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'.
(..) - He's a Libra. - He's a what? I'm a Libra, too. That's why we get along so well. He looks like a killer to me. I think that Cancers make the best lovers... but, God, my whole family are earth signs. He's also a dope shooter. What makes you so high and mighty? Will you tell me that? (..)1976 Taxi Driver