male romantic partner
from 'boy' + 'friend'
Boyfriend is a boy who's a friend - but more than a friend, comprehend?
Asymmetric with 'girlfriend'—both reinforce heteronormative relationship framing. Neither term is neutral; both center romantic/sexual relationship status as identity marker.
Use 'partner' or specify relationship type (spouse, companion, significant other) regardless of gender. This avoids gendered diminutives and respects varied relationship structures.
["partner","significant other","spouse","companion"]
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