Is this a kink

Grace

I always used to say I loved being choked and stuff during sex but This weekend my boyfriend started saying things like “good girl”, “I’m so proud of you,” “you are doing so well,” “my princess,” etc. etc. during sex. As well as being super gentle and stuff. And I’ve discovered I’m more turned on by that then rough sex. Is this called something. Cause like I want to read into it if is is