It all depends on the name, the friends who happen to be nearby, your boyfriend's overall demeanor, and whether or not the pet name is squeaked out in a spurt of adorable baby talk. For example, if their pet name is "Beefcake Thundercock," then definitely not. If it's "huggy bunny," probably. If it's "lil' junk," then almost certainly.
Everyone's got a different threshold as far as PDA's go, and you need to find out what your boyfriend's is. Does he let you hold his hand around his buddies? Kiss? Talk about sex? Have sex? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, some pet naming probably isn't a big deal.
Just make sure your pet name for him is something he'd like to be called, or at the very least something inoffensive. Again, avoid talking like a baby. But stuff like "sweetheart," "loverboy," "boo," and "his hotness" are all acceptable to most dudes.
In general, stay away from euphemisms for candy, baby animals, or references to that cute thing his ass does in bed. And be aware of which friends you're with...a pet name is fine in most situations, but don't bandy that shit around at the gun club or when you're dropping him off to watch football with his biker buddies. It's just courtesy, and he'll appreciate it.
If you're ever in doubt, watch his body language. If he tenses up, gives you the cold shoulder, blushes, or immediately explains to his friends that you're "just dating," you've gone too far. Pump the brakes, give it an hour, and try again.
My guys pet name is Jerk. Mine is skank. Both are acceptable in both public and private.
My pet name is definitely skank too. I'm so glad I'm not the only one...
Ha that's funny, my sister and her husband are pretty bad with the mean pet names. I know they're just joking around, but sometimes other people might not!
No baby talk in front of the friends. You can be absolutely certain he'll cop an outrageous amount of shit for it the moment you leave the room, as per the rules of male society. It's pretty much a genetic contract we're compelled to fulfil; "Thou Shalt Not let an Embarrasing Incident pass without Punishment!'
So even if he's not initially embarrased by the pet name, you can be damn sure that he will be by the time we're done with him. Such is the world of men.
Yikes! More like no baby talk ever! Seriously, who enjoys that kind of thing apart from babies? Or is it more something that is just endured?
I think it's ridiculous when used on babies too, but that's just me. I'm sure some people find it endearing, and they're free to do what they want in private. In public, though, a guy will be mercilessly teased by his mates. It's the law.
i can always get away with a soft "baabe.." and batting my eyelashes (:
how bout 'big poppa'? is that ok to call a guy when we're around his friends?
Ok the pet name I had for my ex was "baby goat" horrible right? His friends caught wind of it and that's all they called him after that. Hahahaha...good times.
Guys actually adore that. It makes them feel special and wanted. But again depending on the guy, and the depth of your relationship. Their is pet name calling and then their is over the top suffocation - Which makes them run for the hills.
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But be real and do what ever makes you happy - Even it means showing that you care by calling him cute pet names
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its nice to know that :) i call my guy cakey lol i think its cute and he think so too :) i whisper it to him whenever were in public we both agreed on that