Lost for Words: What Comes after “Boyfriend” When Marriage Isn’t a Desire?

When you’re in a serious, long-term relationship, the terms “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” can begin to feel a bit juvenile, or at least insufficient for describing your level of commitment. But what do you call the person you share a life with when you’re not married, and don’t necessarily want to be? By Erika Allen. Photo by Ryan McGinley. Continue reading “Lost for Words: What Comes after “Boyfriend” When Marriage Isn’t a Desire?”