I remember reading an article weeks ago in USA Today about how many people in various rings of society (mostly women, I'd bet) were in a bit of a quandary as to what to call the person they're currently involved with (but, obviously, not married to.) Normally, the term would have been "boyfriend" or "girlfriend", but apparently, it's the opinion among many these sound way too "high schoolish". Personally, I didn't know this was a subject of such concern among certain peoples, but I don't get invited to too many parties.
A few terms were being suggested like "significant other", "partner" and such. In Europe, they frequently use the term "lover" but many here in the U.S. seem to feel that's a bit "strong" for everyday use. I supposed that "Love of my life" (LOML?) is probably too long and corny, while, "The person I'm currently f**king" probably takes all romance out of the situation.
Now, of course, we all know about FOB (friends with benefits), that is, when two people are friends, have sex on occasion for fun, but neither expect nor want any commitments to each other. Honestly, I don't really see how one could be friends with somebody, have sex with them regularly, and be perfectly comfortable with the idea they're seeing other people as well as yourself, but hey, I'm a boring person. Anyway, that's hardly relevant as I don't think FOB quite encapsulates the relationship at hand, so it's out.
Personally, I can't think of any terms to suggest (well, none that are remotely appropriate anyway) plus I'm probably too lonely and bitter right now to even take the subject completely seriously (as you've already guessed).
How about you guys? Any suggestions?
I'm still trying to figure out what separates the munchies from a big mac attack.
Try "Person I Came With" at your next party. It's a truthful term that doesn't say anything about the nature of your relationship other than you arrived with them at the event.
Boyfriend/girlfriend to me sounds childish. Why cant people just say this is my date? or when asked if they are dating just say yes im seeing someone? Significant other is a good one, partner, lover... I have been married for 16 years so thankfully this isnt really an issue for me. :smile:
Quote from: 3mnkids on August 27, 2009, 06:24:20 AMWhy cant people just say this is my date? or when asked if they are dating just say yes im seeing someone?
Exactly. Why does it seem that the moment someone goes on a date they immediately have to be labelled as being "in a relationship"? I suppose it has to do with the assumption that they will be having sex on that first date? I must be very old-fashioned, but it seems more of a
potential relationship to me. "Dating" is not necessarily a "boyfriend/girlfriend" level of closeness.
(*edited for spelling only - sorry!)
That 'lover' stuff is nonsense !
:bouncegiggle:
Yet another piece of people being misinformed about us Europeans.....
Usually only married or engaged couples say that !
Only under exceptional circumstances do people call each other 'lover'. We don't use it 'frequently'!!
Partner if fine...not very romantic, though. Girlfriend is a little childish, but kinda sweet.
"Victim" would be my suggestion.
Try these:
"I'd like you to meet my . . . "
* Slam Piece
* Pump
* Ho
Is "the ol' ball and chain" appropriate? :teddyr:
Affectionately, I use the term "Gutterslut" . . .
I've always liked "my old lady".
My girlfriend and I generally use "boyfriend" and "girlfriend." Though I'm trying to popularize the replacements "Spanking dispenser" and "Spanking recipient."
I always used "girl friend" or "my girl". Now it's "BALL AND CHAIN". :bouncegiggle: :twirl: :bouncegiggle:
Quote from: ghouck on August 27, 2009, 10:18:13 AM
Affectionately, I use the term "Gutterslut" . . .
Enjoying sinlge life are we, ghouck ?
:teddyr:
Quote from: BTM on August 26, 2009, 11:51:25 PM
Personally, I can't think of any terms to suggest plus I'm probably too lonely and bitter right now to even take the subject completely seriously (as you've already guessed).
Oh, don't be lonely !
You've always got us !
:cheers:
Well, there's always one of those derogatory terms your mother uses. :lookingup: :hatred: :lookingup: :lookingup:
Bone smoker...
:bouncegiggle: :twirl: :bouncegiggle:
The terms my wife and I refer to each other is not work safe so I can not put them here. Just say one is a term also used to indicate a female dog and the other is the exit of your colon. Thing is we call each other these even when we are not mad at each other. It's just our thing.
Quote from: LilCerberus on August 27, 2009, 12:34:26 PM
Well, there's always one of those derogatory terms your mother uses. :lookingup: :hatred: :lookingup: :lookingup:
All these years and you're still bitter....
Quote from: doggett on August 27, 2009, 07:19:41 AM
Usually only married or engaged couples say that !
Why would a married couple use the term "lover"? I mean, wouldn't "husband" and "wife" about cover it? Or are they wanting to make it clear that they're still having sex?
(Ooooh! Yeah, I went there!) ;)
Quote from: Saucerman on August 27, 2009, 12:13:18 PM
My girlfriend and I generally use "boyfriend" and "girlfriend." Though I'm trying to popularize the replacements "Spanking dispenser" and "Spanking recipient."
Which one are you? ;)
Quote from: doggett on August 27, 2009, 12:20:20 PM
Quote from: BTM on August 26, 2009, 11:51:25 PM
Personally, I can't think of any terms to suggest plus I'm probably too lonely and bitter right now to even take the subject completely seriously (as you've already guessed).
Oh, don't be lonely !
You've always got us !
:cheers:
Yeah, I know, but none of you guys are volunteering to sleep with me. Granted, I'd only be interested in the few females on this board (well, okay, about maybe that one young fellow, what's his name) but still...
Quote from: meQal on August 27, 2009, 01:37:47 PM
The terms my wife and I refer to each other is not work safe so I can not put them here. Just say one is a term also used to indicate a female dog and the other is the exit of your colon. Thing is we call each other these even when we are not mad at each other. It's just our thing.
sniff, , sniff, ,, THAT, ,sob, , sob, , is the most ROMANTIC thing I've ever heard, , sniff sniff, , You had me at "Female Dog". . .
Quote from: LilCerberus on August 27, 2009, 01:03:09 AM
I'm still trying to figure out what separates the munchies from a big mac attack.
Well munchies is you want to eat something. Big Mac Attack is when you get the munchies that only a Big Mac (the McDonald's sandwich) will satisfy.
Quote from: BTM on August 27, 2009, 03:03:36 PM
Yeah, I know, but none of you guys are volunteering to sleep with me.
Give ghouck enough bacon...
Quote from: BTM on August 27, 2009, 03:06:13 PM
Quote from: LilCerberus on August 27, 2009, 01:03:09 AM
I'm still trying to figure out what separates the munchies from a big mac attack.
Well munchies is you want to eat something. Big Mac Attack is when you get the munchies that only a Big Mac (the McDonald's sandwich) will satisfy.
If your weed was grown in or to the north of Mexico , it's the munchies, if it was grown to the south of Mexico, it's a Big Mac Attack.
Quote from: ghouck on August 27, 2009, 03:05:19 PM
Quote from: meQal on August 27, 2009, 01:37:47 PM
The terms my wife and I refer to each other is not work safe so I can not put them here. Just say one is a term also used to indicate a female dog and the other is the exit of your colon. Thing is we call each other these even when we are not mad at each other. It's just our thing.
sniff, , sniff, ,, THAT, ,sob, , sob, , is the most ROMANTIC thing I've ever heard, , sniff sniff, , You had me at "Female Dog". . .
Man, I just laughed.....HARD! :bouncegiggle:
Quote from: doggett on August 27, 2009, 03:06:47 PM
Quote from: BTM on August 27, 2009, 03:03:36 PM
Yeah, I know, but none of you guys are volunteering to sleep with me.
Give ghouck enough bacon...
(http://www.craptasticvoyage.com/pictures/BaconLube0413.jpg)
Bow-chicka-bow-bowwww!
Quote from: doggett on August 27, 2009, 02:09:30 PM
Quote from: LilCerberus on August 27, 2009, 12:34:26 PM
Well, there's always one of those derogatory terms your mother uses. :lookingup: :hatred: :lookingup: :lookingup:
All these years and you're still bitter....
Well, you know...
After my Dad ran off, she'd just go on & on & on & on & on about it.
I feel like I've already been married, & not that cool part where you're always smiling at each other for no reason, but that part that sucky part you're always getting nagged & henpecked, & everything's your fault...
I have heard that the term "f**kmate" is used by people.
Quote from: doggett on August 27, 2009, 03:06:47 PM
Quote from: BTM on August 27, 2009, 03:03:36 PM
Yeah, I know, but none of you guys are volunteering to sleep with me.
Give ghouck enough bacon...
Ahh.. he's got too much facial hair for me. (Nothing personal, Ghouck.)
:)
Quote from: BTM on August 27, 2009, 07:53:09 PM
Quote from: doggett on August 27, 2009, 03:06:47 PM
Quote from: BTM on August 27, 2009, 03:03:36 PM
Yeah, I know, but none of you guys are volunteering to sleep with me.
Give ghouck enough bacon...
Ahh.. he's got too much facial hair for me. (Nothing personal, Ghouck.)
:)
Lol, I read this literally seconds after I finished shaving.
Quote from: ghouck on August 27, 2009, 10:28:18 PM
Quote from: BTM on August 27, 2009, 07:53:09 PM
Quote from: doggett on August 27, 2009, 03:06:47 PM
Quote from: BTM on August 27, 2009, 03:03:36 PM
Yeah, I know, but none of you guys are volunteering to sleep with me.
Give ghouck enough bacon...
Ahh.. he's got too much facial hair for me. (Nothing personal, Ghouck.)
:)
Lol, I read this literally seconds after I finished shaving.
That's called
destiny ! :teddyr:
I used to hear the term "Steady" going around back in the late eighties & early nineties.
Quote from: LilCerberus on August 28, 2009, 03:47:03 PM
I used to hear the term "Steady" going around back in the late eighties & early nineties.
I suggested to one female friend to try "the guy I keep around the house", but she said that was too long...
My friend likes to refer to her husband as her "life partner" just to be a jerk. She also changes her Taco Bell orders in the drive through from soft shell to hard shell to make him say "Oh - Make it hard!"
Heard the term "Harvey Norman" the other day to describe a partner. Harvey Norman is a chain of electronics/furniture stores which advertise quite heavily interest free terms on their larger items. So therefore a "Harvey Norman" is a partner with 'no interest for 24 months.'
:teddyr:
Translate to the equivalent store in your country of origin and away you go!
Quote from: BTM on August 27, 2009, 03:01:14 PM
Quote from: Saucerman on August 27, 2009, 12:13:18 PM
My girlfriend and I generally use "boyfriend" and "girlfriend." Though I'm trying to popularize the replacements "Spanking dispenser" and "Spanking recipient."
Which one are you? ;)
I'm the dispenser.