my aunt died and i want to tell him a story about -
how his mom bought my cousin a tie-
and also his lover a tie - how do i refer to his lover?
2006-09-29 03:23:59 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The other *******
2006-09-29 03:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by tacoma_fast_ball 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Kudos to you for being a thoughtful person.
You should ask your cousin and his friend what they prefer to be called. They may be more than boyfriends. On the other hand, they may not have made a commitment to one another that warrants their being called partners. And "friend" might make it seem that you're ashamed of them. Best to ask. Some couples feel able to be out and open with everyone, but others still feel the need to be cautious. I look forward to the day when this will no longer be true.
2006-09-29 10:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Partner
2006-09-29 10:26:55 · answer #3 · answered by nicole 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Partner
2006-09-29 10:26:33 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
refer to him by his name, your cousins friend/lover is a person. let whoever you tell the story to figure out their relationship on their own.
2006-09-29 10:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by desert_kats 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest u say this is my cousin's significant other. That will break the ice and everyone should be just fine. But say ex: This is Sam my significant other. Then no one's feelings are hurt and everyone goes on with their lives. Good Luck! It will be fine.
2006-09-29 10:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by vickie p 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I call my gay cousin's lover Anita.
2006-09-29 10:26:33 · answer #7 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the term "partner" is used a lot these days, but you should ask them, they may have an opinion on this.
2006-09-29 10:27:09 · answer #8 · answered by finaldx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would use 'partner'
It's politer than lover.
2006-09-29 10:28:27 · answer #9 · answered by Miss Vicki 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just like you would anyone else..by their name. When introducing them you could say this is my cousins friend so and so or you could introduce him as your cousins significant other.
2006-09-29 10:27:30 · answer #10 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the euphemism for homosexual lover is partner.
2006-09-29 10:29:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋