Just because a lesbian couple is married does not mean they really want you to call them “wives.” We can’t totally explain it, we just know it’s true. In this episode, we have fun musing over the reasons for our mutual distaste for the term ‘wife.’ We also share some personal stories about other terms you could use, along with a funny, awkward anecdote from the era before such broad social awareness of the LGBTQ community, that exists now. We start discussing the main topic at around 8:15 into the episode. For the Protein Cookie Recipe, check out the show notes on our podcast blog at SienaandToast.com A few related episodes: The Problem with Pronouns: Misgendered Adventures Is ‘Coming Out’ Still a Thing? Coming Out: Process and Our Stories Pride Month: Good People Celebrate Goodness LGBTQ-positive Peace, Love, and Laughs: a Pride Month episode Pride: Then and Now Connect with Siena and Toast on Instagram Visit their website at SienaandToast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices