Do you like the word partner?? I hate that term, I will only use the words boyfriend and husband. I don't know why I hate it, I don't feel inferior or discriminated against, I just don't like the term. What are your opinions on it?
2007-07-04 04:51:41 · 13 answers · asked by dudeboy 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
It is typical of the current times. We want a sound bite to answer all the questions. So partner is used. It can describe many things....and yet still not provide details.
I dislike it not because of what it is..but what it does not do...decribe the depth of a relationship.
2007-07-04 04:59:56 · answer #1 · answered by snaketat 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't mind the term at all but I prefer Life-Partner. The term "boyfriend" sounds like a casual fling, something not-that-serious and after 7 years it is far more than a "fling".
2007-07-04 12:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a problem with it in general, but in my case, it makes a serious confusion..for I have a business partner who lives with me, AND my lover who lives with me....so what do I call my lover to distinguish between lover and partner... difficult. I ended up with Life-mate and partner/best friend. Works just fine. I hate the word, Husband, for that is a Straight word that defines, in Straight's minds, a sexual role, as does the word, "wife." I see nothing wrong with the word, "mate," "Life-mate," or "lover." "Lover" says it all to those meeting you, certainly clears the air as to the relationship in one fell swoop. But, "lover" can sound so temporary at the same time..."life-mate" makes it very obvious that this is your lover for life. Good luck, and thanks for a question that has some meat to it...this site has become a very childish place lately. Peace.
2007-07-04 11:58:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i use it, i like it.
spouse, partner, significant other,it's no different from heterosexuals and their partners, it isn't only used by lgbt people.
still means the same, the guy i've chosen to spend my life with.
i think you've just not seen it used in terms of heterosexual couples so much, so you feel that it's a lgbt thing? like we get civil unions and heteros get marriages?
partner is used in the same terms as heterosexual people, no need to feel inferior because of it, and i'm just as happy to say "my boyfriend" or "husband" as it anyway.
take care
2007-07-04 11:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by §ilver 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
personally, I like it, and I use it. my significant other is not just a girlfriend..we are a committed, and monogamous couple. "girlfriend/boyfriend" to me don't sound like terms that show commitment....they sound "temporary." but that's my personal opinion. we are also registered domestic partners and have had a commitment ceremony. and, as soon as we earn the legal right, we will get married and I'll legally call her my wife!
2007-07-04 12:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by redcatt63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like it, it just sounds stupid. We're not partners, we're lovers. I usually use the words "boyfriend", "hubby" or "spouse", depending on the person and the solemnity of the situation.
2007-07-04 12:51:24 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a favorite of mine. I prefer your terms as well. I need a boyfriend or husband
2007-07-04 12:36:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds too business-y to me. I'd rather be someone's girlfriend, or sweetheart, or angel. Maybe one day if the world evolves, I'll get to be some special woman's wife.
Edit:
Partner in crime! Now that could make me change my mind about the word....Hmmmmmmmmm
2007-07-04 11:59:40 · answer #8 · answered by FTW 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm very neutral to the term. It doesn't really bother me, nor does it excite me enough to want to jump with joy :-D
2007-07-04 11:57:42 · answer #9 · answered by Gaymes Last Orchestra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like this term. To me it means a partnership, two people working together for one common goal.
I dunno why I just like the idea of a partner in crime... lol.
2007-07-04 11:58:56 · answer #10 · answered by Sophie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋