Nicknames in a relationship

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I’ve been with my bf for 6 months and he has never called me anything besides my name. Not even during sex. Is it weird that I like pet names? It makes me feel cared about and intimate. I call him “babe” but it feels awkward since he doesn’t reciprocate… How do I even bring this up?

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iv

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Just straight up ask him "can I ask u a question?" "why don't you call me baby, babe, sweetheart, honey"? And if you're not comfortable/shy asking him to his face, try texting it to him ?

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ivy • Jun 21, 2021
No problem, hope it goes well girlie 💗

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J • Jun 21, 2021
But you’re right, that’s a great way to approach it. Thank you!

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ivy • Jun 21, 2021
It wasn't natural for me to call my husband "baby" but I wanted to get used to it so I forced my self to and now I call "baby" like nothing. I'm to afriad/shy to call him anything else.

Ch

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You don't bring it up because what is there to say? You want a nickname? So he has to make one up, or call you whatever you want him to? If it's not happening organically, then just leave it alone. He's using your name, not "hey you". And it's not been that long - maybe he's not there yet.

Si

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We have about 4/5 different nicknames for each other. My husbands newest and favourite one to call me when he gets home from work is hey little chicken nugget 😂 or hey little nuggie.I think it’s cute and fun and a little personal thing to have with each other. We started out with baby and babe and just made new cute names for each other along the way ♥️ our family’s laugh at us because we’re still being this cute after nearly 10 years together

Sa

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Personally I don't like pet names... they make me cringe... maybe he s along the same thought?

ma

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Give it some time. My bf and I call eachother so many different names now..it wasn’t like that in the beginning.