I called some people I’m seeing partners, but got scolded by a friend because I guess partner means a relationship that’s more “serious”. My friend suggested calling them lovers.

I’m emotionally involved with all my people and I care about them. I just get an ick from labels and relationship ladders (abusive family).

I’m looking for a word that’s unassuming, but clearly says “I’m not single” so I can easily be honest with monogamous people.

Any suggestions? Lover sounds a little too much like cheating.

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    31 year ago

    Partner works. There are many different types of partners, like business partner, gaming partner, conversational partner, romantic partner, and sexual partner (with some possible overlaps of course)