Why Do Some People Say "Partner" Now?
LGBTQ+ • 2m 19s
Discover why more people are using the term “partner” to describe their significant other. Consider why “partner” can fit more flexibly than traditional, binary terms such as “husband” and “wife” as society’s norms for roles and responsibilities in a relationship continue to diversity and evolve.
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