Instead, I'm referring to a fear of saying the word "boyfriend."
That's the subject of this week's nightlife column, which describes how may women have imposed a verbal block against the popular relationship label.
When viewed in isolation, the term often generates images of passing notes and holding hands in the park.
Which is great -- if you’re savoring your first fifth-grade crush. The label seems a little out of place if you’re in a relationship that’s endured annoying exes, career drama and 30th birthday parties.
