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csziggy

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28. Oh, we get that too

Sat Aug 7, 2021, 08:51 PM

Aug 2021

But given my surname, my husband is OK with it since it implies he is the perfect man.

I ran my own business for decades so many of the people know me by my full name and never bothered to ask about my husband's name. They were always surprised when I introduced him by his full name or it came up in conversation.

You'd think after over forty years of marriage, word would have gotten out - but even one of our nephews sent a wedding invitation to Mr. & Mrs. Hislastname. I didn't attend since I was not invited.

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I'm a woman "of a certain age" and I have a "man's voice"... [View all] NurseJackie Aug 2021 OP

Voice therapy can help if you are really bothered by the changes... hlthe2b Aug 2021 #1

If I do a soft-whisper (Marilyn Monroe-ish) then it sounds more feminine... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #3

My mom was the same way keithsw Aug 2021 #2

Yes... not only do I feel better (and smell better)... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #5

So true! keithsw Aug 2021 #16

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Thanks! And congrats to you as well... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #42

My mom, too. tblue37 Aug 2021 #20

I never smoked cigarettes but I have a deep voice for a woman csziggy Aug 2021 #4

Thanks for your comments... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #8

It goes both ways genxlib Aug 2021 #23

Oh, we get that too csziggy Aug 2021 #28

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Congrats to you as well! I have an app on my phone that keeps a running total... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #9

I used to work customer service for nearly 20 years. mwooldri Aug 2021 #7

Fascinating info... interesting to hear that perspective too. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #10

Goodonya for quitting! 11 Bravo Aug 2021 #11

Congrats to you also... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #14

Congratulations NJ! That's quite a feat. yonder Aug 2021 #12

Thank you. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #29

LOL!!!! CatWoman Aug 2021 #13

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A Friend Of My Wife's.... ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #17

That's strange... and interesting. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #37

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Now that you mention it... you're absolutely right. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #38

Try to lean into it lostnfound Aug 2021 #19

It's a lot like Kathleen Turner... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #24

Kathleen Turner!! WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2021 #21

she is such a grand dame Skittles Aug 2021 #22

I loved her in "War of the Roses" NurseJackie Aug 2021 #60

I just want to smash your face in! Skittles Aug 2021 #61

Yep. Exactly. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #25

Congrats Jackie! BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #26

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Hey there! Thanks for your insights and suggestions! NurseJackie Aug 2021 #40

Absolutely! I've found it to be incredibly handy /nt wackadoo wabbit Aug 2021 #55

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Are those.... pussy willows? NurseJackie Aug 2021 #44

I found it... a quick clip from the movie "Serial Mom" NurseJackie Aug 2021 #58

LOL! She's so evil. And so good. nolabear Aug 2021 #59

greet them first with a strong greeting. stating your name with great emphasis Shellback Squid Aug 2021 #33

Good idea! I had also thought of including my middle name too... it's not gender-neutral... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #46

that's a great idea Shellback Squid Aug 2021 #49

Congratulations on your achievement. Niagara Aug 2021 #34

You are not alone! I have the SAME DREAM!! It's maddening! NurseJackie Aug 2021 #47

I've always had a deep voice mcar Aug 2021 #35

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Even when I smoked, I couldn't stand the smell mcar Aug 2021 #52

I once had a patient named Larry who was the sixth daughter of a man Maru Kitteh Aug 2021 #45

That's very interesting. I've known one Larissa who was named after her father... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #56

I know how hard it is to stop smoking, you should be proud of yourself for that!! USALiberal Aug 2021 #48

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I tried to quit smoking twice and both tries failed. marie999 Aug 2021 #51

You... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #53

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