Earlier today I was asked:
Two questions, just out of curiosity: why do you call Tom your life partner and not your husband? Do you just prefer that term? You two are legally married, right? (Listen to me, I am SO damn nosey!) Also, I wonder if people who don't know you will think that "Bob" is an old boyfriend ...?
My reply:
I just prefer that term especially in today's anti-gay world. Plus it helps me lately now that I am at home "cooking and cleaning" while he is out making the money to put food on the table! I am so scared of being pulled back into that old frame of mind I once had. Sometimes I need concrete terminologies to help me keep my head and heart straight - no pun intended.
I haven't mentioned "Bob" as my therapist. Good point. He is definitely not an old boyfriend.
Now, honestly, how can my friend who is also my editor be considered nosy? I love it how he helps me clarify my thoughts! (spoken in a whisper)
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