charley Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I just realized something about my use of "sweetie". I would only call a woman sweetie if I know her well. Like a close friend or a GF. For example, "Hi sweetie. How are you?" However, saying, "You're a sweetie" or "You're sweet" is different. I sometimes say that to women who are being sweet and friendly, regardles of how well I know them. See the difference? To me it's a notable difference. In the first example, I'm calling her sweetie as a petname. In the second example I'm using it as an adjective to describe her behavior and/or personality, which seems to me to be OK for any nice, kind, friendly woman, regardless of how well I know her. Does anyone else see the distinction? It may be subtle, but I think it's important. This might partially explain why most women at least tolerate me, and many like me (and I'm often using the word sweet or sweetie often). I have the intention of a compliment in a respectful way. I think that many women like that combination, and those who don't at least tolerate me (usually). The above is in regard to my sincere compliments, such as sweet or sweetie. My humorous compliments (poems, rhymes, and various goofy stuff) are for GFs and are aimed at humor. If my humorous ones sometimes come of making me look a little dumb, well that can be funny too and add to the joking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Luck Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 My s.o. used to call me babe. I loved it at first, but after awhile I was like, "STOP SAYING IT ALREADY! GOD!" He also calls me darlin', hunnay (yes with the 'ay' ), hun, etc.. I don't mind when men refer to women as chicks. It's just a word. No big deal. I don't mind babe either, it just gets annoying after too much repitition, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurleyBabe6917 Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Yeah, if you say something too much, it gets boring and annoying. Mix it up every now and then, and it's cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survictor Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I don't mind being called "babe," "honey," "love," "darling," by people who know me well. My best friend calls me babe, my Mum calls me it too. I call my husband, "my love," etc but I cannot stand it when, for example a taxi driver calls me "babe!" It is way too familiar. It's like a time when someone introduced me to someone and they shortened by name... too familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralLee Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I always use Darlin' when trying to be nice to girls I don't know, and usually use Sweetheart with girls I know pretty well. None of the girls I've ever called Darlin' have ever minded (actually gets smiles sometimes) and my girl-friends know me well enough to know that if I call them Sweetheart, I don't mean it in any offensive manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikka Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 StudlyMcMuffin! That's what I call my manfellow (i also call him manfellow and boytoy). He generally sticks to the hun, sweetie, doll (I like them) and the sarcastic "princess" and "muffin" - you know... "awwww muffin" I like the terms suits and skirts... they don't get used often enough. That's it! Time to revive them!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitbit Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 my boyfriend comes up with new nick names for me every day. whatever comes out of his mouth while he is baby talking me usually sticks. he used to call me moosetracks (b/c he'd always leave me hickies), then it kind of snowballed from there. he calles me mama, bubba seep seep (long story, but "seep" is baby talk for "sleep"), he calls me baby bubba, lil' biddie (not sure about that one), baby doll, baby girl, babycakes, caaaaaaakeeeessss if i'm mad at him, and there are a few more dirty ones that would probably get my post deleted, but his daily one is babe, which i'm not really a fan of, but i don't mind when he calls me it. he calls me by my name when he's mad at me i call him cupcake, he's saved in my cell as "the terrorist", but mostly just curse words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGAudiS4 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 My ex & I would either refer to each other by "babe" (I know... generic)... or "Monster". We both preferred Monster more... I dont even know how it started. Sigh... I miss my Monster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurleyBabe6917 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 I call my ex/still-pretty-much-boyfriend Ghetto Booty because he has a big butt for a guy. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin T Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I call women "chicks", does that count? As for dating partners... God, it's been so long, I don't remember what the hell I used to call my girlfriends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurleyBabe6917 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 I call women "chicks", does that count? As for dating partners... God, it's been so long, I don't remember what the hell I used to call my girlfriends... Most chicks don't like being called a chick, however I don't mind. Must be an age thing. Seems like older women hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin T Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I don't mean anything by it. Anyone who gets offended by it is reading too much into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurleyBabe6917 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 I don't mean anything by it. Anyone who gets offended by it is reading too much into it. yeah, but no one has a sense of humor anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin T Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Sadly, and much to their detriment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dako Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I use "chicks" with girls in their 50s. They smile. Maybe my age sells it. I'm old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurleyBabe6917 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Sadly, and much to their detriment. detriment? that's a new one for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin T Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Sorry. Their "loss." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurleyBabe6917 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Sorry. Their "loss." Gotcha. Thanks. Another word to add to my vocabulary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J6hn Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I call my lady "Smoosh". But when I greet her it's usually "Hey gorgeous/beautiful/sweetheart/sweetie/cutie" She used to call me Skank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightyxpro Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Well I call my gf pooky. She giggles and I smile after words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedQueen Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Oprah's minge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurleyBabe6917 Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 I called my ex Poop Face. Hehe. Gross ones are fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anggrace Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Im booger Hes stinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemsred Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I love these terms of endearment: angel face, cherub, dove, dreamboat, gumdrop, lamb, pumpkin, sweet cheeks and sweet-pea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I use "chicks" with girls in their 50s. They smile. Maybe my age sells it. I'm old. I think it's also their age that sells it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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