I like the term SO because it has no gender, sex, or legal implications.
By
Kara WILL Pass the Bar
on May 22, 2007
(Significant Other)
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It makes me thing you're just saying the word "so", loudly, every time
heheh.
Would S.O. or s.o. be better?
yes!
I can do that.
It also has no romantic or loving implications. It sounds like a medical term.
to me it implies that you're gay or you're young and uncomfortable saying bf/gf
On jyte, at the very least, it's very useful for making claims without excluding voters who are not in a relationship with someone who has the same gender, sex, and legal status as the S.O. of the claimant.
Agreed, Zeb. It's better in type than in conversation, and it's (imo) perfect for jyte.
"Significant other" is an oppressive patriarchal term that has historical roots in male dominated society and should be spelled "Sygnyfycant other"
That's what SHE said!