Or any relationship with an SO for that matter. I feel like the term, “Pre-engagement relationship” suggests that the procession into marriage is somehow requisite to the development of a relationship.
And lots of work relationships where you’re paired with someone. I used to love freaking out my conservative acquaintances when I’d start talking about my partner, and would always be very careful to only mention aspects that made them think the partner was the same gender as me. Eventually they catch on, but for a while they get oh so worried ™ that I’m homosexual and am talking about a relationship rather than work.
It also covers fiancees and pre-engagement relationships.
Or any relationship with an SO for that matter. I feel like the term, “Pre-engagement relationship” suggests that the procession into marriage is somehow requisite to the development of a relationship.
Also, to me it feels like it’s more like ‘equal partners in a relationship’. ‘My wife’ or ‘my girlfriend’ often sounds a little possessive.
And start-ups and law firms.
And lots of work relationships where you’re paired with someone. I used to love freaking out my conservative acquaintances when I’d start talking about my partner, and would always be very careful to only mention aspects that made them think the partner was the same gender as me. Eventually they catch on, but for a while they get oh so worried ™ that I’m homosexual and am talking about a relationship rather than work.