abbreviations

Dear or darling.

Or you could click on the 'Acronyms' box at the top of this page, Tricia - it's a list of the most common ones.

Thanks all!
Not able to see the Acronym button so I searched it and came up with some amusing comments, eg
"The one I dislike is Darling blinking Husband, my old man is certainly not my Darling ...."
I find that one uncomfortable to use too - usually just say Husband or give his name.

I've noticed DBH being used, absolutely no idea what that one means

That's dearly beloved husband, I think.

Or it could be deadly boring husband? Anyone?

Cari I see FYI is missing from the list.

One of Sheldon Cooper's favourites........For Your Information.
I have seen it used on here.

Dearly Beloved Husband - my fault, sorry. It evolved as a fairly ironic answer to a certain tone he used when about to request something he knew I wouldn't like. 'Jane, my Darling Sweetheart...' 'Yes, Dearly Beloved...?'

Although mentally, frequently 'Dear Bloody Husband'.

Cari

I thought DBH was dear better half!

No, I am the Better Half. We can't have two of us.

I knew I was in trouble when DH addressed me as 'Young lady' yesterday!
The kitchen sink was blocked.......yes, guilty m'lud of washing fine gravel down the plug hole semi-accidentally when transferring plant from one potholder to another

For once I was wrong

Where the heck did he get 'Young lady' from?
Must remind him his eye test is overdue...... Didn't feel in the slightest bit flattered either!

Always think of Dear Bl***y Husband

Me too!
I think there should also be NSDH (not-so-dear husband) for days when I'm fostering murderous thoughts

A friend of mine emails me and uses abbreviations. She calls her neighbour NDN. Next Door Neighbour. She also has NDNBO, so I thought it was the man on the other side of her with a bad personal problem. I only found out a couple of weeks ago that he's Next Door Neighbour But One.

Ah......thanks janerowena that's been niggling me for a while.

Cari you missed one - CBA. Increasingly relevant I find.

But it may be that Cari CBA to add it to the page

I've certainly expanded my knowledge with this thread!