He and I are both over 40 and the term "boyfriend" sounds like we're teenagers or 20 somethings. I don't care for "lovers" because it connotes an illicit relationship or the term "significant other" because it just sounds too cold and impersonal. The word "partner" is often used by homosexual couples which, of course, we're not.
Can anyone come up with creative ideas?
2007-06-25 06:30:19 · 24 answers · asked by susandiane311 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
You've nixed all the common ones...you can say "friend". I see no issue with "partner" as it would be clear he was your s.o. and since you are not homosexual no one would raise an eyebrow. That term doesn't belong to the gay community.
I'm 42 and when in that position, I refer to a guy as my 'boyfriend'. It's the term most people understand and clearly defines our relationship as a romantic couple, not only platonic friends or only sex buddies.
2007-06-25 06:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, my wife is 36 and I am 40 too and I feel like we still young, I believe that is all in your heart and mind. Do not worry about is boyfriend/girlfriend, partner, lover, etc. The more important is that you are together, and love each other. My wife still my girlfriend, lover, partner etc. just depends how you want to live it. I think that if you have a boyfriend/girlfriend when you are older than 20 is awesome, why we need to feel different when you are in love.
Age is a matter of mind, if you don't mind does not matter.
Be happy and enjoy your boyfriend. Lucky him to have a girlfriend eh :)
2007-06-25 06:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by cronos93291 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 'manfriend' or 'companion'. Some use 'bo''.
And I've heard some gals use 'buddy' and 'pal', which are nice terms of endearment. Even 'chum'. All of those work because he is a male. But... the term 'best friend' is good too, I think. And wouldn't he be, being so very close to you, if he IS that close? :-)
~ Jonathan Rich
2007-06-25 06:57:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jonathan Rich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not "partner"? That's what I would have said. Are you in the US? Because I'm in the Uk and maybe "partner" has different connotations over there. Over here it is perfectly normal to call a heterosexual partner your partner.
How about "other half"? Or is that just an English thing?!
2007-06-25 06:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by slcmillard 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Male Friend, or just call him by his first name.
Also favorites are 'Parma Kye' Which is from a TV show and was the word for Sould Mate.
Or Man that I love,
2007-06-25 06:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by thesoulcaged 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever felt that you were a little hung up on bullshit?
How about:
Paramour;
Male friend;
Love of my life;
Stupid - then you could get one of the "I'm with stupid" tee-shirts.
Face it girl (yes, your question says you are, regardless of your chronological age) it doesn't matter what label you stick on the poor man, it matters whether you love him or not.
2007-06-25 06:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by crow3862000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call him a Gentleman until he shows hes not worthy of the title.
2007-06-25 06:38:34 · answer #7 · answered by billy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the term, "boyfriend" ! Stick with that. What else is there really? My old man? My main man?
2007-06-25 06:33:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
loveybuddy//sweetiepie//
its okay to use the term boyfriend in anycase too. lets say u take spanish lessons and u have a teacher. u don't have to stop calling her your spanish teacher just cause teens and kids have teachers and use that term...you kno?
2007-06-25 06:36:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always like to refer to my "boyfriend" as "MY man" because no one else has him, and it gives the impression that you are very proud to have him and that you treasure him. Or... "MY love." That also implies that you have more than just a guy who you are dating... it's deeper.
2007-06-25 06:36:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋