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'.
(..) l think you're very nice. How was it? Wasn't it terrific? Boy, machines are the servant of man! Wasn't that great? Not bad. Not bad. Now you're the big lover! Well, you know how it is. Some guys have a way with women. Shooting stopped. l guess we missed the robbery. You can't have everything. (..)1973 Westworld