romantic partner

Person you date

A romantic partner is someone with whom you share an intimate relationship involving emotional attachment and usually physical affection.

The term is deliberately neutral regarding gender, marital status, or sexual orientation, making it useful in formal contexts or when specifics are unknown: Please list your romantic partner as an emergency contact.

It covers everything from new boyfriends to longtime spouses.

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relationship type

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Non-kin mutual bond

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relational stance

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connection vs. isolation

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Zero individuals

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Family

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