do u say meet my boyfriend, or my partner,or my lover?? what do u say.
2006-12-29 13:15:21 · 13 answers · asked by harmony 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
You can just take his hand and lead him over to whomever you want him to meet and say, "I want to introduce you to *name*." When they see you holding his hand, they'll get the message about the nature of your relationship.
If I had to use a word, I'd use "boyfriend". "Partner" still sounds like being in business together, and "lover" sounds too much like a fawk buddy.
2006-12-29 13:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by castle h 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Boyfriend sounds a bit juvenile. Partner invokes a business relationship. Lover sounds a bit sleezy (as in "this is the person that I'm currently f***ing). Husband doesn't really apply (if you're a gay man) and makes you sound like "the wife". What about soulmate or special friend? I really don't think any of these sound quite right...hmmm. Maybe someone needs to come up with a brand new term for gay couples...any ideas?
2006-12-29 13:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lorenz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You introduce people to your boyfriend if you have been together a short time, and your partner if for a while
2006-12-29 13:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For now, I say my girlfriend. Saying my partner always sounds odd to me. I have couple friends who always use my partner, and it seems to give people this moment of confusion before they put 2 and 2 together. So for now, I'm sticking with my girlfriend. Until we get married, then she will be my wife.
2006-12-29 15:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by dani_kin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Partner
Other-half
mate
2006-12-29 14:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lover or girlfriend
2006-12-29 13:26:58 · answer #6 · answered by Namaste 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What about I'd like to introduce you to my better half
2006-12-29 13:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"and this is my partner, Gwenneth B...." Social occasions which required formal introductions were rare.
Rose P.
2006-12-29 15:26:24 · answer #8 · answered by rose p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's nine thirty on Friday Night.
I say "Yes, I'm single, but happy".
2006-12-29 13:21:30 · answer #9 · answered by Jude M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is Kaye, my Best Beloved of 26 years. :)
2006-12-29 13:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋