Real question I have that is admittedly riddled with straight guilt: is it in any way negatively co-opting/appropriating LGBTQIA+ culture to use the term “partner” to describe my cis-het spouse instead of “wife?”
We both prefer it because of the impact that divorce has had on our lives, and how the terms “husband” and “wife” feel so poisoned by the boomer-esque “I hate the ol’ ball and chain” humor. Also, I prefer it because I think it better reflects the team-style approach I try to take towards our relationship.