what they are trying to say is like this... you are special to whomever it is that loves you dearly enough to call you their better half. Accept it .Be proud of it. And for God Sakes Thank the person for it!
2006-07-12 17:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by dellae5769 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a saying used to be flattering to your "significant other" ( in my case my husband). Two "halfs" equal a whole. By saying "You are my better half", means you are complimenting them. Others who feel it is a joke are not in the right relationship for them...sorry, but true...
2006-07-12 17:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by teashy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As per my knowledge, "Better half" is used for the "life partner". So the sentence may simply mean, "you are my spouce".
2006-07-12 17:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its more of a sarcastic term that a couple use's as the other part of him/her....... like my bf is my better half! lol yea right....its a joke! sometimes there's truth i suppose depends on the ppl!
2006-07-12 16:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by dawn ella 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that you know no matter what this person will always be there for you no matter what. They are the ones that keep you sane and lifts you up when you fall.
2006-07-12 17:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by s. life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are the strong part of the relationship the half that makes it work...just my thought.........
2006-07-12 17:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by getatjayr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means you are so important to that other person and that other person respects you so much that you complete him
2006-07-12 16:58:19 · answer #9 · answered by Puja N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's another way of saying, YOU COMPLETE ME.
2006-07-12 16:57:17 · answer #10 · answered by pink_heart18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋