I call her by first name for the reasons Gardner mentioned. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Most people know the context. For those who don't, it's a one time mention of "we're not married anymore", "former spouse", or "I'm on my own now".

For me, the name/title really doesn't do anything. Alt names and titles can be funny (and I use them sometimes) but they mostly just perpetuate hurt in me.






Last edited by orangedog; 01/10/10 07:54 PM.
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