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Originally Posted by Bonanza
Your "bride?" Kind of silly at our age, particularly when you are speaking to those who don't know her well. Mentioning her name is much more polite and if you think that others don't know you are referring to your wife, you could say, my wife, Mary (or whatever her name is).
If my husband referred to me as his bride, I'd be embarrassed.
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Gosh, I would never consider that silly or embarrassing- at any age. It is used as an expression of affection. I find it most endearing.