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In reply to the discussion: AP bans use of words “husband,” “wife” for legally-wed gay couples [View all]DonViejo
(60,536 posts)9. You're joking, I hope...
male and female married couple = husband and wife.
same sex married couple (male) = husband and husband.
same sex married couple (women) - wife and wife.
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what double standard? The AP uses whatever terms the COUPLE USED. I know & lived with gay couples
KittyWampus
Feb 2013
#5
I'm sure there are straight people who don't like the terms applied to them either.
Lex
Feb 2013
#29
The could just use "spouse" for every married person, irrespective of sex or sexual orientation n/t
markpkessinger
Feb 2013
#17