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Unassuming word for people I have sex with (feddit.de)
submitted 2 years ago by Dislodge3233@feddit.de to c/polyamory@lemmy.world
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I called some people I'm seeing partners, but got scolded by a friend because I guess partner means a relationship that's more "serious". My friend suggested calling them lovers.

I'm emotionally involved with all my people and I care about them. I just get an ick from labels and relationship ladders (abusive family).

I'm looking for a word that's unassuming, but clearly says "I'm not single" so I can easily be honest with monogamous people.

Any suggestions? Lover sounds a little too much like cheating.

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[-] recursive_recursion@programming.dev 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

partners makes sense, I'm confused as to why your friend is caught up on the word rather than being generally happy for your wellbeing

if your partners are ok with them being called partners than it doesn't matter what other people think as they aren't in an intimate relationship with you

people gatekeeping for the smallest of things is really a waste of time IMO

this post was submitted on 12 Aug 2023
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