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writes:I have been dating this guy for four months and we arent seeing anyone else but he doesnt want the title boyfriend. What does that mean. I dont undererstand the difference. Does "boyfriend" change things? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 September 2008): Perhaps he would prefer 'Man friend', 'Partner' or 'Best buddy'?
'Boyfriend' sounds a bit childish.
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reader, hlskitten  +, writes (15 September 2008):
 He's 'seeing' you then. Basically not putting all is eggs in one basket. Dont get too attached to him, and date other people. He is admitting he isn't up for anything exclusive. Good on him for being up front. The rest is up to you.
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 September 2008): To me the main thing that comes along with the titles boyfriend and girlfriend is exclusivity. You may not be seeing other people at the moment but it seems he is not ready to guarantee that he won't see anyone else or won't fool around with anyone else.
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reader, Auntie Jay +, writes (15 September 2008):
Is it an age thing? Boyfriend sounds like a teenage thing to some people. Would he be happier with partner or some other thing? If you're sure he is being exclusive with you, get him to make a decision. There will be times you want to introduce him to folk, so let him say how he'd like that to go down. Another way to look at it - if he isn't your boyfriend, maybe you aren't his girlfriend. Play the field (or just announce your intentions) and see if that brings him to a decision.
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reader, shandygirl +, writes (15 September 2008):
 Pretty confusing, eh? It sounds to me as though he wants everything with YOU, while keeping his options open for what ever else may come along. Men can be such jerks sometimes.
What you can do, since he is not your BOYFRIEND, you are a FREE-BIRD honey! Don't focus only on him.
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