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!
The Partner Predicament: A Tale of Two Lovebirds
No Wedding Bells, Just Life Partners
♀️ Bye-Bye Boyfriend, Hello Partner!
Partners in Crime… Er, Life!
New City, New Friends, New Confusion! ♀️
Surprise! It’s a Man!
Wait, You’re Not Dating a Woman? ♀️
Lumberjack or Nurse? The Name Game!
The Dreaded Nurse Comment
Irritation Station: All Aboard!
Accused of Queer Baiting?!
The Dreaded Group Text
Wait, What? We Can’t Use ‘Partner’ Now?
♀️ Befriended for Being a ‘Safe’ Lesbian? ♀️
Assumptions, Assumptions Everywhere!
The Silent Treatment: Friendship Over? ♀️
♀️ Confused and Curious: The Coworker Test
To Partner or Not to Partner? That is the Question!
♀️ Assumptions Are on Them! ♀️
Is ‘Partner’ Banned for Straight Couples? ♂️
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!
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Using ‘partner’ is not queer baiting. NTA, ignore them.
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