tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post2557551548201108271..comments2024-01-28T04:42:49.700-08:00Comments on DIK (Desert Island Keepers): What the bloody hell does that mean?DIK Ladieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975839058527201650noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-33989638102998461522011-04-20T12:57:40.387-07:002011-04-20T12:57:40.387-07:00Well, Matthew, that is one wonderful column. I ve...Well, Matthew, that is one wonderful column. I very much appreciate the push/pull of language and find the various meanings of the same word in different cultures to be fascinating. I think gay marriage/significant others/partnerships to be confusing for lots of folks--in large part because of the confusing legalities and the changing climate in many places, especially here in the U. S. I have honestly always felt that boyfriend was a little light-weight even for hetero couples. If a couple are dating that may be appropriate, but when a relationship becomes more serious and has the makings of a long-term kind of involvement, then "partner" strikes me as being more honest. As for the sexual partner business, I think people just have to be more clear about it. But in the final analysis, I think all these terms will continue to be used interchangeably and depending on one's own understanding and circumstances. <br /><br />As for the "bloody hell" business, I have to relate that we were very close friends with a Brit whose background was a career in the Scots Guards. "Bloody Hell" was a frequent expression that passed his lips on a number of occasions and directed at an interesting variety of situations or people. We always thought it was hilarious as having traveled extensively in the UK both hubby and I understood that "bloody" was commonly used. Honestly, I find myself exploding with it once in a while. Seems to have sufficient expressive explosion power to fit the bill. Thanks for sharing . . .Dr Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116344761479545032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-24687904733909785272011-04-20T09:14:49.487-07:002011-04-20T09:14:49.487-07:00It would certainly be nice if gay marriage was app...It would certainly be nice if gay marriage was approved. Or if all marriage was replaced with civil unions and 'marriage' rendered into antiquity as a religious observance.<br /><br />That doesn't seem too likely down here in Australia at the moment though.Matthew Langhttp://www.matthew-lang.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-8768702230151449642011-04-20T06:38:15.282-07:002011-04-20T06:38:15.282-07:00Bloody hell. I particularly like that phrase and h...Bloody hell. I particularly like that phrase and have been known to use it, in writing and in real-life. But I'm Canadian of English background. There you go. LOL I figure it's less offensive than fucking shit. A more American phrase to be sure. :-)<br /><br />Partner when you move in? I would think that boyfriend is someone you date, deciding if this is the person you want something long term. Once you've decide this is it for the long-haul, then they become your partner. A partner shares a home, finances, taxes, dog poop duty, etc. So can a boyfriend I suppose. Hmmm. <br /><br />I remember a few years ago, POSSLQ was popular, the US census apparently invented it, "Persons of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters," But you could change it to PoSSSLQ for same sex. Although it sounds rather snake-like. There's even a poem.<br /><br />There's nothing that I wouldn't do <br />If you would be my POSSLQ <br />You live with me and I with you, <br />And you will be my POSSLQ. <br />I'll be your friend and so much more; <br />That's what a POSSLQ is for.<br /><br />Of y'all could just approve gay marriage and be forced to call them your husband/wife like us Canadians. :-) Fiance is also nice.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495571402942021799noreply@blogger.com