There are scientific reasons why we give our partners pet names — and they can say a lot about your relationship

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  • If you use pet names, it might be because your mother used them with you.
  • Research shows that using cute nicknames is a sign your relationship is strong.
  • There are hundreds of variations from around the world, so you could try out a new one on your partner for Valentine’s Day.
  • However, it’s important to make sure your partner is okay with the cutesy names, as some people really hate them.
  • Insisting on using terms like “babydoll” when they’re unwanted could indicate disrespect.

The idea of being called “babe” or “sweetheart” makes some people shudder. For others, pet names are so ingrained into their lives that if their partner calls them by their real name, they know something serious must have happened.

If you love to come up with new idioms to show your affection, this could be linked to your mother, according to Dean Falk, a professor of neuroanthropology at Florida State University.

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