What's in a pet name? A lot more than you think. Here's your chance to learn what your lover's pet name for you really means. Don't say I didn't warn you!!
Darling -- Depends on how he says it. If he stresses the first syllable, then he's probably done something wrong or wants money.
Dear -- Probably a leftover from his parents. Expect him to wear woolly cardigans, smoke a pipe and prefer a mug of Ovaltine to lager.
Sweetheart -- If it's said patronisingly, it's not so sweet. But when uttered in Ernest, it may send your own sweet heart aflutter.
Babe -- Not to be confused with the film of the same name. Check for flares or signs that he's a 70s throwback. He's a bit of a medallion man. Chances are he's got his initials on his chunky ring. Leave immediately if he tries to sell you a second-hand car.
Baby doll -- This type of man will probably require you to wear transparent frilly nighties even in the dead of winter. He doesn't want you to grow up, and obviously can't deal with real women.
Princess -- Never trust a man who calls you princess. You may think you're being treated like royalty, but beware of Prince Charmings - they may be secretly plotting your overthrow.
Memsahib -- At least you're in no doubt as to who wears the trousers in this relationship.Who said that colonisation was dead?
Luv -- Expect him to be a builder, plumber, chippie, sparkie or just an all round general geezer. Probably calls everyone else this too, including his dear mum, the vicar and the pet dog.
Fatty -- No problem if you're thin. If you're not - kick him out - unless he exceeds 40 stone himself.
Sexy -- Fine if you're sexy. If you're not, who cares? He probably thinks you are anyway!!
Dog breath -- Charming !! He should be in the doghouse if this is his pet name for you. Return the compliment - serve him a dog food curry.
Fatty pants -- He could be trying to tell you something about your digestive system - otherwise he's just a big kid who prefers his mates' humour to you.
Slapper -- Great as a jokey term of affection. But if he means it perhaps you should be more careful whom you bring home at night - especially if you live together.
Stupid cow -- The only farmyard animal you should accept the likeness to are duckie, lambikins and chickie. And you're not stupid, so put him out to graze ... And behind your back.
My girlfriend -- He's honest, open and probably glad to have you around. The next thing you know he'll be using your name!!
The wife -- If you're married then he probably thinks he owns you. If you're not, he probably thinks you act like his wife, in which case, he thinks he owns you.
My other half -- You complete the set - he's only half a man without you. But it may make you feel as though you are losing your identity somewhere.
The missus -- See The Wife.
My partner -- He's right on. Probably likes eating tofu and hugging trees.
My significant other -- He's even more right on. Probably thinks it's cruel to eat tofu and that trees need their own space.
'ER indoors -- He probably thinks all you're good at is housework. You should get out a bit more - with your real friends!!
She who must be obeyed -- He thinks you're a nag, but probably doesn't lift a finger around the house.
Her nibs -- Affectionate term for an authoritarian. You insisted that he called you that. Didn't you?
If you are a bloke reading this, then think again when you are just about to call her a pet name. If you are a girl reading this, then don't take it too seriously, it's only a bit of fun :O)
Just give him a slap, that normally does the trick, hehehe.
Darling -- Depends on how he says it. If he stresses the first syllable, then he's probably done something wrong or wants money.
Dear -- Probably a leftover from his parents. Expect him to wear woolly cardigans, smoke a pipe and prefer a mug of Ovaltine to lager.
Sweetheart -- If it's said patronisingly, it's not so sweet. But when uttered in Ernest, it may send your own sweet heart aflutter.
Babe -- Not to be confused with the film of the same name. Check for flares or signs that he's a 70s throwback. He's a bit of a medallion man. Chances are he's got his initials on his chunky ring. Leave immediately if he tries to sell you a second-hand car.
Baby doll -- This type of man will probably require you to wear transparent frilly nighties even in the dead of winter. He doesn't want you to grow up, and obviously can't deal with real women.
Princess -- Never trust a man who calls you princess. You may think you're being treated like royalty, but beware of Prince Charmings - they may be secretly plotting your overthrow.
Memsahib -- At least you're in no doubt as to who wears the trousers in this relationship.Who said that colonisation was dead?
Luv -- Expect him to be a builder, plumber, chippie, sparkie or just an all round general geezer. Probably calls everyone else this too, including his dear mum, the vicar and the pet dog.
Fatty -- No problem if you're thin. If you're not - kick him out - unless he exceeds 40 stone himself.
Sexy -- Fine if you're sexy. If you're not, who cares? He probably thinks you are anyway!!
Dog breath -- Charming !! He should be in the doghouse if this is his pet name for you. Return the compliment - serve him a dog food curry.
Fatty pants -- He could be trying to tell you something about your digestive system - otherwise he's just a big kid who prefers his mates' humour to you.
Slapper -- Great as a jokey term of affection. But if he means it perhaps you should be more careful whom you bring home at night - especially if you live together.
Stupid cow -- The only farmyard animal you should accept the likeness to are duckie, lambikins and chickie. And you're not stupid, so put him out to graze ... And behind your back.
My girlfriend -- He's honest, open and probably glad to have you around. The next thing you know he'll be using your name!!
The wife -- If you're married then he probably thinks he owns you. If you're not, he probably thinks you act like his wife, in which case, he thinks he owns you.
My other half -- You complete the set - he's only half a man without you. But it may make you feel as though you are losing your identity somewhere.
The missus -- See The Wife.
My partner -- He's right on. Probably likes eating tofu and hugging trees.
My significant other -- He's even more right on. Probably thinks it's cruel to eat tofu and that trees need their own space.
'ER indoors -- He probably thinks all you're good at is housework. You should get out a bit more - with your real friends!!
She who must be obeyed -- He thinks you're a nag, but probably doesn't lift a finger around the house.
Her nibs -- Affectionate term for an authoritarian. You insisted that he called you that. Didn't you?
If you are a bloke reading this, then think again when you are just about to call her a pet name. If you are a girl reading this, then don't take it too seriously, it's only a bit of fun :O)
Just give him a slap, that normally does the trick, hehehe.
Even better, get that big wooden rolling pin out!!!
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