# Does use of the term "partner" make you curious?

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**Created:** [December 6, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-use-of-the-term-partner-make-you-curious/563178 "2010-12-06T19:02:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 6, 2010, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-use-of-the-term-partner-make-you-curious/563178/32 "2010-12-06T21:47:16Z")

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As a 46 year old gay male, I would feel dumb referring to anyone as “boyfriend.”

I know some older ladies (50+) and they refer to their male friends as “gentleman friend” or “gentleman caller”

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