A few minutes ago we expressed confusion over when to use 'toward', and 'towards'. I read this text from http://dictionary.reference.com/help/faq/language/d49.html to the class we handled:
What is the difference between toward and towards?
Toward and towards act as a preposition and adjective and have several meanings. The difference is dialectal, though many have tried to draw a semantic distinction (that is, a distinction in meaning). Toward is more common and preferred in American English; towards is the predominant form in British English. Remember that toward implies movement and it should not be used when to or against would be the better choice.
I concurred with the lead trainer, Melai, that the two can be interchanged. This came to mind:
"I made my wife toward"
Groan.