Introduction by our very own Lindaloohoo:
OK. Let’s see if I can manage to introduce the sweetest woman on the face of the planet, without pissing her off. Because it’s meandmom in da house this week and mostly, nice people don’t like me very much. But because she is so sweet, for some reason The Mom manages to put up with me on a limited basis. I mean, it’s not like she loves me the way she loves Jenny On The Spot (that alchoholic, bra wielding, foshizzle temptress we featured last week), but I have low expectations, so I’m pleased with whatever love I can get. But wait, this isn’t about me. It’s about a mom who describes her twelve year old daughter as ‘the kind of gorgeous you can’t even hate.’ Damn, that’s powerful. If you don’t already read her blog, please check it out. It’s the kind of stuff that makes me hate my crazy mom even more. And I mean that in a good way.
:: turning the floor over to MeAndMom ::
Hey there WMDA group! Thanks for inviting me to play over here today!
I’m glad you called, because, actually I have a bit of a dilemma that I could use your help with. Here’s my deal-io…..
I’m a 40 year old single mom of 2 great girls. For the past 4 years I’ve been dating a wonderful guy….we’ve been calling him S.O. - Significant Other - but I HATE that name. So, what are my options….
1). Boyfriend….I know but I always feel like I am totally like in High School and like it like sounds like totally disgusting hearing my kids say it. I mean, gag me.
2.) Partner…..Hmmmm……So amgibuous there I mean….are we operating a business together? We don’t even live together. Is my partner a man? a woman? Not that there is anything wrong with that *ahem*. I just don’t want my girls feeling like we should be shaking hands instead of hugging.
3) Companion……meh. Didn’t Jackie O have a companion before she passed on? I mean, I love being in the same club as the ever-glam Jackie but she had a companion toward the END of her life. I don’t think I’m old enough to have a companion. Right? I mean just cuz my knees make crunching noises coming down the stairs and I’m beginning to have to hold print farther away from my eyes in order to read it, doesn’t make me old enough to have a companion. I mean, 40 is the new 30 right? RIGHT?
4) My Man - not working for me either. I always feel like he should reach over and start dragging me around the cave by my hair after saying that. Me man - you woman - Let’s do it animal style in the cave! OK….well, maybe that last part….uhhh never mind…I mean we don’t know each other that well…I just met you!
5) Guypanion….This suggestion came from S.O. himself. It’s cute….a twist on words. Kinda funny. A little close to Companion though….see above.
So….to the wonderful folks at WMDA…. What is the DAMN answer?
Can you help a girl out? What is the most appropriate moniker for a 40 year old to term her lover/friend? (that one would really sound weird coming out of the mouth of my 8 year old and would completely mortify my 12 year old)
-The Mom
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I like “Beau”. Even if it does sound a bit southern, I think it has a bit of chram to it. Of course you could always use “my cocksman”, but probably wouldn’t sound so good coming from the mouths of your daughters. I think “Beau”.
Charm even. Who the hell wants a nickname for their S.O. with chram. I need coffee.
Oh Linda! You have me blushing even as I hack up my lungs! Don’t let the sweet exterior fool ya though…..You are one of my favorite bloggers out there….I have to do the sweet thing ‘cuz no one can out-wit you! I’ll share shots of tequila with you any day…..although I might regret it the morning after.
Mango Girl….How could I forget about Beau!? That would definitely have been the vote of my very southern grandmother!
Funny you should ask this question…now that I’m married to Mr. G. I don’t have to say those things…but I did post a blog last July about it..
http://www.wheresmydamnanswer.com/WP02/2008/07/15/i-was-just-wondering-this-myself/
Ha!
I vote for SO still, only because I’m used to it. I do like beau better than the others, though. I’m not good at this stuff. Witness my blog names=b.o.r.i.n.g.
this is a tough one.
if you love him, my vote is always gonna be: get engaged. you get a ring, a commitment and a wonderfully acceptable and meaningful title all in one fell swoop. and nothing else has to change. you don’t have to set a date, or make wedding plans or live together or anything. cause you can stay engaged as long as you want. me and hubunit were engaged for almost five years. then he wore me down, got me drunk and dragged me down the aisle. which was also meaningful.
thanks for playing jenn!
Jenn … I totally get this. My husband was my second marriage and it was a little weird when we were dating. Boyfriend seemed so … uh … young - haha. So we decided to go “all in” and just get engaged so we could sound grown up *wink*
Thanks for being our guest blogger today. Great post :-D. I hope you come back to play with us again down the road. It’s all about the fun you know.
Hmmm that is a tough one - I am not a big fan of boyfriend either - have you thought about Man Toy.. LOL - Actually I think Beau is good or dating or married I refer to hubby as “My Sexy Man” or Better Half!!
Thanks for playing today we love having you in our sandbox!!
Oh my gosh, yes, you should get engaged and walk around asking where your FIANCE is like on the Seinfeld where Elaine said “the dingo ate your baby”. Hello? Anyone? Anyway, this lady kept walking around saying “where is my FIANCE? has anyone seen my FIANCE?” with the emphasis on fiance. It was very funny. I like Beau, it makes me laugh. Man Candy, boy toy, Lova’. As in, “this is my mom’s lova’.” Maybe not. This and a million other reasons is why I’m not dating for 9 more years!! Very good blog though.
Thanks for all the suggestions! It sure was fun being a guest! The big “E” word still feels a bit scary….especially since court actions have not let up between my ex and I even though we’ve been divorced for over 4 years. Legal relationships are a mirky pool….but If there was something sparkly to look at, I might be persuaded!
I SO remember that episode Christy. Too funny!
I suggest Beeee-ah-tch. I’m kidding. But I’m not. I mean, then people wold stand up and take notice. Hmm… I actually think Guypanion is quite adorable, not unlike a “man-bag”. But let’s not call him “man-bag”. Prolly not the mental pic you hope to inspire…Hmmm…. how ’bout “my hotness” or let’s go texty “BOHM” (Back Off He’s Mine). Ya know, “Cowboy” is quite endearing, but doesn’t communicate a relationship status. I kind feel like I am not being all that helpful.. *scratches head*
Love you, Jenn - and all ya WMDA ladies!
I vote for Man Candy! Because it sounds odd and delicious at the same time.
Although, if I was you, I wouldn’t listen to me. There’s a reason I’m single.
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