Marriage And Relationships Vocabulary

noun a person's spouse or partner, especially when seen as a source of support or happiness

• My better half and I will be attending the charity gala next week.
• I can't go out tonight, I promised my better half we would stay in.
• I'm so lucky to have found my ride or die, my better half.
• She is truly my better half, always balancing out my strengths and weaknesses.

noun the state of having two spouses at the same time

• Bigamy is the act of marrying someone while still being legally married to another person.
• I heard that John got caught in a bigamy scandal with two different wives.
• I can't believe he's trying to pull off some bigamy nonsense.
• In literature, bigamy can symbolize the conflict between tradition and modernity.

noun a helpful companion or partner, especially one's spouse

• A helpmate is someone who assists in achieving a common goal or task.
• My wife is my helpmate when it comes to managing our household.
• I consider my best friend to be my ultimate helpmate in all situations.
• In literature, the wise old mentor often serves as the hero's helpmate on their journey.

noun a married man considered in relation to his spouse

• The husband of the queen is often referred to as the king consort.
• My husband and I are planning a weekend getaway.
• My hubby is always there to support me no matter what.
• The husband of success is hard work and determination.

noun a person who commits bigamy, which is the act of marrying someone while already being legally married to another person

• The man was arrested for being a bigamist, as he was legally married to two different women at the same time.
• I heard that John's uncle is a bigamist, he has two wives and they don't know about each other.
• That guy is a total bigamist, he's got a wife in every city he visits.
• In a metaphorical sense, being a bigamist could refer to someone who is juggling multiple commitments or responsibilities at once.