Rescue Me... No, Really... Please!
So, here I sit wondering what the heck to write... I don't often get around to visiting the blog as I am a fulltime college teacher and in the throes of working on my PhD. Add to the equation home remodeling, commuting 200 miles a day for work and school, and all the other general day-to-day life-stuff that goes on, and I barely have time to check in with myself! So, Rescue Me was my first attempt at writing anything outside of the academic arena, and it was just a blast to write it (much more fun that writing for research). And, this is my first attempt at blogging, so here goes:
The significant other/boyfriend is asleep in the bed after just having flown in from Japan (he's a geeky engineer and does a lot of traveling). And, he (unbeknownst to him) was the question of the week with my students.
When I talk about myself in context to the subjects I'm teaching (I'm a sociology instructor so we often talk about sex, relationships and life in general), I never really know how to approach WHAT he is. Is he the boyfriend, the significant other, the partner, the companion? After a certain age, boyfriend seems rather inappropriate, but my students tell me partner isn't right either (as they assume this means I have a female partner). Significant other is so freakin' PC, and companion sound like he's my dog! So, even thought it has nothing to do with Rescue Me, what do I call the guy in the bed?
Any suggestions? And, any comments or questions about the book?
The significant other/boyfriend is asleep in the bed after just having flown in from Japan (he's a geeky engineer and does a lot of traveling). And, he (unbeknownst to him) was the question of the week with my students.
When I talk about myself in context to the subjects I'm teaching (I'm a sociology instructor so we often talk about sex, relationships and life in general), I never really know how to approach WHAT he is. Is he the boyfriend, the significant other, the partner, the companion? After a certain age, boyfriend seems rather inappropriate, but my students tell me partner isn't right either (as they assume this means I have a female partner). Significant other is so freakin' PC, and companion sound like he's my dog! So, even thought it has nothing to do with Rescue Me, what do I call the guy in the bed?
Any suggestions? And, any comments or questions about the book?
SExed by Anonymous at 9:27 AM
9 Comments:
I think boyfriend or SO are fine but here are some suggestions I can think of -- Sweetheart, my other half, the current man in my life, the man who completes me. Guess you can tell I'm not very good at this. LOL
Other half, I like that one. I always call mine S.O. (Significant Other) even though we are married. I still think he's significant. My friends tease me that I can easily change that to S.O.B. should the need arise. LOL!
Friend with benefits? LOL
Congratulations on the book, Jane!
you could call him by his name...just kidding...how about my guy (sounds like a song)or he who must be obeyed (oops wrong pronoun..should be she)or my bed heater....I don't seem to be helping here so you're on your own. Good Luck
Congratulations on the book, and well done for finding the time to write!
I always liked "my squeeze" when talking about partner/wife/hubby. Sounds kinda cuddly ;)
Romance for men? Well, we do read them, but to the best of my knowledge there's not been a series such as you mention.
I like "boyfriend".
The book sounds great!
I've always liked "Soul Mate".
Your book sounds really really good! :)
Hmm, good question, Jane. To my knowledge I can't think of any romance novels that are written specifically for men, although I have a hazy recollection of a NYC publishing house coming up with a range some years back.
I can only speak for myself. I've read works by Denise Dietz, Deena Glass, Sheri Gilmore and Michele Chambers. I have a soft spot for Jane Austin's Pride & Prejudice. Truly a classic!
Oh Jane, call him Tool! I'm sure your mom and his mom can see the humor...or not!
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