The Wife ...

[andy-hughes]

I am surprised that anyone under the age of sixty would still refer to their wife as 'The Wife'.

It has always jarred with me, every time I hear or read it.

I may be over-thinking this, but I never ever have, and never ever will, refer to my wife as 'The Wife' because I think it's demeaning and boorish.

I notice that I cannot recall reading or hearing any married woman referring to her husband as 'The Husband' - maybe that have more respect for their partner.

Or better manners.

Any thoughts?

[10ClarionSt]

Reading the OP, I thought for a minute that my wife had posted it! She says exactly the same as you, Andy. 

THE, wife? she says. What am I? Some kind of object? 

[gulliver1]

Wonder if Boris says "The wives"or The girl friends or The ten children.

[ToraToraTora]

...I'll check with err indoors!