Is it a "boyfriend" in your 60s?

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

My friend is 66 years old and has been with her guy for over 30 years but they do not live together. She calls him her boyfriend but it sounds silly at that age. What would you introduce him as other than by his name?

Colonel Meow · ‎05-25-2014

I would simply introduce him as my "partner". Also I've heard other long-term, but unmarried couples refer to each other as "my companion". Either one works, I guess.

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

Ya know, if I was in my 60's and 70's and dating, I think I'd say *boyfriend*. Sounds kinda sassy.

JustJazzmom · ‎03-09-2010

When I see the term 'boyfriend' I think of going to the Sweet Shop and hanging out with Archie and the gang for shakes and burgers. At 60ish of age, I would use the term 'partner' or 'companion' but introducing the person by name works at any age.

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Caitlin Bree · ‎08-01-2014

""The old man"" works for me...

sylviahomeatlast · ‎03-11-2010

how about ""friend""

september · ‎03-09-2010

I would say he was my partner.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

I'd probably say 'friend'. It just 'sounds comfortably right' (to me).

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goodstuff · ‎03-09-2010

I'd introduce him as my ""friend"". That's all someone meeting him needs to know.

Colonel Meow · ‎05-25-2014

BTW - I'm in my 30s and even at this age, I feel silly introducing him as my "boyfriend". He and I sometimes joke around and introduce each other as "my man-friend" (for him) and "my lady-friend" (for me). Both of those sound equally silly, don't they? LOL