What would be a more grown up term for "boyfriend"?

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I'm not really comfortable in calling my boyfriend a "boyfriend" for the mere fact that we are not kids any more. We're in our 30's and we've been together for over 3 years! We live together and are basically a married couple, except that we're not married and I don't want to call him my "husband" for that reason. I'm not sure about calling him my "partner" either because that makes it sound like a business relationship! "Man-friend" just sounds funny!

Any suggestions?

juliette · Accepted Answer

Sometimes I find it's easier to call mine 'my husband' as that's what people presume anyway!
 I don't mind saying 'partner' as it does sound quite grown up!!

skalragg · Answer

Unless you are engaged or married, the only thing to call him other than boy friend is partner

rbkgolfshop · Answer

I think the boyfriend term is for all ages from teens to seniors. 

If you are shy calling him boyfriend, well just introduce him using his name.

"Hello, this is Jack"

randomheart707 · Answer

my.... spouse , lover , signifigant other , .....you could just have him buy you a 25 cent ring from a vending machine a call it your engadgement ring then he can earn the title fiance and you wouldnt have to be married:)!!!!

Moondog · Answer

Lover.

Where&#39;s my scooby snack? · Answer

Domestic partner

Honeybuns

Handsome

Big guy

Lover

Escort

Beau

Suitor

Mate

Life partner

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Take your pick.

Greg · Answer

significant other, but that is such BS and everyone knows it.  Boyfriend is normal and fine.

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What would be a more grown up term for "boyfriend"?

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