I have found this site to be of GREAT help and a good source for getting answers. Thanks to everyone and their advice. HOWEVER. I am a little frustrated! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0[/img] What do all the initials stand for? I know W and H and OW and OM, but what are ALL THE REST!!!! I know it's probably a dumb question, but someone please take the time to feel me in on the secret! I'd really appreciate it!!!! Thanks!

Check out this link:<p>http://www.marriagebuilders.com/forum/Forum29/HTML/000557.html

Most Common MB Acronyms:<p>MB = Marriage Builders<p>WS = Wayward Spouse ("betrayer")
FS = Faithful Spouse ("betrayed") some use BS = Betrayed Spouse
WAW = Walk Away Wife<p>OW = Other Woman
OM = Other Man
OP = Other Person
OWH = Other Woman's Husband
OMW = Other Man's Wife
OPS = Other Persons's Spouse
OC = Other Child (S's and OP's)<p>S = Spouse
SO = Significant Other
W = Wife
H = Husband
DW = Divorced Wife or Dear Wife
DH = Divorced Husband or Darling Husband
SAHM = Stay At Home Mom
SAHD = Stay At Home Dad<p>D-Day = Discovery Day
DV-Day = Divorce Day
A = Affair
EA = Emotional Affair
PA = Physical Affair
EMA = Extra-marital Affair
MLC = Mid-life Crisis
MM = Married Man
MW = Married Woman
EN = Emotional Needs
LB = Love Bust(er)
POJA = The Policy of Joint Agreement
SAA = "Surviving An Affair"
HNHN = "His Needs, Her Needs"
G&T = "Give & Take: The Secret to Marital Compatibility"<p>Relationship Acronyms:
DD = Darling Daughter
DS = Darling Son
MIL = Mother In Law
SIL = Sister In Law
FIL = Father In Law
BIL = Brother In Law
GP = Grand Parent(s)
SM = Step Mother
SD = Step Daughter
SF = Step Father
SS = Step Son
BF = Biological Father/Boyfriend
BM = Biological Mother
GF = Girlfriend
STBX = Soon To Be Ex<p>MB specific Acronyms (CB MB forum members)
CB = Coined By
PTC = Patience, Time and Consistency (CB&#8230; NSR... for Plan A to work!)
P.U.S.H. = Pray Until Something Happens (CB&#8230; NSR... see Inspire (20))
TDNT = That Do Nothing Thing (CB&#8230; NSR/RMA)<p>Generally accepted Acronyms:
BTW = By The Way
IMO = In My Opinion
IMHO = In My Humble 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<p>Many others can be found at Alphabet Soup Explained
Please note:&#8230; usage of some of the Alphabet Soup acronyms are frowned upon due to lack of proper decorum&#8230; <p>Divorce/Custody Acronyms:
CS = Child Support
CP = Custodial Parent
CPS = Child Protective Services
CSE = Child Support Enforcement
DCW = Dept. of Child Welfare
GAL = Guardian Ad Litem
FOC = Friend Of the Court
MSOL = Marital Standard Of Living
NCP = Non Custodial Parent
PAS = Parental Alienation Syndrome<p>[ March 22, 2002: Message edited by: I LuvNprotect ME ]</p>

Thanks for such a quick answer. I have only one more question, that I didn't see on the list, but that I have seen quite a lot on the boards. SF (hint- i think it has something to do with sexual intercourse, but I'm not sure what) If someone could answer that for me I'd really appreciate it! Thanks again!

Sexual Fullfillment
One of the 10 most important Emotional Needs.
For more info see this link: <p>http://www.marriagebuilders.com/graphic/mbi3300_needs.html<p>
Affection
Sexual Fulfillment
Conversation
Recreational Companionship
Honesty and Openness
Physical Attractiveness
Financial Support
Domestic Support
Family Commitment
Admiration<p>[ March 22, 2002: Message edited by: I LuvNprotect ME ]</p>