significant other
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If you’re invited somewhere with your significant other, do as New York ceramist Shane Gabier does and get two bottles of wine—a gesture more generous than showing up with just one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Participants also answered questions about how satisfied they felt with their spouse or significant other, how much conflict they experienced in communication, and how confident they were that their relationship would last.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 14, 2026
Spouses typically have to wait until their significant other collects retirement benefits in order to claim spousal benefits, but that is not the case for ex-spouses.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 19, 2025
But when it comes to extended relationships we’ve got: lover, domestic partner, significant other, longtime companion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2025
For instance, students were told they’ve received a text from their significant other.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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