More straight couples are using the word partner. Here’s why | CNN
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More Millennial and Gen Z couples are using the word “partner” for their significant others, claiming “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” don’t convey in the significance of their commitment.
    • Kowowow@lemmy.ca
      3·
      11 days ago

      I didn’t think I was enforcing any rules just felt like people are missing out on something special, it’s not like there hasn’t been a long fight to get equal marriage rights

    • i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      31·
      11 days ago

      I’ve heard significant other/SO and other half. Seems a bit off if drag’s polyam though.

      There’s a lot of alternatives, but fuck the haters and use what drag’s partner and drag prefers.