It all makes sense: Like in-jokes and favorite date-night ideas, a pet name is another way for a couple to express a shared history together, one that belongs just to them.īut that doesn’t mean that all terms of endearment are created equal.
Other research noted that nicknames help couples get through conflict, injecting a source of endearment and playfulness into tough moments. Pet names may get a bad rap for being saccharine or cheesy, but they’re actually a sign of a healthy bond: At least one study showed that couples who used pet names were more likely to be satisfied in their relationships than those who didn’t use them.
