Do you use pet names for your boyfriend or husband?!
I use them much more than I use my hubster’s real name – which is Lawrence.
In the early days, when we were just boyfriend and girlfriend, I fell into the habit of calling him Lawrie, then Lawrie-Bear and from there it became just, “Bear”.
How My Husband Got His Pet Name
There are many reasons why it is such an apt nickname.
First of all, I am have always loved teddy bears – and the hubster is the Teddy-Bear-in-Chief. Like any teddy bear, he’s beary cute, not to mention the fact that he’s always there for me AND he’s a great listener.
He is exceptionally cuddly and furry – I’m not a fan of the current trend of men waxing their body hair – I love my Bear’s fuzzy chest! (Even if his chest hairs do tickle my nose when we are cuddled up at night! Or is that a case of TMI?!)
Occasionally he can even be a bit of a growly Bear, but I still love him 😉 .
The hubster also gets a couple of variations on this nickname – such as M’Bear, Lozzie Bear, Loz, Kizzie Bear, and Kiz. I’m pretty sure most men would find a nickname like “Kiz” embarrassing, but my Bear takes it all in his stride – and after all, he does give the most awesome hugs and kizzies (not kissies – kizzies!)!
Then there are all the more common endearments like “love”, “darling”, “honey”, “sweetie” and the like.
I’m sorry if this post is sickeningly sweet … it’s just that this month marks 30 years since our very first date, and I can’t help feeling a bit warm and fuzzy as I reflect on the wonderful life we have together!
What embarrassing pet names for your boyfriend or husband, have you come up with!
PS If you’re in the mood for more soppiness, why not check out my post 10 Things I Love About Him?!
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