Those who have used pet names for a partner have seen the sideways glances, eye rolls and dismissive looks from others who think it's cheesy to have couple-centric nicknames. But it's the pet-name ...

It happens to the best of us: One minute you’re using someone’s full government-issued name, the next you’re calling them something that would normally embarrass you both, but somehow now feels…right?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wavebreakmedia / iStock via Getty Images While you might scoff at couples who bear their custom nicknames with pride, romantic ...

Even those who promise they're not going to be the ones who bestow a nickname on their boyfriend often find themselves calling the one they love something other than their actual name. It happens to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Even those who promise they're not going to be the ones who bestow a nickname on their boyfriend often find ...