I use the term "partner" because I'm in a civil partnership. Same legalities as being married but without the terminology and ceremony, not to be politically co

I use the term "partner" because I'm in a civil partnership. Same legalities as being married but without the terminology and ceremony, not to be politically correct, respectful, or to maintain privacy. So it depends on where you're from, partner could be the legally correct term as opposed to just meaning "significant other"