Is the word girl the worst word in the world or what?

I kinda agree with you. When Im refered to as a 'girl' [and Im 43...] I feel like that person sees me as fun, outgoing and youthful...which is really how I am on the inside. Unless someone is trying to be blatantly derogatory, I personaly take no offense. I have a problem with the term 'boyfriend'...at least at my age. I think of it as juvenile, and reserve it for the 'younger croud'. I call mine 'the guy i'm living in sin with' :) Be well.