'I am not your Baby'
That's the reaction of an indignant girlfriend/wife, who does not want to be referred to as a toddler, no matter how endearing you think this pet name is
There are two kinds of pet names — cute/endearing and embarrassing/annoying. There is never a middle ground or a safe fence for you to sit on, should you choose to christen your beloved with an endearment that's a clear 'no-no'. You can either get it right or face the wrath of an indignant partner. So, what endearing pet names are safe and what should you avoid with a barge pole? We tell you more.
'Don't baby me'
According to a new study the endearment 'babe' has been voted the most hated pet name for women. The term was made popular by Sonny and Cher's Sixties hit, I Got You Babe. The others that made it to the most hated list are 'sweetcheeks', 'snookums' and 'muffin'. Terms like 'gorgeous', 'beautiful' and 'lovely' were considered acceptable. Americanised pet names like 'baby girl' and 'baby doll' are also unpopular, along with 'pudding' and 'pumpkin'. ...
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