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Top 10 Alternatives To The Word "Boyfriend"

"Boyfriend" sounds so high school. But what DO you call the guy you're seeing? Ten alternatives.

What do you call the guy you've been seeing for the past few weeks? Because, as Big asked Carrie in the Sex and the City movie, when you're both adults, isn't he a little old to be your boyfriend? It sounds so, well, high school. In the spirity of maturation, YourTango has come up with ten alternate names to call your man.

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Why I Love My Kid More Than My Husband

I love my daughter more than my husband—and he's OK with that.

Studies say that the quality of a marriage drops when a couple has kids, and rises when the children leave the nest. But, says one woman, if would-be-parents plan in advance, they might be able to avoid ruining your marriage. In fact, mom and dad might both end up loving the baby more than they love each other—and that's OK.