partner is too general and Mrs doesnt work either! Civil partner is too cumbersome, any suggestions??
2006-12-19 22:00:55 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
i have to agree with some others here. i think partner or spouse would be good.
if you really don't like those how about mate?
2006-12-19 22:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
This is funny, as it's something I hadn't thought about. Although we've talked about a civil partnership in the future my girlf and I haven't got as far as what we would call each other after and your question has really made me think! I have to say I really don't like the term partner, I find it too vague and general and there's no love in it; it means too many different things.
At the moment I still call my girlfriend exactly that, or my girl; and will prob continue to do so. What about lady life partner!?! Lol.
Can I also say that I sort of agree with Raymo's point. Although I accept Civil Partnerships in the UK as a huge step forwards (recognising same sex relationships and making it possible to have a legal next of kin), its not the same as marriage. Its a start, but there is still some way to go.
2006-12-21 23:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jooles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like partner personally but I'm sure you have a pet name for each other so why not use that with friends and partner otherwise.
Congratulations on your forthcoming Civil Partnership and I hope you will both be very happy with each other for many years to come.
2006-12-20 00:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think partner is too general - let's face it - wife or husband is completely out of the frame and I agree civil partner is very cumbersome - what is wrong with partner?
2006-12-20 02:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-15 07:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A difficult one this. Civil partner is a bit of a mouthful and quite "sterile" as well. No feeling or emotion in the phrase. I think partner is the best option. People will get the message straight away, particularly if you both wear wedding rings.
Any way what does it matter what you call them as long as you love each other. Best wishes.
Marcus X
2006-12-19 22:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by The Alchemist 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well if you don't want to make a mockery of the whole civil partnership you won't use the word "wife" because you won't be married! Do you understand (or anyone else answering this question really) what civil partnership means??
It is the only legal method of becoming a next of kin.
If you want to use a correct term under the law, it would probably be "sister" if lesbian and "brother" if gay.
Good fortune in your Civil Partnership.
2006-12-20 08:40:42 · answer #7 · answered by Raymo 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
What's wrong with wife? That's what I'm going to call my girlfriend, and what she's going to call me after our "civil partnership" which is really just a wedding. Well, you could call her your mate, or all the other over used terms out there "my better half". I don't know. It's a good question, but I still don't understand why you don't like the term wife.
2006-12-20 01:29:27 · answer #8 · answered by Mama23Girls 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why don't you want to use wife? We had our civil partnership in May this year and use 'wife'. My colleagues use 'good woman' or 'other half' but seem determined not to say wife!
When I sent my Civil Partnership certificate in to work they automatically changed everything from Ms to Mrs so now I'm a Mrs too!
2006-12-19 22:05:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
I always think life partner sounds quite nice.
2006-12-20 00:54:46 · answer #10 · answered by GayAtheist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When introducing your partner, try:
my beautiful companion, my gorgeous life friend, my lovely other half, my fabulous girl.
My loved one, my one true love, my sweetheart, the wonderful woman in my life.
The woman who stole my heart, my lady, my princess. My darling woman.
Personally, I think "partner" is the most acceptable and easily identifyable word to say to people when introducing your wife. It is instantly understood that you are together and its not a put-down at all, as it indicates a joint and equal relationship.
2006-12-20 06:37:42 · answer #11 · answered by Aussie Girl 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋