Generally speaking, dating describes a less serious level of commitment before either person is ready to describe the other as a girlfriend or boyfriend.

What do you call a male lover?

In common use, the male equivalent of mistress is lover or boyfriend. Those arent exact equivalents, though. Mistress is usually used for the unmarried girlfriend of a married man who is supporting her financially. Lover could apply to either sex with no implication whether either is married to someone else.

What words can you call your boyfriend?

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