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[quote=Anonymous]My SIL was in agreement with everyone on here re my BIL's long-time GF so my niece just called her by her first name.

We live far away and don't get to see them much. They started dating around the time dd was born, and by the time dd could talk I just referred to them as Uncle and Auntie to her. My MIL and SIL kind of pursed their lips about it, but the GF was very touched and took me aside to thank me for being so welcoming to her in the family.

They were a great couple and the GF always participated in things as though she were one of the family. I didn't think they would ever get married but they eventually did tie the knot, making her officially my SIL even though she was already a very beloved person to us and was already like a sister to me.

My niece started using Aunt for her when they got engaged.

I guess some people prefer tradition, but I feel like it's a respectful way to address someone who is a member of the family and I don't think that a wedding is necessary for someone to be welcomed into the family. [/quote]

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