WHat's the difference between partner and boyfriend?

[Anonymous]

We've been more than friends for months and now he asked me to be his partner.
I said yes.
But I want to make sure what's the difference between boyfriend and a partner before i call him one. We both hate "girlfriend/boyfriend" labels but we do girlfriend/boyfriend things lol

Updates

+1 y

I'm 18, he's 19.

[Being_a_good_Indian]

A partner is always reliable and will help you problem-solve.

Even when you're past the honeymoon phase and not necessarily chatting every day, you can always rely on your partner to pick up the phone.

Boyfriends/Girlfriends let texts and calls linger because they're “not in the mood” to chat. But partners put you as a priority and will therefore get back to you quickly, or within a reasonable amount of time.

If he's too busy to talk, he'll be direct and not keep you waiting. If he's out with his family or friends, he'll let you know ahead of time or give you extra attention once he's home.

And if it's an emergency, he'll be there right away.

Bottom line: He will be reliable and there for you. If you're upset and he's not the best at showing his emotions, he will help you problem-solve and get past the crisis.

Partners include each other in their future plans.

Partners don't have to discuss the future 24/7 (no one needs that kind of pressure), but they sure give each other important updates regarding school, jobs, family, etc.

If there's a possible relocation, partners discuss this in advance, whether it means taking a break from the relationship, having an open relationship or toughing it out through long distance.

If partners love each other as much as they claim, they will work through anything. Boyfriends/Girlfriends give up. Partners rise to the challenge.

Continuing off number nine, partners have important talks discussing the future and make necessary compromises.

They may also test out different ideas or seek advice to see what works best for them.

This is an ultimate test of compatibility, and if your futures align, you're definitely in it for life.

It doesn't matter who said, “I love you” first.

It just matters that you've both established this.

Boyfriends/Girlfriends play games. Partners are in it for the long haul, and are just as happy to say “I love you” first as they are to hear the words come out of your mouth.

Though you've probably felt it for a few weeks already, hearing it out loud makes all the difference. So keep open communication and express affection regularly.

This makes those special moments even more intense, giving you thousands of butterflies.

Hope these can solve your doubts 😊🇮🇳

[Being_a_good_Indian]

Thanks for selecting my opinion as most helpful opinion. 😊🇮🇳

[topi_tonge]

partner-
i general, a partner is one who accompanies you to complete a task.
partner is a companion , an associate.
a good partner is always a friend
but he/she may not necessarily be a good a friend
your partner may/may not care for you. Its not host job to care for you, but a good parner is always caring.

boyfriend-

a boyfriend is a partner* with whom you're committed to spend your whole life

its not necessary for a boy to date someone to be her boyfriend

a boyfriend is a partner with whom you share romantic feelings.

ypur boyfriend is a person who must care for you.

all boyfriend​s are partners, but all partners are not boyfriends.

its necessary to be a good friend for being a good partner or a good boyfriend

[No_filter]

If you been in a relationship, and there is that much time, effort and dedication then you should know. I don't like that label either, sounds immature, but it can mean anything. If your that unsure ask if ya are exclusive.

[kaylaS91]

There is none. I think the whole idea of people to use 'partner' in place of boyfriend/girlfriend is just the product of the latest PC movement where people are speaking out against gender binary norms.

[Anonymous]

A boyfriend is someone you are dating. You may not live together.

A partner is usually someone that you are living with, that is also your boyfriend, fiance or sometimes, a husband.

[Opinion Owner]

Thank you for MHO!

[Anonymous]

It's the pretentious way of referring to someone you are dating. It is gender neutral so no one can tell whether you're dating a girl or a boy which makes them appear more snobbish.

[madgoat]

A rough differentiation might be :
girlfriend / boyfriend is more fun and carefree, and potentially short term.
Partnership is more serious, more grown up and longer term.

But he's probably just appropriating a term rather than drawing a distinction so I wouldn't worry too much.

[Robsinsf53]

Where I live you'd be my girlfriend. If a guy is talking and says " my partner couldn't make it", he's talking about his male partner... yes his very "gay" male partner. You're either a wife, girl- friend, significant other or a lady friend (platonic). Partner was taken by the gay community.

[Irishboy42]

Well a partner is a business term. Share equally in the good and the bad. Profit and loss. Invest in each others goals strengths and weakness for the better. Boyfriend and partner will work on equal terms

[kentlevi]

Means he wants you more than a girlfriend. It's like saying you'll be with him forever, like a life partner. Same thing as being married without actually being married yet.

[Boredguy112]

It means he doesn't know WTF he is doing, but likes you a lot.

LOL.

[Regular1]

Partners don't pay for everything like a boyfriend does

[Reddwolf]

Partner is only for sex boyfriend is the one u love

[Kranjec]

So your partner i. e. wife/husband is for sex only?

[kicksok]

Why don't you ask him what his definition is? A stranger's def could easily be different from his

[Anonymous]

That's right girls AND guys

Guys and girls can't be JUST FRIENDS. It doesn't exist

[X9MikeHoncho]

Partner = unconditional love

[RumEro]

you don't have to label everything

[Jayson101]

Um... If you buy a house together

[king34]

I think their the same

[Sabretooth]

part is just a casual fling

[Cody_Travers]

Nothing

[lord_chilled]

A label

[AlexDelux]

Sexx