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What's The Worst Name You Could Call Your Spouse?

Wife threatens divorce over a nickname.

What's the worst thing you could call your spouse? According to one wife, "Guantanamo" is grounds for divorce. Divorce Mediation: Is It Right for You?

The 30-year-old Saudi woman learned that her husband of 17 years had nicknamed her after the detention center (which is known for its abuse and torture) when she was scanning his cell phone contacts, says ABC News.

While this may seem unusual, Middle Eastern news site Al Arabiya says it is common for Saudi men to give their wives cell phone aliases. Among them were "criminal" ("because he says she stresses him out and calls him all the time to ask where he is") and "salary" ("because 'she has no mercy when it comes to spending.'")

The men defended the offensive nicknames by explaining that it ensures the wives' security. (Hmmm…I guess "Sunshine" and "Rainbow" were taken.)

"Guantanamo" is currently considering divorce, but says she could be swayed to save the couple's almost-two-decade marriage with financial compensation.

We learned earlier this year that nicknames can actually help a relationship—when used as a term of endearment. Unfortunately for this woman involved (not to mention the country of Cuba), we fear it'll be many moons before the name Guantanamo is used fondly. Nicknames Make Relationships Strong

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Can't Relate, But Hear Ya - Posted 3 weeks ago

And I thought having your significant other call you by his ex wife's name was bad!

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Gauntlet Single Christian Single Patient
Posted October 24, 2009

Gosh haven't these husbands ever heard of more romantic/loving names like sweetheart or babe?

Personally speaking if I ever marry, I'd like my wife to call me Hun or Honey. Sorry ladies but a cell phone alias just don't sound loving to me. lol

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Lyz Married Community Manager
Posted October 23, 2009

Hmm, and I thought being called "The Wife" sometimes was bad.

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BookMama Married Happily Married
Posted October 21, 2009

I wonder how easy it easy for a Saudi woman to get a divorce?

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