One is a cute term of endearment. The other is condescending. One solution is to talk it out. The other is find DV support

TheCrazedCat · 2022-02-28T15:42:34+00:00

The second example is more an issue, but the differences of definitions between hubby and wifey aren’t drastic IMO

TheLWMA · 2022-03-01T05:19:31+00:00

Here's another example I have seen:

Maternal: The quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother.

Paternal: Showing a kindness and care associated with a father.

That's pretty cute, right? But add "istic" to the end of those words:

Maternalistic: Quality or state of having or showing maternal instincts.

Paternalistic: Relating to or characterized by the restriction of the freedom and responsibilities of subordinates or dependents in their supposed interest.

Title	One is a cute term of endearment. The other is condescending. One solution is to talk it out. The other is find DV support
Author	KamadoJonathan
Upvotes	50
Comments	3
Date	February 28, 2022 2:39 PM UTC (2 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/EverydayMisandry
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