Awkward saying partners name?!?!
Has anyone else ever had this issue? Or can you tell me why I have it?
Every time I've been in a relationship- 2 marriages and 2 long term boyfriends-- I never felt comfortable calling them by their name? It felt very awkward, so I never did with any of them really. Strange, I know.
I have no issue at all using first names with family, friends, coworkers, etc... Just boyfriends or husbands. I would just end up using a generic "hey honey" or similar.
i know I have depression, occasional anxiety and codependent issues. I'm just not sure where this stems from?
Does anyone have an idea or reason? Thanks.
In my experience, the root of this problem may come from the type of a relationship you build with your SO over the years/months. If you guys are open and honest with eachother, know eachother very well and the communication between you two is very good, this problem should not exist. Your partner would know that nothing is wrong if you call him "honey" or "whatever his name is". Your problem probably comes from the fact that you are affraid of how your partner may react if you call him by his name. What would he think about it, what if he doesn't like it? And as I was saying at the begining, if the communication between you guys would be good, this should not be a problem in your relationship.
@needsunshine66 I have this same thing! However, for me, it applies to everyone. I even feel awkward calling my sisters by name. Not sure where this stems from, either. I do feel like there are certain parts of my personality that I can only express through creative writing and it feels awkward to just talk about them in conversation, so maybe it has something to do with a fear of opening up or intimacy? I wish I could be of more help, but no, you aren't the only one with this!
I've moved this to Relationship Questions.
