Can I just say...

[Rubyrose]

I really hate the term 'Other half' or even worse 'Better half'.... it just inplies that without them you aren't whole and while some people might consider this cute to think they aren't complete without their partner it implies that if they ever left you that you would be wandering the earth as an incomplete person for the rest of your days.. or worse that until the day you met them you were wandering around as a half.. not a whole!

Does anyone else feel the same or does anyone infact like using the term 'other/better half'?

[China Doll]

Couldn't agree more... well said Ruby! xx

[Champagne]

I never use that term myself, as I don't feel that somebody else makes me 'whole'. But some people do feel that way. And some people do genuinely feel that part of themselves has died if they ever lose their lifelong partner.

[4getmenot]

You've got to be whole before you should even think about another person.

[tictactoe]

110% agree with you Rubes, the first para that is...

morning Champers, sorry I missed the party yesterday, well done you!!

morning C D !!

n00dles

[mycats]

I totally agree Ruby! I dont use the phrase at all.
Saying that I never know what to say lol, "boyfriend" makes me feel about 12, he isnt my husband, and partner makes me think either gay or business partner.
How are you geting on anyway hon? x x

[laurence2]

Rubyrose, what about these terms,

1. Er indoors
2. The wife

go easy ladies on me lol

[Rubyrose]

Glad there are some people out there who agree. I was with my ex 5yrs and and I truly didn't think I could live without him but I NEVER used the term other half! I always thought it sounded silly. But I have never felt more whole than I do now, being totally and happily single. I think I was with him so long that I started acting like a half.. not my own person!

Hey Cat... hows things hun? I am fantactic. Life is great and I am having a ball. Hows Gargo? hehe. xx

[steviep165]

mycats!!! i'm exactly the same with her! never know what to call her!

[4getmenot]

laurence you missed ball and chain :-)

[laurence2]

4getmenot, SO I DID, i can only offer my sincere apologies and hope that you can find goodness in the bottom of your heart to forgive me lol

[Lore]

Hey Rubes, I don't like the term either but sometimes it's difficult to find something appropriate when relating to your 'other half'

I always write fiance but sometimes I think it sounds a bit soppy and comes across as a reminder to people that we're engaged - in an annoying way!

So as catty cat said, boyfriend is a bit kiddy, he's not my husband, I refuse to be called 'the missus,' ...he's so much more than a partner and although I'd love to do it, I'm sure he wouldn't appreciate me referring to him as 'my lil snuggly bum' or something along those lines.

(hope he doesn't read this!!) :o\

[mycats]

Hey Rubes, glad things are going well for you hon (and of course when it comes to Gargo, I call him my heart and soul rofl)
and Lore!! Aw catty cat rofl you're the only one who calls me that :-)