Per some conversations I’ve been having recently, I’m wondering…how do those of you out in blogworld refer to the person with whom you’re in a mutually exclusive relationship?
Once you get past a certain age, the terms “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” seem almost silly. On the other hand, though, there doesn’t seem to be a viable alternative.
Significant Other
Okay, but almost overly PC. Also nearly always refers to a spouse.
Partner
This one carries with it a certain connotation…for example, if I referred to my “partner,” I suspect that people might get the idea that Jen is more than just my roommate.
“Friend”
For one, it smacks of those distasteful Molson ads. And for another, one might look silly making those quote marks in the air all the time. Think Say Anything.
Lover
Really, can anyone say this without thinking of Will Ferrell on SNL and giggling? “My lov-ah.”
*snicker*
(okay, reading those two in succession makes me want to break into song. “And I’ll be your friend…and I’ll be your luuuuuuuuhvah.” Ah, Gloria Loring and Carl Anderson. Ahem.)
And, as R’s friend Debbie pointed out:
My Main Squeeze
“is more appropriate to a favourite accordion than a loved one.”
Hee. đŸ˜‰
After seeing Best in Show (yep, I’ve finally seen it…*loved* it. I don’t know if I’m willing to pick a favorite, though.) I rather enjoyed the idea of using “euphemism.”