What's with all the hubbies?
Jan 6th 2004, 12:57 pm
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What's with all the hubbies?
There appears to be an overuse of the word 'hubby' on this forum, which is not a term that the average Australian wife would use to describe her husband. To me it smacks of a 1950's era/Stepford Wife type of arrangement where the wife stays home keeping the pipe and slippers warm whilst waiting for 'hubby' to come home.
I could well be out of touch on this - is 'hubby' a cool, trendy word for husband in 2004 England? Anyone enlighten me?
I could well be out of touch on this - is 'hubby' a cool, trendy word for husband in 2004 England? Anyone enlighten me?
Jan 6th 2004, 1:07 pm
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Re: What's with all the hubbies?
Originally posted by nickyc
There appears to be an overuse of the word 'hubby' on this forum, which is not a term that the average Australian wife would use to describe her husband. To me it smacks of a 1950's era/Stepford Wife type of arrangement where the wife stays home keeping the pipe and slippers warm whilst waiting for 'hubby' to come home.
I could well be out of touch on this - is 'hubby' a cool, trendy word for husband in 2004 England? Anyone enlighten me?
There appears to be an overuse of the word 'hubby' on this forum, which is not a term that the average Australian wife would use to describe her husband. To me it smacks of a 1950's era/Stepford Wife type of arrangement where the wife stays home keeping the pipe and slippers warm whilst waiting for 'hubby' to come home.
I could well be out of touch on this - is 'hubby' a cool, trendy word for husband in 2004 England? Anyone enlighten me?
Isn't retro back in fashion?
Jan 6th 2004, 1:10 pm
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That is exactly why I use the term, Jirrupin, short and can almost be seen as a term of endearment.
I think if my hubby came home from work and found the house tidy, dinner in the oven and pipe and slippers warmed and ready he would die of shock!
I think if my hubby came home from work and found the house tidy, dinner in the oven and pipe and slippers warmed and ready he would die of shock!
Jan 6th 2004, 1:16 pm
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Originally posted by Pollster
That is exactly why I use the term, Jirrupin, short and can almost be seen as a term of endearment.
I think if my hubby came home from work and found the house tidy, dinner in the oven and pipe and slippers warmed and ready he would die of shock!
That is exactly why I use the term, Jirrupin, short and can almost be seen as a term of endearment.
I think if my hubby came home from work and found the house tidy, dinner in the oven and pipe and slippers warmed and ready he would die of shock!
Jan 6th 2004, 1:17 pm
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I think i'd much rather be called 'hubby' than 'mere male' like they do in New Idea magazine!
Jan 6th 2004, 1:17 pm
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I don't use it. Sounds to 'english' to me. or something. Yes, maybe it does sound old fashioned? I dunno!
Don't know why I care, but I prefer husband, though that sounds stupid too. And so does partner, that's to 'modern' maybe?
Here in Holland we say man. That is the word for husband.(and also has the same meaning as the english man) But that sounds wierd too, so I just try and use his name.
But usually I still say boyfriend, I think it'll be a while before I'm over that. He was that for 5.5 years!
Don't know why I care, but I prefer husband, though that sounds stupid too. And so does partner, that's to 'modern' maybe?
Here in Holland we say man. That is the word for husband.(and also has the same meaning as the english man) But that sounds wierd too, so I just try and use his name.
But usually I still say boyfriend, I think it'll be a while before I'm over that. He was that for 5.5 years!
Jan 6th 2004, 1:20 pm
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Originally posted by owieb
I think i'd much rather be called 'hubby' than 'mere male' like they do in New Idea magazine!
I think i'd much rather be called 'hubby' than 'mere male' like they do in New Idea magazine!
Jan 6th 2004, 1:34 pm
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Re: What's with all the hubbies?
Originally posted by Jirrupin
I've only got the one hubby, no slippers or pipe in sight. No idea of what may or may not be trendy. Simple abbreviation used when posting, I sometimes use 'his' christian name but hubby is softer than husband and shorter than my other half, him in doors, my better/worse half, and several derogatory terms used on this forum that people call their 'partners/ex-partners'. Is partners too 90's?
Isn't retro back in fashion?
I've only got the one hubby, no slippers or pipe in sight. No idea of what may or may not be trendy. Simple abbreviation used when posting, I sometimes use 'his' christian name but hubby is softer than husband and shorter than my other half, him in doors, my better/worse half, and several derogatory terms used on this forum that people call their 'partners/ex-partners'. Is partners too 90's?
Isn't retro back in fashion?
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Jan 6th 2004, 1:37 pm
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LOL - my hubby would be pleased to get away with old twonk - some of the names I call him can't be published on this family site!
Jan 6th 2004, 2:17 pm
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I just can't use hubby or husband. Too pipes and slipperish. Usually just get by with pointing at him.
Jan 6th 2004, 2:26 pm
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On the theme of what to call the 'other half', I used to like John Mortimer's (Rumpole of the Bailey with that fine Aussie actor Leo McKern) SWMBO.
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Jan 6th 2004, 2:28 pm
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Originally posted by OzTennis
She who must be obeyed
She who must be obeyed
Jan 6th 2004, 2:32 pm
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Originally posted by welshboybilly
you under the thumb then oz t ?
you under the thumb then oz t ?
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Jan 6th 2004, 2:32 pm
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I've not married Mr Bundy (yet), but I feel stupid calling him my boyfriend as it sounds like we're 12, can't stand partner or significant other or other half and can't call him my fiancee (don't like that either) until he actually officially proposes rather than just saying 'when we get married'
So I just call him by his name, which is Mr Bundy for the purposes of this forum!
So I just call him by his name, which is Mr Bundy for the purposes of this forum!
Jan 6th 2004, 2:34 pm
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Originally posted by bundy
I've not married Mr Bundy (yet), but I feel stupid calling him my boyfriend as it sounds like we're 12, can't stand partner or significant other or other half and can't call him my fiancee (don't like that either) until he actually officially proposes rather than just saying 'when we get married'
So I just call him by his name, which is Mr Bundy for the purposes of this forum!
I've not married Mr Bundy (yet), but I feel stupid calling him my boyfriend as it sounds like we're 12, can't stand partner or significant other or other half and can't call him my fiancee (don't like that either) until he actually officially proposes rather than just saying 'when we get married'
So I just call him by his name, which is Mr Bundy for the purposes of this forum!
likewise bundster.
i call my woman mrs welshgirl (but really shes aussie
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