Difference between lover and girlfriend

Posted By: Sm Adminon: December 01, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Lover:
A person who is in love with another is called lover.
Girlfriend:
A girlfriend is a female friend or partner with whom one is romantically involved.
Differences:

Basis	Lover	Girlfriend
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A partner in sexual or romantic relationship outside marriage.	A person’s regular female companion with whom they have a romantic or sexual relationship.
Synonyms	Sweetheart, truelover, beloved, admirer, Romeo	Partner, friend, sweetheart, date and flame
Antonyms	Opponent, foe, hate and enemy	Opponent, foe and enemy
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /ˈlʌvə / Eng (US): /ˈləvər /	Eng (UK): /ˈɡəːlfrɛnd / Eng (US): /ˈɡərlˌfrend /
Types	The types of lover are: The giver The taker The pleaser The controller The selfish lover The doubter The actor The drama seeker The straying lover The over looker The helper The compromiser Possessive lover Jealous lover Material lover The loyal lover Passionate lover Brooding lover Enthusiastic lover The romantic lover	The types of girlfriends are: The jealous girlfriend The clubbing girlfriend The stressed out girlfriend The selfless giver The ” One of the lads” The Needy girlfriend
Word origin	The word lover was originated in the 13th century.	The word girlfriend was used in 1859.
Advantages/Benefits	Its advantages are: Both of you have chosen each other. Both of you have strong desire to live together. It is a beautiful feeling.	Its advantages are: There will be someone who will care about you. There will be a shoulder to lean on. There will be trust practices.
Disadvantages	Its disadvantages are: Logic and reasoning are not considered for the sake of love. The boredom may take place between the partners.	Its disadvantages are: There is the possibility of cheating. You have to wake up late at night to receive phone calls.
Example in Sentence	He is her true lover. Her lover was jealous when she talked to her best friend.	She broke up with her boyfriend as he was having an affair with other. His girlfriend is a ballad dancer.