Is there a different word for a boyfriend or girlfriend when you're (a) over 40 and (b) straight? When I refer to my boyfriend as my partner, people immediately assume I'm gay. (Not that there's anything wrong with being gay, I'm just trying to find a different word)
So.... whaddya think? Got a different word for it?
2007-10-31 07:54:15 · 17 answers · asked by Durga sings the classics 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Very expressive, Vivi. What's with the hate?
2007-10-31 07:58:37 · update #1
Oh Wise One.... do you even read the questions? And, way to hate.
2007-10-31 08:02:32 · update #2
what's wrong with calling him boy friend. partner does sound kinda gay. trust me i'd know.
2007-10-31 08:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sexy house music 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Boyfriend/girlfriend is fine. I don't really like the "fiance" term for some reason. I never used it when I was engaged either. So I understand what you're saying about "boyfriend". Sounds weird to ya, huh?
2007-10-31 15:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by Kim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 45 and introduce my guy as my boyfriend. I wouldn't know what else to call him that wouldn't sound stupid. This is my honey? My guy? My significant other??
2007-10-31 14:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by dinny's engaged!! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Significant other. That's how my boyfriend and I refer to each other when we are in public.
EMT
2007-10-31 14:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by emt_me911 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You could call him your sweetheart â¥
Sorry, I couldn't come up with anything else. I never really thought of it like that until you explained...
2007-10-31 15:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My man, husband (if hes not there), but i say partner also x
2007-10-31 15:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mum 2 Boys 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My ( insert real name here) would work nicely and get the message across : )
2007-10-31 20:22:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could say "my love" or "my significant other", or there's always "my better half"..but maybe you're the better half :D
2007-10-31 20:50:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say boyfriend, its fine!
2007-10-31 15:01:56 · answer #9 · answered by Sour Girl™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your man/woman.
2007-10-31 15:00:47 · answer #10 · answered by Nico 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋