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My boyfriend (38) gets annoyed when I refer to him as "my boyfriend". He figures he's too old for that, plus after being together 3 years he feels "boyfriend" sounds too casual. He doesn't like being introduced as "my boyfriend" Well, a lot of times I refer to him as "my man" but I find that too "street" and only use it in informal situations. I also say "my guy" but I feel same way about that too. He refers to me as "My Lady" when in formal situations and "My Woman" in regular situations. I feel that men are at an advantage cuz "my lady" sounds just fine, especially when referring to someone you are serious with but not married to; but there is no equivalent for us women to use. I have asked him to suggest what he wants to be referenced as but he's come up with zero suggestions so far. So, what do you call them? My man-friend? My gentleman? Or should I just tell him to be satisfied I give him enough sex and quit moaning about labels? Last edited by MidasGirl; 10-22-2009 at 05:44 AM. |
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My bed warmer The boy ("The boy and I are going away for the weekend") My lover That guy I sleep with (if people get too nosy about our plans for the future) And in "formal" situations: My boyfriend or my partner. |
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Personally, I think terms like "my man" and "my woman" sound very possessive. A non-gender specific label like "partner" might be a good option as Michelle suggested. Another option might be to just avoid labels completely. Since the two of you have been together for 3 years, it seems likely that most people you know well will recognize him by name. When introducing him to others, is it necessary to explain what your personal relationship with him is?
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My stud My sextoy The milkman / postal worker / repair guy My surrogate husband The in-between guy My gigolo [/tongue in cheek] What problems people can make! (Your BF, not you.) 'My partner' is neutral. | |
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i despise the term "partner" in this sense. It sounds like you are referring to a business associate rather than a lover. Unfortunately I don't have an alternative, though I don't see the problem with saying "my man" (or my woman/lady). People who think it's too "possessive" are taking it way too literally. Personally, I wouldn't care what I got called, so long as the relationship was good. |
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Thanks everyone........this was supposed to be lighthearted and I'm glad to see most of you kept it so. @ar81 -- good suggestion. Maybe other half? Spousal equivalent? I think S/O sounds really good......I'll probably go with that. |
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