🤔 Well, well, well... looks like we've got ourselves a bit of a partner predicament! 😅 Meet our lovely couple, a 27-year-old gal and her 29-year-old beau, Taylor. 💑 They've been together for a whopping 5 years and have decided to ditch the traditional labels of "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" for the more mature-sounding "partner." 🙌 But hold on to your hats, folks, because this seemingly innocent choice has landed them in a world of confusion and drama! 😱 Let's dive into this juicy tale and see what all the fuss is about! 🍿
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🤔 The Partner Predicament: A Tale of Two Lovebirds 🐦
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💍 No Wedding Bells, Just Life Partners 💑
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🤝 Partners in Crime... Er, Life! 😉
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🌆 New City, New Friends, New Confusion! 🤷♀️
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😲 Surprise! It's a Man! 🧔
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🤨 Wait, You're Not Dating a Woman? 🙋♀️
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🌲 Lumberjack or Nurse? The Name Game! 🏥
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😠 The Dreaded Nurse Comment 💉
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😤 Irritation Station: All Aboard! 🚂
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😱 Accused of Queer Baiting?! 🌈
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📱 The Dreaded Group Text 😬
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🤯 Wait, What? We Can't Use 'Partner' Now? 😕
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🙅♀️ Befriended for Being a 'Safe' Lesbian? 🤦♀️
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🤨 Assumptions, Assumptions Everywhere! 🙄
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😒 The Silent Treatment: Friendship Over? 🙅♀️
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🤷♀️ Confused and Curious: The Coworker Test 👀
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🤔 To Partner or Not to Partner? That is the Question! 🎭
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🤷♀️ Assumptions Are on Them! 💁♀️
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🚫 Is 'Partner' Banned for Straight Couples? 🙅♂️
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Straight Couple's 'Partner' Predicament Sparks LGBT Outrage!
Our heterosexual heroine and her hunky partner, Taylor, have found themselves in quite the pickle. By simply referring to each other as "partners," they've accidentally sparked outrage among their new LGBT friends! Accusations of "queer baiting" are flying, and friendships are on the line. To make matters worse, Taylor's manly nurse status has only added fuel to the fire. Will our couple stand their ground and continue using the term they're comfortable with? Or will they cave to the pressure and go back to the good ol' "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" labels? The internet has some thoughts, and they're not holding back!
Lesbian friends assume partner's gender based on profession, OP not TA.
hideme21 | hideme21
Using gender-neutral terms like 'partner' keeps LGBT+ community safer 🏳️🌈, friend's reaction was obnoxious 😑
NegotiationExternal1 | NegotiationExternal1
NTA defends use of "partner" and calls out friend's bigotry.
erstwhilecockatoo | erstwhilecockatoo
Gatekeeping and drama llama accusations over a simple noun 😑
wakingdreamland | wakingdreamland
Lesbian friends de-friended her for using the word 'partner'. NTA!
middleimpact445 | middleimpact445
Friends only befriended her because they thought she was lesbian 👁
Responsible-Equal-92 | Responsible-Equal-92
Using 'partner' instead of 'boyfriend/girlfriend' is valid. NTA! 👏
violetlavellan | violetlavellan
Supportive comment calling out friends' ignorant behavior. 👏
_silverblitz | _silverblitz
Defending SO against prejudice: when friends become foes. 👊
Fallsballz | Fallsballz
Gender assumptions and language policing in relationships. 👉🏼
Alert-Potato | Alert-Potato
Using 'partner' is normalized in queer communities, NTA 👍
SerCadogan | SerCadogan
Lesbian friend's hypocrisy pointed out by NTA commenter 🤬
Pleasant-Try9103 | Pleasant-Try9103
Bi commenter defends use of "partner" and calls out friends' behavior 👏
Sassrepublic | Sassrepublic
Using 'partner' isn't restricted to LGBTQ+ couples. NTA.
CrabbiestAsp | CrabbiestAsp
Using "partner" instead of "boyfriend" sounds more mature and professional 👍
Dangerous-Image-7347 | Dangerous-Image-7347
Misunderstanding the term 'partner' leads to funny realization 😂
Ok_Version_9252 | Ok_Version_9252
Use of 'partner' is correct, but assumption of gender is sexist. NTA.
celticmusebooks | celticmusebooks
Support for OP's choice to not conform to friend's standards. 🏳️🌈
CIMARUTA | CIMARUTA
Gay man defends use of "partner", calls out friend's overreaction. #NTA
confundido77 | confundido77
Lesbian friend assumes ownership of term 'partner', calls OP a bigot. NTA.
LtColShinySides | LtColShinySides
Using "partner" instead of "boyfriend" causes controversy among friends.
Reasonable-Rich6650 | Reasonable-Rich6650
Breaking gender norms with 'partner'. NTA wins this round 👏
Shin-kak-nish | Shin-kak-nish
Lesbian friends assumed, NTA should be offended. GF/BF used more.
ExcuseMeNobody | ExcuseMeNobody
Misunderstanding led to friendship ending over word usage 🤷♀️
lilroldy | lilroldy
Defending against homophobia and sexism with NTA comment.
RolandoDR98 | RolandoDR98
Using "partner" is valid and gender-neutral. Friend was wrong.
BPDSENTeacher | BPDSENTeacher
Lesbian friends turned on her for being straight. NTA 👍
scottvalentine808 | scottvalentine808
Using 'partner' is about inclusivity and privacy, NTA for doing so 🌈
FewMarsupial7100 | FewMarsupial7100
Don't let your friends gatekeep your relationship! NTA 👏
FlyDeeMouse | FlyDeeMouse
Using partner is a way to normalize LGBTQ+ relationships 🏳️🌈
Mysterious_Bridge_61 | Mysterious_Bridge_61
Using "partner" is valid regardless of sexual orientation. NTA ✌
Ericket | Ericket
Queer woman defends using 'partner' to make others feel safe 💪
abeal91 | abeal91
Using 'partner' is inclusive, sexuality assumptions are not cool 👍
shattered_kitkat | shattered_kitkat
Etymology of the word partner discussed, NTA (not the a-hole)
Rosalie-83 | Rosalie-83
Choosing to call your significant other 'partner' is NTA 👍
Kyomapai | Kyomapai
Defending the use of gender-neutral language amidst outrage. 👏
Lebo77 | Lebo77
Using partner instead of gendered terms for inclusivity 👍
higeAkaike | higeAkaike
Using 'partner' is more inclusive and reflects relationship status 👭
QueenRoisin | QueenRoisin
Supportive comment encouraging OP to find new non-judgemental friends.
Disastrous-Sleep-210 | Disastrous-Sleep-210
Queer community supports using 'partner' instead of 'boyfriend'. 🏳️🌈
hiddenthings_ | hiddenthings_
"Life partner, my SO, my soul mate... no one should care" 😌
Fluffy-Doubt-3547 | Fluffy-Doubt-3547
Defend yourself from outdated friends and their unwarranted assumptions. 💪
Rivsmama | Rivsmama
Infighting over vocabulary? LGBTQ community can be bigoted 😑
Book_Cook921 | Book_Cook921
Gay man calls out woman for excluding straight couples from friends 👏
lambaghetti | lambaghetti
Using "partner" before marriage is valid and mature. Friends overreacted. ✌🏻
greenwoodgiant | greenwoodgiant
User calls out outrage culture in lesbian friend group.
CatelynsCorpse | CatelynsCorpse
Defying stereotypes with a Catholic Southern twist 🕊
misunderstood_blob | misunderstood_blob
"Partner" is inclusive and accepting. NTA for using it 👏
Mean_Intention3049 | Mean_Intention3049
Support for using 'partner' instead of 'boyfriend' in relationships 👍
Financial-Board440 | Financial-Board440
Polyamorous commenter explains why they use the term 'partner' 👯🏽
Sola_Bay | Sola_Bay
Using "partner" in relationships is cultural and NTA.
WorriedTurnip6458 | WorriedTurnip6458
Why gatekeep the word "partner"? NTA 👏
Agile-Topic5802 | Agile-Topic5802
Using "partner" doesn't always mean romantic partner. Don't assume 🙅♂️
LizAnneCharlotte | LizAnneCharlotte
Partner is a gender-neutral term, why the outrage? 😑
[deleted] | [deleted]
Using 'partner' as a straight person shouldn't be controversial 👍
OpusAtrumET | OpusAtrumET
NTA. Gatekeeping a neutral word like "partner" is ridiculous 🙄
maoterracottasoldier | maoterracottasoldier
Defiant response to outrage over language use 👊
DaisyDazzle | DaisyDazzle
Gatekeeping the term 'partner' sparks discussion on recruiter bias.
Who-Just-Shit-Myself | Who-Just-Shit-Myself
Straight person called SO 'partner', LGBT community not offended 🙌
hypnogogicsham | hypnogogicsham
User defends OP against friends' ignorant assumptions 👊
ZealousidealMail3132 | ZealousidealMail3132
Lesbian friends ironically shun OP despite fighting for acceptance. 🙄
Quiet-Ad960 | Quiet-Ad960
Using "partner" sparked outrage from supposedly non-judgemental friends. 🤬
TheThroesOfPassion | TheThroesOfPassion
Lesbian commenter defends using 'partner', calls out gatekeeping behavior. NTA.
ON-Q | ON-Q
Gender-neutral terms shouldn't be a problem. NTA 👍
TheLaughingBat | TheLaughingBat
Embrace the discomfort and call your significant other LOVER! 😏
Miserable_Emu5191 | Miserable_Emu5191
LGBTQ+ commenter defends use of 'partner' and criticizes gatekeeping.
Czrmxnx | Czrmxnx
Breaking down assumptions about language and relationships in Australia 🇦🇺
AliLouise20 | AliLouise20
Using 'partner' is not queer baiting. NTA, ignore them.
Odd-Potential-7236 | Odd-Potential-7236
Using "partner" isn't a big deal, NTA.
Lullacus | Lullacus
Using 'partner' is neutral and not straight baiting. NTA 🏳️🌈
grey-canary | grey-canary
Being friends with someone shouldn't be based on assumptions 👯🏻
FattusBaccus | FattusBaccus
Using "partner" is okay, it helps the LGBTQ+ community 🏳️🌈
withlove_07 | withlove_07
Using 'partner' for boyfriend sparked debate among lesbian friends. NTA.
lana-deathrey | lana-deathrey
Using non-offensive language like "partner" is NTA 👍
--VoidHawk-- | --VoidHawk--
A blunt reply to outraged friends in the LGBT community 😏
KidenStormsoarer | KidenStormsoarer
