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In reply to the discussion: AP To Use ‘Husband, Wife’ Regardless Of Sexual Orientation [View all]sweetloukillbot
(11,003 posts)23. Doesn't convey the gender of the spouse
If you call Chris and Jan spouses - which is the husband, which is the wife? Less confusion if you say Chris's wife Jan, or Chris's husband Jan, or Jan's wife Chris.
The style is person's husband or person's wife depending on the gender of the spouse.
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But I'm part of a straight couple and would just as happily be called a "spouse"
frazzled
Feb 2013
#16
"I always hated the word "partner". It made it sound like all gay people were in law firms."
RILib
Feb 2013
#46
well, why not just let people decide? I don't care. I call my spouse my husband because
CTyankee
Feb 2013
#20
No, I actually looked at it and it said that other designations could be used.
CTyankee
Feb 2013
#58
The gender of the spouse does not matter. That's the point of marriage equality!
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2013
#33
Informal conversation (like DU swearing) is not journalistic writing. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2013
#36
If I ever get married I'll let you know but the marriage is not top on my agenda right now
Coolest Ranger
Feb 2013
#53