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While we're on the subject. I've come across another situation recently where there isn't really a term to describe it.
Recently I've found myself having to try to find the right term for my husband/ex/whatever he is? We're separated but not divorced.. so still legally married for technicality sake, but living as separate individuals on opposite sides of the country. What is the term for that? Is he my husband.. referring to him that way seems kind of odd given the circumstances? Is he an ex.. well he's not really that either. Its kinda tricky. The other issue is figuring out what my title is now. For example, I was filling out some documents the other day at a business, and the staff member assisting me asked me is it 'Miss or Mrs' and I'm like 'uuuuh neither?'. I went with Ms, but don't even know if that's correct. The reason this is such a dilemma for me, is that I have gone back to my maiden (birth name) and am no longer using my husbands (or whatever he is now) surname. So I can't call myself Mrs if Im not using my married surname can I? Technical stuff
I don't see an issue in calling someone you're in a relationship with but not yet engaged to as your boyfriend/girlfirend. I mean, that IS what they are...right? I despise the term 'Partner' though.
Recently I've found myself having to try to find the right term for my husband/ex/whatever he is? We're separated but not divorced.. so still legally married for technicality sake, but living as separate individuals on opposite sides of the country. What is the term for that? Is he my husband.. referring to him that way seems kind of odd given the circumstances? Is he an ex.. well he's not really that either. Its kinda tricky. The other issue is figuring out what my title is now. For example, I was filling out some documents the other day at a business, and the staff member assisting me asked me is it 'Miss or Mrs' and I'm like 'uuuuh neither?'. I went with Ms, but don't even know if that's correct. The reason this is such a dilemma for me, is that I have gone back to my maiden (birth name) and am no longer using my husbands (or whatever he is now) surname. So I can't call myself Mrs if Im not using my married surname can I? Technical stuff
I don't see an issue in calling someone you're in a relationship with but not yet engaged to as your boyfriend/girlfirend. I mean, that IS what they are...right? I despise the term 'Partner' though.