Boyfriend sounds so high school. Isn't there a better word?
2007-01-16 12:35:13 · 19 answers · asked by silhouet57 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I introduced my now husband (then live-in) by his name. Anyone I cared about us already knew him, and I didn't feel it was anyone else's business what our living arrangements were. People get it on their own given time, it is in the way you are with each other that tells the tale
2007-01-16 12:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by pokey's gumby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I would introduce him as my companion. You are right - boyfriend sounds high school. Or, I would simply introduce him by his name. Have you asked him how he wants to be introduced???? I wish you the best.
2007-01-16 12:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by Sue T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Companion, partner, friend, "my guy", significant other, "the man in my life"....any of those work better for ya?
I agree, past a certain age, "boyfriend" just does sound odd...I'm 42 and I'm gettin' to that point...
2007-01-16 12:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not obligated to reveal everything about yourself and him to people when you are introduced. When it comes up in conversation that you two are living together I can't imagine anyone will be horrified and shocked that you didn't introduce him as your boyfriend in order to prepare her/him for the news.
2007-01-16 12:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you live together are you are close i'd call him my constant companion or my special friend.That does not imply too much nor does it sound like kids.
2007-01-16 12:43:11 · answer #5 · answered by Meemi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Partner.
2007-01-16 12:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by Corrine L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Synonyms: admirer, baby, beau, companion, crush, daddy, date, escort, fiancé, flame*, follower, gentleman caller, gentleman friend, heartthrob, inamorato, lover, main man, man, old man, paramour, squeeze, steady, suitor, swain, sweetheart, truelove, wooer, young man
Personally I like "truelove"... I think that pretty much sums it all up.
2007-01-16 12:40:23 · answer #7 · answered by raewrn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just use their name. When you're an adult you don't have the insecurities of letting everyone know your relationship status.
2007-01-16 12:43:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want you to meet John Doe. John doe meet Jane Doe.
That is it you don't need to add more .
2007-01-16 12:39:35 · answer #9 · answered by mamayer6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tell people this is my friend as I put my arm around him and give him a little squeeze. People get it.
2007-01-16 12:38:21 · answer #10 · answered by ME 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋