In what context do people use the term Significant Other?

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In what context do people use the term Significant Other?

Is it common for a woman to describe her boyfreind as a significant other or is the woman describing a girl friend as a significant other,

2007-12-28 03:28:11 · 2 answers · asked by Rogernyc 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology

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I live with my boyfriend and have referred to him as my significant other when I've verbally RSVP'd for certain parties or events. Though I feel it's a basic universal term, I've been told that mostly it is used to describe commited gay couples.

2007-12-28 03:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Boyfriends, fiances, or husbands. I never called my girlfriends my significant other.

2007-12-28 11:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋