Journey Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I absolutely detest it when someone uses the word...hubby! I think that word is SO dumb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah, stupid sounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It's not a word I use, but I think it sounds fine. Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I dont like it much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I would never say it. But I wouldn't say 'dear husband' either, and I type dh every day :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It's a pretty harmless word. Rather than say "my husband did this..." which wounds kind of stilted in casual conversation. And if I say "Scott did this..." y'all might wonder, "husband, kid, or pet?" Meh, I'm guilty of using it. Particularly on forums where people might not know him by name and I don't feel like typing out "my husband". p.s. It's better than calling him my "old man" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have not preference either way. I've used hubby on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I hate when the kids call each other "dumb" or "stupid." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I don't think I ever use it, in writing or in speech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 As with "we're pregnant," I'm not offended but I think it sounds dorky. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I hate when the kids call each other "dumb" or "stupid." Yes, me too :glare:. Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The only person I know who uses it does not like her husband very much. Here's a word I like, though, from a divorcee: "wasband." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 On the other hand, I would object if he suddenly started referring to me as "wifey." :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaZ Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I hate when the kids call each other "dumb" or "stupid." Yep...those words bother me much more than any term of endearment one might call their spouse. I do actually call my husband "my darling husband" and sometimes "hubby." But thankfully, he doesn't mind at all.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It's not a word I use, but I think it sounds fine. Cassy :iagree: I actually do say "my husband" in casual conversation. I never call him by his name, so referring to him as such feels stranger than just saying "my husband". "hubby" sounds fine coming from other people, but dh and I just don't use such irreverent or endearing terms for each other in conversation with other people. It would feel too "familiar", almost disrespectful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I absolutely detest it when someone uses the word...hubby! I think that word is SO dumb! Yep. I have bad associations with it (a former co-worker). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I would never say it. But I wouldn't say 'dear husband' either, and I type dh every day :) I use 'hubby' on here...but never IRL. It does sound kinda stupid, but it's quicker to type than husband, and I wouldn't use dh's real name on a public forum. ;) The word that drives me nuts is 'kudos'. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It doesn't bother me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ok, I will start using hubbers instead......or maybe snookums. :lol: Sorry, couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgialee Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Eh. I use it on forums sometimes if I'm sick of saying 'dh'. Do I say it in real life? - No. Do I care if someone says it in real life? -No. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I use it in type (forums, emails, etc.) but not in speech. Just an innocent shortcut, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMOm Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Absolutely can't stand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 On the other hand, I would object if he suddenly started referring to me as "wifey." :D I just have to share -- the word for wife in Portuguese is simply the same word as woman. There is another word for spouse, in general, which most polite men use for their wives, but it is widely accepted to just use "my woman" as "my wife." I set DH straight in no uncertain terms when we learned that --- I will tolerate a lot of things, but being called "woman" is not one of them! Not that he ever would, anyway, but still. (of course, husband has its own word all to itself, and using the masculine form of spouse, for your husband, is considered somewhat sissified and not usually done.....oh, the joys of living in a Machismo country.....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 No, it doesn't bother me. I use it occasionally in writing like on a message board, but I never actually say it when I'm talking about my husband. Same with "dh" though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 No it doesn't bother me. In fact I use that word. The first two posts on this thread made my heart sink... What's so repulsive about it? I actually have no idea what's wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I use it in writing but not in speaking. Hubby seems better than DH to me sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 We could all start saying instead. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 No it doesn't bother me. In fact I use that word. The first two posts on this thread made my heart sink... What's so repulsive about it? I actually have no idea what's wrong with it? Yep, I use hubby all the time and I can't imagine why someone would have a problem with it. It is the term of endearment I use for my hubby on this board. It seems less formal the DH. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 We could all start saying instead. :lol: :lol: We say "No you're shmoopy" all the time! I grew up in a bilingual home where there's a bazzilion terms of endearment. Maybe that's the thing?? I'm still curious what it is about this word that people don't like? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I do not like it. My dh detests it. Might have something to do with a certain sil calling her husband that in a very whiny, complaining type voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 doesn't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Don't like it. I never use it. My sister uses it all the time. Edited February 8, 2012 by lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Nope. I love it! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Doesn't bother me. Pretty sure I've used it from time to time online. From now on, I'll refer to Wolf as MPSM or PLM. My Personal Stud Muffin, or Personal Love Machine. At least I won't ick anyone out using 'hubby' :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoshannon Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I like it much better than Husby. I have 2 friends that use that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Never have liked it. I prefer to just say husband. I like spouse a little better but I'm not big it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah, stupid sounding. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ok, I will start using hubbers instead......or maybe snookums. :lol: Sorry, couldn't resist. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I guess it doesn't bother me. But, I don't say it. Hmmm...I wonder if someone who calls her husband hubby...if their husband calls them wifey? Both are dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Doesn't bother me. Pretty sure I've used it from time to time online. From now on, I'll refer to Wolf as MPSM or PLM. My Personal Stud Muffin, or Personal Love Machine. At least I won't ick anyone out using 'hubby' :tongue_smilie: :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yes, it bugs me! So does hubs, which I've been seeing more online lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonNative Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Don't like it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 No it doesn't bother me. In fact I use that word. The first two posts on this thread made my heart sink... What's so repulsive about it? I actually have no idea what's wrong with it? I think some people have way too much time on their hands. Somebody is always complaining about something, kwim? :glare: No need to take it personally. Instead of being offended by this thread, why not think of more creative ways to tweak with the minds of people who detest the "hubby" moniker (I love it way better than DH) and join us in subtle usage of adjectives for hubby: schmoopy stud muffin God of Love Big Kauhuna love muffin If someone throws in a picture of a man in kilts, then we're good to go, que no? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I've disliked the word hubby since I was a kid. Though oddly, it doesn't bother me nearly as much now as it did then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 schmoopy stud muffin God of Love Big Kauhuna love muffin You forgot Love Machine ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I use 'hubby' on here...but never IRL. It does sound kinda stupid, but it's quicker to type than husband, and I wouldn't use dh's real name on a public forum. ;) :iagree: Yep. I only use it in online communication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I don't care for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I use it in type (forums, emails, etc.) but not in speech. Just an innocent shortcut, IMO. :iagree: Just like I wouldn't actually say dh, dd or ds :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 You forgot Love Machine ;) HAAAAAA!! :smilielol5: Oh, I love ya, Impish! I was also thinking of Emperor of the Porcelain Throne, too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningmama Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The word hubby has always made me cringe a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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