CelesteSeven Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Okay, so I know I have another post going in this section (thanks to everyone that has replied! ) but I have another question. So say you are two adults and are a couple... and absolutely hate using the terms "boyfriend" and "girlfriend". Personally, I don't think saying "so and so is my girlfriend" makes the girl sound as if she's 12. But when I have to describe someone that is 28 as my "boyfriend"... it sounds so juvenille and it makes me cringe. "Special friend" has been mentioned... but that's what my aunt calls the guy she is sleeping with... she's in love with the guy, but the dude is really only using her as a sex buddy and doesn't want to go as far as to say "boyfriend". So 'special friend' to me sounds like someone you're just sleeping with... and juvenille as well. What do you guys call your... other halves? Link to comment
Yvette84 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I've heard older people say "lady friend" or "companion" or you could say "the guy I'm seeing" or "my guy" Link to comment
anggrace Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Boyfriend doesn't sound juvenille to me. That what I call my guy. Link to comment
anggrace Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I've heard older people say "lady friend" or "companion" or you could say "the guy I'm seeing" or "my guy" Yeah, Ive heard lady friend from older people. Thats not too bad. But how old is she? That might not fit. Link to comment
EvaGina Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 boyfriend or mister work for me I might call him my tumor sometime and see what happens oooh, or my goiter Link to comment
Boughs Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Boyfriend Girlfriend never sounded trivial to me. My friends mother calls her "man" her boyfriend... she is almost 50. If your relationship is strong and serious enough, I don't think saying "my boyfriend" will damage or trivialize it. Link to comment
treefrogkate Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I'm 29 and my boyfriend is 26... and neither of us have a problem with boyfriend/girlfriend. Lady friend sounds like old people speak (and we made fun of one of my guy's friends when he talked about his "lady friend" because it just sounded so weird coming out of him). How about simply "man" and "woman", as in "This is my man, Bob"? Link to comment
CelesteSeven Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Oh I don't think it'll damage it at all! I just don't like "boyfriend" for some reason! Can't really explain why... Link to comment
EvaGina Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I like lady friend... but then i like things a bit strange how about boyfiend Link to comment
CelesteSeven Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 ha, Eva the "friend" part isn't the problem. The "boy" is. Come on, he's nearly 30. He may ACT like he's 16, but he isn't And btw, your tag line from "perfect day"... is there a different version? if so, then I downloaded the boring one with something about a park and a movie... not drugs and bbq's! Link to comment
ScreenagerX Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I've just convinced my GF to start using 'Partner' Link to comment
EvaGina Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 ha, Eva the "friend" part isn't the problem. The "boy" is. Come on, he's nearly 30. He may ACT like he's 16, but he isn't And btw, your tag line from "perfect day"... is there a different version? if so, then I downloaded the boring one with something about a park and a movie... not drugs and bbq's! "hi, thsi is my manfriend, " make a joke out of it and no, the song was what my bf made up (on the spot) and sang to me after an amazing day at this beach party, then (obviously) a bbq at his friends place thats all I can remember of it... it was a rather fuzzy day Link to comment
Hayles Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 We simply say "partner".... it sounds a lot more mature and committed.... well, I think so! hehe... "This is my partner!" It's nice. Link to comment
EvaGina Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 We simply say "partner".... it sounds a lot more mature and committed.... well, I think so! hehe... "This is my partner!" It's nice. I dont like "partner" it always seems to be used by people who are living together and having spats about whether they will get engaged or not... Link to comment
Hayles Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 hehe, well, yeah, that makes sense too... "this is the other half" or "the better half" is one I hear lots!!!! Just a casual way of saying it, without actually putting a 'status' on the relationship as such! It's very Aussie! Link to comment
EvaGina Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 hehe, well, yeah, that makes sense too... "this is the other half" or "the better half" is one I hear lots!!!! Just a casual way of saying it, without actually putting a 'status' on the relationship as such! It's very Aussie! sorry, I didnt mean to sound mean I like "the better half" "the ball n chain" Link to comment
lizziebee Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 At my age, my bf both in our 40's, bf and gf sound a little young to me but the only other thing I can think of right now, being in that giddy night mode, is: this is the guy I am having sex with! LOL! sorry sometimes I am easily amused....I personally do not like Special Friend as it sounds like a throw away term, not of endearment. I think we are going to have to just accept guy friend, girlfriend, boyfriend, the animal I love, like lust after....don't know, wish I could be more helpful to you.... Link to comment
Hayles Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No word of a lie, this old friend of the family was having a casual relationship with a lovely guy. She brought him along for christmas eve drinks to my families' home, and I was thinking, wow, maybe it's more serious now and then she opened her mouth to introduce him by saying, "This is my jab, Peter!" Oh my dear!! Now that's one way to put it! hehe And Gina, you didn't sound mean... I get what you were saying, it can sound a little Jerry Springer! hehe Link to comment
lizziebee Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 ooh I like that! "Mister" Thanks Link to comment
lizziebee Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No word of a lie, this old friend of the family was having a casual relationship with a lovely guy. She brought him along for christmas eve drinks to my families' home, and I was thinking, wow, maybe it's more serious now and then she opened her mouth to introduce him by saying, "This is my jab, Peter!" Oh my dear!! Now that's one way to put it! hehe And Gina, you didn't sound mean... I get what you were saying, it can sound a little Jerry Springer! hehe Too funny Hayles! Actually that works too! Link to comment
ScreenagerX Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I dont like "partner" it always seems to be used by people who are living together and having spats about whether they will get engaged or not... Really? I've always thought it was a more mature version of girl/boy-friend like when your at a dinner function or something for introductions; ie ".....and this is my partner ". Or even the step before Fiance/Fiancee. I am still using "Girlfriend" to describe my Girlfriend at the moment anyway, as we're still early days in the relationship Link to comment
kr356 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I call my SO, my partner. Link to comment
EvaGina Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 ooh I like that! "Mister" Thanks Yep, then you can be the missus! Link to comment
ScreenagerX Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Yep, then you can be the missus! The GF doesn't like that one. I think its the first thing I've found that really winds her up. She hates it!!!!! Kinda funny when I use it for reaction though Link to comment
EvaGina Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 The GF doesn't like that one. I think its the first thing I've found that really winds her up. She hates it!!!!! Kinda funny when I use it for reaction though I dont like b***h... its the only thing I dont find humorous unless obviously done in a piss take kind of way Link to comment
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