<—-Hangs head. I am such a nickname person, it is a wonder he does not have an identity crisis. I used to call him Tiger when we were dating. I call him Bunkie (as in bunkmate) and, sometimes, Snorky (don’t ask).
I’ve noticed, from my gay friends, they refer to their partner as “boyfriend/girlfriend” when it’s not too serious, but once it gets more serious, they refer to them as their “partner”
@casheroo: Pretty much what casheroo said, if it’s a newer or casual relationship then bf/gf get tossed out there. When “partner” is heard, ears perk up because something serious is going down.
@Sueanne_Tremendous
Yeah – partner always seems a little too ambiguous – and we’ve been together for over 10 years – so boyfriend is kinda weird. I usually say s/o – cause it’s the only thing that seems closest to what it is.
I’ve also noticed people who think of themselves as married but can’t legally do so, and have been together a long, long time sometimes say life partner.
unfortunately I work in a small town and a lot of people think I’m weird for not being married or having kids… I have a girlfriend, but I don’t dare tell them that! I presume they think I will be the old cat lady stereotype