Italian Villa

[elleng]

Lidia’s son and Mario’s partner

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/26/magazine/26fob-domains-t.html?hpw

[grasswire]

1. a story in print should say "business partner"

I was confused there for a moment.

[elleng]

2. Occupation: Food entrepreneur

[hippywife]

3. I think she meant that it was confusing

at first glance whether he was Mario's business partner or his life partner.

[grasswire]

4. exactly

It took me a minute. Out here, "partner" usually means life partner these days when referenced in introductions. "This is my partner Gilda" means life partner and would not be mistaken for business partner unless business was the setting/topic. Far be it from me to criticize the Great Grey Lady NYT, tho.