A question for ya'

[shoot-n-lead]

I have noticed on every forum that I frequent, that members repeatedly refer to their wife as "the wife".

I was just wondering if this is a subconscious distancing from their spouse...for whatever reason.

I have done the same only a couple of times...but have never been comfortable with calling the best friend that I have in the world and the Mother of my children..."the wife"...she is MY wife.

What do y'all think about this?

[Skunk1]

I think it's sometimes just how your raised. Called my my "ole lady" once in front of her, not happy. Flip side, if she'd call me her "ole man" , I wouldn't think anything about it. I grew up with my grandfather and that's just what they called each other. I'm trying to change but it's like teaching a old dog new tricks.

[RP]

Been married for close to 30 years and depends on what context I am referring to her for the wording. Is my working correct NO never been my strong point. But most of the time its my wife the wife or mom and then its by her name depends what I am saying and to who.

[Riverpigusmc]

I refer to mine as "that woman". She is part Apache, part bulldog. If she's not on the warpath, she's sitting and growling

[jcwit]

I refer to my wife as either 'my wife' or 'mom', at times as 'babe'.

[Harter66]

My Ms is my Ms .

[rockrat]

Usually "my Wife" or sometimes "my better half" or "my other half" and other times is not your business!!!

[Boaz]

Interesting question . Haven't been married for 14 years but when was called her ..my wife .

[shooter93]

I most always refer to my wife as Colleen.

[firefly1957]

Here you may see wives refereed to as S.W.M.B.O. she who must be obeyed as well so if you see it that answer is known.
I normally would put "my wife" or her name have in instances here put the above.

[iomskp]

Been Married 40 years next month, I refer to my wife as she who must be obeyed or the old woman.

[skeettx]

Whatever I use, it is a term of respect or endearment.
Honey, did I do that right??????
he he he he
Mike

P.S. been married almost 47 years, whew

[M-Tecs]

Terms used;

My wife
The wife
My better half (on good days)
The old ball and change (most days)
Dear or Honey (when I want something)

[shooterg]

31 years, usually reference "the bride" , last few years we often call each other "PopPop" and "NaNa" though, 'cuz that's what The Boy calls us.
I think it's "THE wife" as in the only one that matters !

[Wayne R. Scott]

I have been married for 42 years and call her my first wife.

[Harter66]

I lied ....... In business transactions Ms is referred to as the accountant .
Pretty simple system I sign them Ms writes them and mails them . Keeps us both honest . She bought us a wide body safe for Christmas and didn't touch savings .

[jeepyj]

30 years this year and she is still "my lovely bride" I'm very careful as she has stuck with me through some pretty trying times. I wouldn't have done it a bit different even if had a choice.
Jeepyj

[runfiverun]

her avatar name is runfiveswife I think I gotta call her that.

[Houndog]

I call mine old woman or old lady most of the time and I'm the old man. When she asks a question I usually just answer "yes dear" and go on about my business. We're getting awfully close to being married 50 years and it's worked so far!

[Hick]

I once referred to my wife as "my girlfriend" in front of one of my school classes. One young lady got a 'scandalized' look on her face and said "But Mr ---- you're Married!" I said "It's the same person-- if my wife isn't also my girlfriend I'm in trouble."