Verbal displays of affection.

[Bernie]

Well, I usually don't use verbal phrases, but when I do, I call people "honey", "sugar", and "sweetie". But it depends on the person that I'm talking to. I don't mind what sex I'm talking to, it just comes out my mouth.

I think I picked it up from one of my friends, because she refers to people as "sweetheart", "babe", and "hon".

I don't mind when people use them. I do, however, draw the line at excessive use of pet names.

[Dragonflame]

I don't ever call anyone by anything, regardless of whether it's a nickname, pet name, or their real name. I just talk to them. They know if I'm talking to them, there's no need to restate it. It kind of annoys me when other people call each other by pet names, but it's no big deal.

[Peegee]

I say "I hate you" all the time to a certain special lady friend of mine. Is that a sign of affection?

I don't really believe in them. It sounds fake and silly to me.