Boyfriend is a term that can refer to either a male partner in a non-marital romantic relationship or a male non-intimate friend. Scope The term is most commonly used to describe any male person who is in a romantic relationship with another person. Partners in such non-marital relationships are also sometimes described as a significant other, life partner or simply partner, especially if the individuals are cohabitating. At times, since "boyfriend" and "partner" mean different things to diff… (More on Boyfriend)