In modern times, the word "mistress" is used primarily to refer to the female lover of a person who is married to another woman; in the case of an unmarried man, it is usual to speak of a "girlfriend" or "partner". The term "mistress" was originally used as a neutral feminine counterpart to "mister" or "master".
To the Victorians and their predecessors a man was referred to as a woman's lover if he was courting her with a view to marriage, or simply loved her emotionally, with no connotations that there was a sexual relationship between them, and no sense that he was anything to be worried or ashamed of.
The male counterpart to 'mistress' is 'master,' but that's linguistics. In regards to equivalents, comparable words exist, like gigolo, womaniser, Lothario, Don Juan, philanderer, Casanova, playboy.
"Adulterer" (or "adulteress") can be used for anyone who has a sexual relationship with a person who is married to another, but again does not always imply the specific social situational that "mistress" does.
manstress (plural manstresses) (slang) A male equivalent of "mistress"; a male object of one's affections who lies outside of one's primary relationship. quotations ▼ Tom and Nicole had been married for several years, but it was well known that she was keeping a manstress on the side.
ˈkän-, -kyü- : a woman with whom a man cohabits without being married: such as. : one having a recognized social status in a household below that of a wife. : mistress sense 4a.
Definitions of concubine. a woman who cohabits with an important man. synonyms: courtesan, doxy, paramour. types: odalisque. a woman slave in a harem.
whore. noun. offensive an insulting word for a woman who has sex with a lot of men.
A womanizer is someone who has multiple sexual encounters or relationships with more than one woman on a regular basis. While single people can sometimes live this lifestyle without hurting anyone, womanizers may pose as wanting a monogamous relationship but lie to their partner about who they're seeing on the side.
Uxorious is usually negative, a way to show that a husband has too much concern for his wife or is submissive to her desires. It's also an increasingly dated, old fashioned word, as a husband is considered uxorious if he lets his wife "control" him.
The Greek language distinguishes four different kinds of love: Philia, Eros, Storge and Agape. They all have a beautiful description of different kinds of love, and understanding each is a sure way to help spouses improve their relationships.
A paramour is a lover, and often a secret one you're not married to.
countable noun. Someone's lover is someone who they are having a sexual relationship with but are not married to. Every Thursday she would meet her lover Leon. Synonyms: sweetheart, beloved, loved one, beau [old-fashioned] More Synonyms of lover.
A relationship is broader and rarely as intense
Having a lover is focused on the thrill and joy of exploring your sexuality and deep intimacy in a mutually judgement-free way. It allows you to explore intimacy in a way which empowers your womanhood and confidence.
The research comes from trusted source Illicit Encounters, a dating site for married people which found that the ideal number of sexual partners in a life-time is twelve. The research found 40 per cent of men and 49 per cent of women thought that between 10 and 14 partners is best, with 12 being "perfect."
The average number of sexual partners for men and women in the United States is 7.2, reports a recent Superdrug survey. The U.K.-based health and beauty retailer asked more than 2,000 men and women in the United States and Europe to explain their thoughts and experiences on sexual histories.
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co-wife (plural co-wives) In a polygamous marriage, another wife of a woman's husband.
concubine. / (ˈkɒŋkjʊˌbaɪn, ˈkɒn-) / noun. (in polygamous societies) a secondary wife, usually of lower social rank. a woman who cohabits with a man.
In the Judeo-Christian world, the term concubine has almost exclusively been applied to women, although a cohabiting male may also be called a concubine.
Concubinage still exists today in various forms. Women are not forced into it like they were, and it is still mostly among Asian wealthy class. Having a concubine or mistress is accepted as part of the culture in Asia.