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Addressing your significant other by their actual name should be more normalized. (discuss.online)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Personally, I have never gotten the hype by the names “baby,” “babe,” “bae,” “honey,” it feels forced to me. I’ve seen those TikTok videos where as a joke people will address their spouses by their real names and the spouses get mad and say something like “my family and friends can call me that, but you can’t.” I’ve never gotten the seriousness of it. If we already know we’re boyfriend and girlfriend, or husband and wife, why should I have to address you by those names? Again, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with saying them, but using real names should become more common as well.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Been with my SO for 10 years and we use pet names!

Honey and babe we use, they're short and sweet! A quick "Honey dinners done" is to the point, and I'm indicating I'm ready to have a sweet 'intimate' moment with her. It doesn't feel forced to use at all, no cringe feelings. We both find it endearing :).

BUT that doesn't mean I dont use their name lol. If I know she has a headphone in, ill use her name because I know she'll catch on that I'm calling for her quicker. Or if its for something more serious, like I need you come look at this with me. Oh and especially in public, as others have pointed out.

sorry you find it cringe babes we just love each other ❤️

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Glad you and that person have a great relationship. I just think it’s fine and normal to use actual names as well.