A spouse is your companion, your mate, your partner. In ye olden times, spouse was used as a verb meaning “to marry,” but nowadays, it functions as a noun referring to either husband or wife.

Does a partner mean you are married?

Summary – Spouse vs Partner The key difference between spouse and partner is marriage. A spouse is a person who is married and enjoys a long-term relationship based on a commitment with his/her significant other. Meanwhile, a partner is not a married person.

How do you refer to your partner?

Babe(s) This is arguably the most common of all. Baby. This is the more intimate form of babe or babes, use this in the bedroom or when youre alone with your better half. Honey/hun. This next one is a bit old-school but is still going strong. Sweetheart/sweetie. Angel. Princess/Prince. Love. Dear.More items •Aug 15, 2014

Does a girlfriend count as a partner?

Partner is simply a way of describing someone youre romantically or sexually involved with. It doesnt necessarily indicate any particular level of seriousness or commitment, although some people do tend to associate the word with a more committed relationship. The word partner is not new.

What is my marital status if I am in a relationship?

Legal Rights: If you are already living in a common law or de facto relationship, or you have a cohabitation agreement, your rights would not change. If you are not living with your partner until you are married, your status would continue as single until you are married.