They were friends for many years before they became 'lovers'.
She left her husband and ran away with her 'lover'.
His wife accused him of having a secret 'lover'.
(..) - Turn her over. - All right. I said get your hands off her. You're gonna get yourself killed. Your lover Jon Snow's not here to save you. I killed a white walker, I killed a Thenn. I'll take my chances with you. - I'm all right. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Gift Season: 5 Episode 7