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.

  • recursive_recursion [they/them]@programming.devEnglish
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    1 year ago

    partners makes sense, I’m confused as to why your friend is caught up on the word rather than being generally happy for your wellbeing

    if your partners are ok with them being called partners than it doesn’t matter what other people think as they aren’t in an intimate relationship with you

    people gatekeeping for the smallest of things is really a waste of time IMO