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Learn the meaning behind this inclusive term of endearment
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If you’ve ever a person refer to someone else their their “S/O,” you might’ve been confused at first. As it turns out, this is actually an abbreviation for the term “significant other.” In general, S/O usually refers to someone’s romantic partner when used in the context of a relationship, though the exact meaning can vary from person to person. Read on to find out the many meanings S/O can carry and how you can use it in messages. We’ll also look into some other terms that carry similar meanings when referring to a partner or loved one.
Things You Should Know
- S/O is an abbreviation of the term “significant other,” which some people use to refer to their partner in a romantic relationship when texting. Some also write it as S.O. or SO.
- Use S/O to refer to the person you’re dating, your spouse, or someone with whom your relationship status isn’t clearly defined yet.
- S/O is a gender-neutral term and is inclusive of all types of relationships. Similar terms include things like “partner” or “loved one.”
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References
- ↑ https://www.vic.gov.au/inclusive-language-guide
- ↑ https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~cavitch/pdf-library/Sullivan_Interpersonal_Theory_of_Psychiatry.pdf
- ↑ http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/Documents/HealthProf/Gender_Inclusive_Language_for_Everyone.pdf
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/about/apa/equity-diversity-inclusion/language-guidelines
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