I don't know if it's an americanism or not, but for my sister 'dear' is condescending >.> She thinks it's what an 'auntie' is supposed to say XcD So when I say it (because I think it's neither auntie or soulmate stuff) she throws me her 'trembling with rage' look. >.> That usually scares me.
And I guess all the talk of 'married' and 'in-laws' does put it into the marital context >.>; %me daft%
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Date: 2005-05-11 10:47 am (UTC)She thinks it's what an 'auntie' is supposed to say XcD So when I say it (because I think it's neither auntie or soulmate stuff) she throws me her 'trembling with rage' look. >.> That usually scares me.
And I guess all the talk of 'married' and 'in-laws' does put it into the marital context >.>; %me daft%
... I don't think aunt Kitty would use it 6_6;