Why is that some people in America/UK call their lover "my significant other"?
373152
PC; politically correct.
953440
I dont know who called you that, but for some reason you're really taking it to heart.  Why do you suppose that is?  Oh, but you are correct about one thing, "They are better lovers!"
458467
People identify themselves with their proper country name, not their continent's name. For example, British, German, French, not European (though this term is gaining broader use with the implementation of the EU). Or Japanese, Chinese, Korean, not Asian (Country origin compared with general ethnicity).\n\nSince the United States is the only country in either North or South America with the term "America" in it's proper country name, that term has been used as short hand to refer to anyone who is a citizen of the United States of America. This may change, however, as the world switches from individual country economics & politics to continental economics & politics.
236275
All Americans are different.  This American thinks that any two people who want to have a relationship with one another should do so.
431555
There is no English word for it. It's what what you are to the Godfather of your child and vice versa. People can also call each other this if they feel a special, close bond- like "uncle Johnny" who isn't a biological uncle.
50694
It's assumed because most married folks, or folks with kids are straight.  There are some who aren't.  So if someone incorrectly assumes your sexuality, politely correct them & move on with your life.  It is no big deal what you are.
442994
I don't know why.  You have a good point. I usually state that I am a New Yorker.  If I answer a question and they ask if I am an American I will answer yes but I always state that I am a New Yorker.  My g/f is from Holland.  My family has a tendency to state shes European.  No she's Dutch first. Europe is a big place.  Just as America is.  Need to be more specific in my opinion. People have been known to generalize.  And I for one dont like to be generalized so I help clarify where I am from.
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I suppose Americanaphiles because we've termed the word over here Europhile for a person who loves the European Union more than his/her distinct European State.\nThese people are also called BIGOTS if they have that attitude that America is the ONLY PLACE TO BE. I've met one or two outside America and i truly feel sorry for them. They're blinded to appreciating difference and diversity.
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According to Blondie it's best to do it in the USA but that's beside the point. Don't know why but I have a feeling you would definitely know this already... My theory (and possibly the most logical one) is that a) I'm sure people have been 'French kissing' for eons but named it this somewhere in the early 19th/late 18th century b) They named it 'French kissing' because the French are seen as being a notriously randy and sensual people - the same as the 'French letter' (condom). This is a cultural stereotype and not true in all cases - but is in some...and that's the last I'll say on the topic. ; )
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i think the relationship defines itself, people get in to trouble with words, after all they are just words.  what the relationship is will be defined by actual events and actions, regardless of the words.  how many people do you know who hear 'i love you' and are treated like something far less than a loved one? if you feel the need to have it defined in words just say where is this going? if it freaks him out and he leaves it wasn't going anywhere but the bedroom anyway. good luck
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It is a culutural thing. I come from Africa. I see with alot of my mates over here, they love a women with a bit of baggage on her. I am white and I have never really understood it either. I cannot say for the states, cause they are far from African!!!!! I could not date a large person either. Blacks over here dig it
699083
from Brits...it means the darling of the group or the favourite of a person.I hope this helps u.
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Many reasons some being\nDifficult or unusual name - so a nickname is easier\nA private joke or secret message - between friends and partners\nTo keep your privacy - if people don't know your real name it keeps them at a distance\nHaving the same name as someone else - Nickname is then used to identify who you are talking about\n\nWhat it says about are relationships is in a partnership/marriage it is a shared code that brings you together, With friends it says you have been accepted and online it is all about creating a persona that keeps people from know who we really are
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It's a headbutt, i.e. hitting someone else's head with yours.  "Singles and dating" isn't exactly the right category for this!  Also known as a Glasgow Kiss (in Scotland, I guess) - watch the film "Trainspotting" for an example.
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Ah I hate that!!! Well actually sometimes its a nickame derived from the last nme, which is okay in my books.\nBut the other day, someone called me by my last name. It was a fellow that I was interested in,  what a turnoff. It rather felt like he was making me into a guy.
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It is something that everyone thinks about, I mean, humans are attracted to many others than just their spouse, it is natural, we are animals all in the same sense. So, as long as there is a mutual agreement, and one from the other couple/person then there should not be much trouble.
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Nothing to most people.  It is the same thing but some people like to call it one or he other.