lifepartner
A lifepartner, sometimes written as lifepartner, is a person with whom an individual forms a long-term romantic and intimate relationship that is committed and socially recognized as a partnership but without necessarily being legally married. The term is widely used in English-speaking contexts to denote partnerships that may or may not be formalized by civil law.
Legal recognition varies by jurisdiction. Some countries or regions recognize lifepartners through forms such as civil
Social and cultural aspects: lifepartners are often associated with long cohabitation, shared finances, and mutual caregiving,
Practical considerations: because legal recognition and protections vary, individuals who identify a lifepartner should consider local