I’m Not Your Wife, But Sure, Call Me When You’re Sick

Meet the couple who've been together for nearly a decade but skip the whole 'marriage' thing because, honestly, who wants to lose their individuality to paperwork? Inspired by Sweden's 'sambo' lifestyle, they embrace a love that's 'unique, specific, and just ours.' But hey, when a migraine hits in the Hudson Valley, calling her 'wife' carries 'an importance, a seriousness that’s so understood'—because apparently, pain meds require the marital imprimatur. Choosing love beyond convention means dodging labels like 'wife' or 'stepmom' while living like a Netflix rom-com that forgot the wedding scene.

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Source: Businessinsider | Published: 7/27/2025 | Author: Alexandra Saville