What the H does DH stand for?

[restrict2008 0]

I assume it stands for "dear hubby" or something like that from the context...

[MamaJava 1]

Yep! Stands for "Dear Husband" or "Darling Husband"

[faithmd 14]

For me it stands for Dear Hubby/Husband, Darling Hubby/Husband, Damned Hubby/Husband, Dipshit Hubby/Husband, Dufus Hubby/Husband, Doggone Hubby/Husband, etc...

In the FAQs and References forum, you will find a sticky that includes various abbreviations, it is VERY helpful!

[faithmd 14]

Here's a link:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/abbreviations-what-they-mean-7959/

Also, you might want to check out that forum (FAQ and References) as it gives LOADS of important info about the band and banding in general.

[Wheetsin 714]

In the FAQ section there is a thread that lists abbreviations, initialisms, etc.

Abbreviations and What They Mean

[restrict2008 0]

thanks all!

[TheGh0st 9]

or "D@m~ Husband!":devil: Depending on the context.

I've also included a link to a thread that may be helpful with other abbreviations.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/abbreviations-what-they-mean-7959/

Welcome to the banded side of life. Glad you found us.

[Candle 11]

It took me awhile to figure it out too - lol! This is the first forum I've ever seen use those abbreviations. Are they common?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

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Most I’m on seem to use SO for significant other. DH and DW leave out a lot of people. What about those of us in a relationship but not married and/or gay/lesbian couples?<o:p></o:p>

[Wheetsin 714]

Most sites I use have DH/DW/SO. SO can mean a same-sex partner, or it can just mean a significant other, e.g. a boyfriend/girlfriend, fiancee, etc. It's not like anyone has been intentionally excluded from the world wide web abbreviations list. :wink2:

[TheGh0st 9]

I've seen and used SO on this site before but I prefer to use DH when referring to my own husband. I have nothing wrong with being politically correct and all-inclusive to others and I have no wish to offend anyone by the use of DH, but I just don't see the need to extend political correctness to the point that I can't refer to my own husband as a husband and have to call him my SO just in case it my offend someone else.

[Candle 11]

I'm not offended! I doubt anyone else is either. I was just curious.

I'd never seen the DH, DW, etc thing before this forum and I've been on a lot of forums over the years.

I never know what to use for my boyfriend. If he'd just marry me it would make it so much easier :wink2: