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'the wife' - your experience is not universal. Also this is a bit objectifying. Why don't you say 'my wife'? Believe it or not there are plenty of 'wives' out
by lilsunnybee 14y ago
'the wife' - your experience is not universal. Also this is a bit objectifying. Why don't you say 'my wife'?
Believe it or not there are plenty of 'wives' out there that are less into consumption and waste than their husbands. Gender does not determine environmental consciousness and desire for simplicity.
- BSousa 14y agoYou can replace with 'the husband' if you prefer. Wasn't trying to objectify anyone. Maybe is the mental translation from Portuguese to English, but when talking about yourself or something related to yourself, to use 'the wife' or 'a esposa' is quite common. Even (direct translation) using 'the woman'/'a mulher' is inferred to be your own wife in casual conversation.
- jdotjdot 14y agoExcellent response to a rather shallow criticism.