Somebody that you love, and especially in the romantic/sexual sense. A sweetheart.
Warning: For every day of joy, there is one of
woe, if you
get my drift. The more you love someone, the more he makes you cry, or makes you crazy.
Still, those parts can be worked past. Lovers provide
emotional support, shelter in a storm.
"Erik and I are partners."
"Business partners?"
"No, he's my life partner."
"Your what?"
"You know,
my lover,
my darling."
"
Uuhhh..."
"We're gay, stupid. That's what. He's my boyfriend."