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I think it’s because a lot of couples aren’t getting married anymore or might get married but after years of being and living together, possibly already having children together, etc. At some point a relationship ages out of girlfriend/boyfriend, if you aren’t married (can’t use husband/wife/spouse), then partner is the most appropriate term.
This is correct. It’s more accurate to diverse family structures, basically labeling who this person is to you instead of a subdivided or archaic relationship status. I also like that it takes gender out of the equation - much more egalitarian.
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I have noticed that too and I'm not really a fan. It weakens a low key way for us to broadcast and identify queerness. But maybe there is something I'm missing.
I was wondering if it’s more like removing the “other-ing” of queer people. Maybe it’s similar to removing gender from a profession, much like doctors are doctors regardless of gender and not using “female doctor”. So maybe they think partners are partners regardless ofsexual orientation?
I appreciate it, since it means when I say "partner" it's less confusing.
(My partner and I aren't married, but we own a house together and have been together for a decade, so "boyfriend" doesn't quite communicate it either.)
Yes. Its weird and impersonal. Even for gay couples.
There was also a time when we would say “partner” and strangers would be like “business partner or…?”
I like “Spouse” even if a ceremony wasn’t performed and the arrangement is common law. Spouse seems appropriate
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Well, it is because, in my view, straight people aren’t in a huge rush to get married either. While I’m happy that gay people have the option, it isn’t really for me. I remember after same-sex marriage became legal, in whatever state then federally, a lot of gay people rushed in. Everyone one of them that I know has been divorced at least once. With the financial consequences that come with it.
I’m sorry this happens in this day and age 😞
Agreed.