Calling a man to whom you are not married your "husband" or "dh." WHY?

[futureshock]

It can be very confusing when women refer to their boyfriends as their husbands in some discussions.  There is a big difference between a boyfriend and a husband.

Why not get married if you want him to be your husband?

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[AMBG825]

I never referred to DH as "husband" before we got married. It was usually "the worse half". We dated 11 years before getting married. Many people assumed we were married even though we weren't. However for as long as we were together prior to marriage if common laws were still in place we would have been

[TB78]

I would think that if they were together for at least ten years or more its probably easier to just say that the woman's bf is her husband to avoid all of the embarrassing questions or looks that strangers might do or say to them. Plus they probably can't afford to get married and are engaged.

Maybe in some states after they have been together for about 10+ years living together the state sees them as a married couple. I do not know it is just my opinion.

[Kat31]

I don't. He's my boyfriend. That reminds me of 15 year olds that refer to each other as hubby and wifey. The only husband I have is an ex.

[owl0210]

I've never understood why women do that. When I was dating my now ex-husband he was my boyfriend, fiance and husband. I always referred to him by what he was, there was no reason to lie.

[KelliansMom]

Often time others would call us husband and wife before we offically got married ..we have lived together for years and been together for the same amount of time. It just became habbit really. It also doesnt bug me when others do the same its what works for them

[rfurlongg]

I do not really care. Women can call their partners whatever they prefer.

[indymom72]

lol..usually they are the people that say "marriage is just a piece of paper"..cracks me up every time!

[motherslove82]

I agree. If it's not important enough to get married, why claim the title?

[mikiemom]

I agree, you will get the well we are committed and we are a team speech from these ladies. The truth is they are merely trying to bolster their position by calling their bf  their dh.