MLR
also known as MLR
Abbreviation for a relationship whose accepted structure vests governance in the male partner.
Definition
Expanded form: Male-Led Relationship
MLR describes a partnership in which the male partner holds negotiated authority over shared decisions, protocol, and household rhythm. The specifics vary widely; MLR is a descriptor of structure, not a prescription of conduct.
Discussion
MLR appears alongside FLR in profiles and community writing to name a relationship's authority orientation without dictating its intensity.