SwoopingSilver Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I am currently writing a book where a character identifies as agender. I was curious to whether or not there is a gender neutral/ agender term for a romatic partner. I have been considering the word "datemate" but it seems out of place for the other character that they are dating to say something like that. So... any ideas? Link to post Share on other sites
SithLord Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I just see "partner" or "spouse". Here are a few from Everyday Feminism (consume at your own risk, sometimes they're weird): Partner, lover, significant other, boo (gross) and goyfriend (wtf?). Link to post Share on other sites
To Each Their Own Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 personally I wish everyone would just use the term partner no mater what their gender or emotional attraction. Link to post Share on other sites
Andiamo Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I'd want "partner" to be used for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I'd say partner, not only because they are nonbinary but also because it's a common term used on most people binary and nonbinary. Link to post Share on other sites
Emery. Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 "Date". "My date". Link to post Share on other sites
Mychemicalqpr Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Partner is a nice common vague word. Other than things already suggested, I have seen "signif" and have had it used for me, though this is not a widely known term. I think it sounds a little better and easier to say than "significant other" or "SO" but means the same thing. Link to post Share on other sites
kitrhap Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 my fiance uses partner / fiancee for me currently. i'll be spouse / wife when we marry. i was never girlfriend 'cos that one didn't really sit right with me. Link to post Share on other sites
SwoopingSilver Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Okay, thank you all! I guess I will be using partner. Link to post Share on other sites
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