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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know a woman who uses "husband" (and previously "boyfriend") in her life, but will refer to her "partner" on social media. I'm not really sure why she does this, but I think it might be because she thinks it conveys "wokeness", like posting a black square on Instagram to support #BLM.

What's funny is that I am a bisexual woman of color and it mostly just annoys me (as do the black squares). Just call him your husband, girl! We all know you're square AF, it's fine. Donate some money to an LGBTQ+ cause, vote correct, and stop posturing.[/quote]

I think that global use of the term "partner" could normalize describing the significance of a relationship, without automatically making the gender identity of one's partner relevant.  I appreciate this.  Harmless at worst, and doesn't get in the way of voting or donating. If someone wants to feel "woke" about doing something that makes things easier for me, so be it.  Why be annoyed by people who feel good about visibly support something positive. Leave it for those who visibly do nothing at all or worse.  [/quote]

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