beli said:
In Australian, "partner" used to me a person in a same sex relationship, once upon a time. The definition has loosened over time. Except with some old folks. I wouldn't recommend telling your grandfather you have a partner. loll.
Everyone I've known uses 'partner' to mean someone they're romantically involved with, not just a same sex relationship. I'm rather accustomed to it, as my aunt has never married my uncle, and they always use the term 'partner' - even around people of my grandmother's generation.
That said, even though they were the first members of my family to cross the ditch, they're still both from NZ. Maybe NZ's different.
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