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3. Do you also say "the friend" instead of "my friend"

Mon Dec 17, 2018, 11:37 PM

Dec 2018

and "the neighbor", "the teacher", "the sister" etc.? When do you use "the" vs "my"? Just curious and am trying to understand.

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Watched the movie "The Wife", a movie that led us to discuss it [View all] question everything Dec 2018 OP

I always was and am bothered by that term. BigmanPigman Dec 2018 #1

I do that. the husband. Kali Dec 2018 #2

Do you also say "the friend" instead of "my friend" BigmanPigman Dec 2018 #3

hmm, no not really now that you mention it Kali Dec 2018 #4

What is his opinion regarding this? BigmanPigman Dec 2018 #5

LOL doubt if he gives a shit Kali Dec 2018 #6

Interesting. Thanks...food for thought. BigmanPigman Dec 2018 #7

And this was the point of the movie question everything Dec 2018 #8

The husband and I saw this movie, and we both liked it very much. Bluepinky Dec 2018 #9