Before revision: A boyfriend is a male friend or acquaintance, often specifying a regular male companion with whom a person is romantically or sexually involved.Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English , published 23 June 2005, University of Oxford, edition This is normally a short-term committed relationship, where other titles (e.g., husband, partner) are more commonly used for long-term committed relationships.
After revision: A boyfriend is a male friend or acquaintance, often specifying a regular male companion with whom a person is romantically or sexually involved.Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English , published 23 June 2005, University of Oxford, edition