It is barely news that conventional relationship norms went out of the screen and, using them, therefore too have old-fashioned dating labels.
“Boyfriend” and “girlfriend” appear to share the exact same fate as the now arcane “going constant.”
Individuals are nevertheless dating — yes — but recently, would-be partners less easily make reference to the other person as “boyfriend” or “girlfriend,” opting rather for basic exclusivity, sans label. (more…)