Calling Your Boyfriend

Calling Your Boyfriend I have a really hard time with titles when in a relationship. Whenever introducing a guy Im dating to someone, I never know what to say.   The term boyfriend grosses me out. By definitions it means: boy ·friend    (boifrnd) n. A favored male companion or sweetheart. But to me, boyfriend just sounds like neediness, middle school, and an ominous end. But I feel bad. I want that person Im in a relationship with to know Im connected. I want to be linked. But I just cant say boyfriend. It comes out of my mouth like a cringing slow motion. BoiiiiiiiiiifffffffrrriEND. To try to appease the guy Im dating and my heart Ive tried other titles too: Significant other sounds like youre just trying to avoid another word (which I am). Partner makes me feel like John Wayne. Lover reminds me of the hot tub SNL sketch. Manfriend sound like you are just trying to hard. Beau is just silly and frustrating since I hate the spelling. I guess if I had to choose I would go for mainsqueeze, honey shnookums or snuggle buddy, but I dont think those are very appropriate for an introduction. So Im kind of stuck. I guess Ill just skip the title and stick with his name while introducing and let others make the connection in their minds. Unless you all have any better ideas! Anyone have any good names for your boyfriends or is there anyone else that feels the same way I do? Id love to hear your opinions! Lets talk. Happy Thursday yall!