“Partner” sounds business-like and quite a few same-sex couples use the term, so if you are not gay, it may mislead during the introduction. “Paramour” is old-fashioned. “Beau” is again formal and dated, “fiance” implies plans to marry, “escort” may imply “for pay,” “soul mate” is sappy.

What do I call my domestic partner?

Some jurisdictions, such as Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. states of California, Maine, Nevada, Oregon and Washington use the term domestic partnership to mean what other jurisdictions call civil union, civil partnership, or registered partnership.

Is a girlfriend considered a domestic partner?

A domestic partner is a term that refers to an unmarried partner regardless of gender. A domestic partnership is very similar to marriage. It can apply to couples who are not married but live together,” Burns says. “Domestic partnerships provide some legal benefits that married couples enjoy.

Why Is living together a sin?

The Churchs teaching on cohabitation is not an “arbitrary” rule. Living together before marriage is a sin because it violates Gods commandments and the law of the Church. It is a decision to turn away from sin and to follow Christ and His teaching. That is always the right decision.

What is a live-in boyfriend?

Filters. A boyfriend living together with his girlfriend under the same roof. noun.