Hi Evie!
Didn't some of Hemingway's wives do this?
I have no idea

Nooooo. It's technically incorrect, since paramour also usually indicates an illicit relationship, but I just couldn't resist the alliteration. Maybe I'll update it to make this more correct.
Oops. Then again, Lois does need the occasional editing by her partner

I laughed out loud at this. Yes, wildly awkward.
Glad to entertain!

Michael