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I think they say partner so as not to offend people who are just living together . They don't want to take it for granted that some couple is married, b/c they've been burned before when referring to some man's wife or some woman's husb at a party or something.

.... I am proud of my wife of 44 years.

.... I also refer to her as the queen .

Ducky

As it should be. :) <3<3

It is very interesting isn't it? People often use the word 'partner' when making inquiries about a relationship. It is due to people just living together or gay couples. It's equally as interesting when people are living together and NOT married (by choice) but refer to their husband/wife and all of their in-laws as though they ARE married. I'm tellin' ya' folks, I walk around every day soooooooooo confused.  lol

I had a "Partner" for 3 years once,but I wasn't married to him and I'm not gay.The language is changing. :)

Ducky

Leave it to Tommy. LOL!!!

But the main important is why you married her. Answer to my wife is  F E P.  Future earning potential.

I think it's flattering to be referred to as a partner. Means you are considered an equal. To be called just a wife sounds like furniture, something owned or lesser of oneself......l

Ducky

"THE wife" sounds like furniture for sure. I always wonder why not MY wife.