A
girlfriend is a female
friend or
acquaintance, often specifying a regular female companion with whom one is
platonic,
romantically and/or
sexually involved. This could be a long-term committed relationship. This is normally a short-term committed relationship, where other titles (e.g.
wife, partner) are more commonly used for long-term committed relationships. A girlfriend can also be called an admirer, beau, suitor and sweetheart.