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#1984040 12/07/07 05:54 PM
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Most Common MB Acronyms (Alphabetically):

AO = Angry Outburst
BS = Betrayed Spouse
D-Day = Discovery Day
DH = Divorced Husband or Darling/Dear Husband
DJ = Disrespectful Judgement
DV-Day = Divorce Day
DW = Divorced Wife or Dear Wife
EA = Emotional Affair
EN = Emotional Needs
FWH = Former Wayward Husband
FWW = Former Wayward Wife
FOO = Family of Origin
FS = Faithful Spouse ("betrayed")
G&T = "Give & Take: The Secret to Marital Compatibility"
H = Husband
HNHN = "His Needs, Her Needs"
LB = Love Bust(er)
MB = Marriage Builders
MLC = Mid-life Crisis
OC = Other Child (S's and OP's)
OM = Other Man
OMW = Other Man's Wife
OP = Other Person
OPS = Other Persons's Spouse
OW = Other Woman
OWH = Other Woman's Husband
PA = Physical Affair
POJA = The Policy of Joint Agreement
RA = Revenge Affair
S = Spouse
SAA = "Surviving An Affair"
SAHD = Stay At Home Dad
SAHM = Stay At Home Mom
SF = Sexual Fulfillment
SO = Significant Other
W = Wife
WAW = Walk Away Wife
WH = Wayward Husband
WW = Wayward Wife
WS = Wayward Spouse ("betrayer")

Relationship Acronyms:
BF = Biological Father/Boyfriend
BIL = Brother In Law
BM = Biological Mother
DD = Darling Daughter
DS = Darling Son
FIL = Father In Law
GF = Girlfriend
GP = Grand Parent(s)
MIL = Mother In Law
SD = Step Daughter
SF = Step Father
SIL = Sister In Law
SM = Step Mother
SS = Step Son
STBX = Soon To Be Ex

MB specific Acronyms (CB MB forum members)
CB = Coined By
P.U.S.H. = Pray Until Something Happens (CB… NSR... see Inspire (20))
PTC = Patience, Time and Consistency (CB… NSR... for Plan A to work!)
TDNT = That Do Nothing Thing (CB… NSR/RMA)

Generally accepted Acronyms:
BTW = By The Way
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
IMO = In My Opinion
IMVHO = In My Very Humble Opinion
LMAO - Laughing My *Rump* Off
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My *Rump* Off
EOM = End Of Message

Divorce/Custody Acronyms:
CP = Custodial Parent
CPS = Child Protective Services
CS = Child Support
CSE = Child Support Enforcement
DCW = Dept. of Child Welfare
FOC = Friend Of the Court
GAL = Guardian Ad Litem
MSOL = Marital Standard Of Living
NCP = Non Custodial Parent
PAS = Parental Alienation Syndrome


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well I learned about a dozen from that, thanks Justuss ! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> !!!


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I've seen "SF" in recent posts, but in the context being used, I'm sure it doesn't mean "step-father". Could someone please enlighten me? Thanks!


BH - age 55
WW - age 46
DD - age 8
Married 1990
D-day 12/19/07
NC #1 email sent 12/28//07, dripping with syrup, NC #2 email sent 1/2/08 (I approved of this one)
D-day #2 5/27/09 - In Recovery NOW?
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SF = Sexual Fulfillment (emotional need)


FBH(me)-51 FWW-49 (MrsWondering)
DD19 DS 22 Dday-2005-Recovered

"agree to disagree" = Used when one wants to reject the objective reality of the situation and hopefully replace it with their own.
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Thank you - that helped!


BH - age 55
WW - age 46
DD - age 8
Married 1990
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NC #1 email sent 12/28//07, dripping with syrup, NC #2 email sent 1/2/08 (I approved of this one)
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Thank you so much! I will print this out and know what the heck you guys are saying.

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What about WH?

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wandering husband


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Originally Posted by abenat4
What about WH?

WH=Wayward Husband - it's in the list


Me: 56 (FBS) Wife: 55 (FWW)
D-Day August 2005
Married 11/1982 3 Sons 27,25,23
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ooops, sorry, my bad smile


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Originally Posted by lildoggie
ooops, sorry, my bad smile

It's all good. Means the same thing anyway.


Me: 56 (FBS) Wife: 55 (FWW)
D-Day August 2005
Married 11/1982 3 Sons 27,25,23
Empty Nesters.
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What is RA? ____ Affair?


BS: 37
FWH: 37
EA: 2 months, ending June 08
Married 7 years
4 kids (2 together)
Hoping for a Recovery
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Revenge Affair


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Thanks so much this was a big help.


Me 32
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DS 8, 6, 5
DD 3
OC born 11-22-06
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SMB?

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"...when SMB typically triggers, she is asking me to remind her of something that her mind is struggling with at that moment in time. She is asking me to tell her some truths about us again."

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could be abbreviation for a longer screen name


Me: 32 BS DDay: 9/14/08
Slowly coming to the realization that I
am one of those who can't get past it.
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What is gaslighting?

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Never mind. I found reference to it on the net. And look at that. I've been "gaslighted". Lucky me.

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What does it mean when you see (( NAME ))?


BW (me - 45)
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2 DDs
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DDay Spring 2009
WH moves out Summer 2009 and in with OW
Plan A - 4 months
Very dark Plan B Fall 2009
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It means the name inside is getting a bigggg HUGGG!

{{{{{{{AnneMarie}}}}}}}


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