I spent my working life in corporate America. That means I've learned more political correctness than is right for anyone who is actually a thinking human being. It is honestly difficult to describe some one as other than an asshole when there are so many other terms that might suit better. I mean I can't even type the terms in this blog!
Anyway, one of my special pet peeves has to do with the term 'girl friend'. After a female is about 20 in our society (or maybe 14!) it's highly unlikely that they are actually a 'girl' - that is to say virginal. So what can one say about someone who is nearly 40, in an committed relationship and not married. Grrrr! 'Girl friend' is clearly wrong, 'significant other' stinks, 'wife' is not right, grrrr again, there just isn't anything! Maybe I need to create a word. Fuckpartner - at least that has some truth. Grrr!
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