Her Boo
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (55195)
February 15, 2018 11:09am CST
I have heard of age appropriateness in the way one dresses, but I never thought it would apply to terms of endearment as well.
I was listening to a Valentine's Day program yesterday - and the host expressed surprise when an elderly lady referred to her husband as her Boo. He seemed to think that Boo was a bit "young" for the couple. In my view people who are in love - regardless of their age should feel free to address each other with whatever terms of endearment they choose.
Of course , I doubt I would ever call my significant other - my Boo - but the choice is theirs. What do you think? Do you have a special term of endearment for your loved one?
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
15 Feb 18
I don't think there is an expiry date on endearments.
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- There shouldn't be - providing the love hasn't expired.
@prashu228 (37521)
• India
15 Feb 18
I agree with you. Age doesn't matter to address their loved ones. Of course i have a special term..
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@RasmaSandra (81127)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Feb 18
I think many people pick up terms of endearments as the years go by and just get used to them. Is that you and your hubby in the photo.
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@1creekgirl (41843)
• United States
15 Feb 18
Usually sweetie, honey, or baby for my husband.
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@shaggin (72422)
• United States
16 Feb 18
I think it's fine whatever they want to call each other. It does seem like a very young generation right now that calls their boyfriend boo. It is not a term I care for so I don't use it. I call my boyfriend babe. I try not to use the same name for the guys I am with to the ones before them. My late husband I called hun. I don't recall what I called the others.
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@allknowing (138327)
• India
15 Feb 18
When I saw you title I thought there was a typo and a b at the end was missing
I do not think anyone will call their loved one by their real name.
I do not think anyone will call their loved one by their real name.2 people like this
@JudyEv (342510)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Feb 18
I don't have a special term but surely people should be able to call their loved ones whatever they like. You can start off as a young couple with special terms for each other. At a certain age, are you suddenly supposed to come up with something more 'age appropriate'? That host needs to think things through a bit more.
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@YrNemo (20255)
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28 Feb 18
@Kandae11 I have to let you know that I just read some books about the old Indian culture in the early 20 century. That was how the wife addressing the husband (to avoid calling his name), a sign of respect!. I was very surprised. but then again, that book was written by an English writer so she could be wrong.
I am not Indian, so I can't tell 
. (But what I said above, true .)
. (But what I said above, true .)1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (83186)
• United States
16 Feb 18
I don't have a problem with an older person referring to their significant other as "Boo". Nicknames and terms of endearment shouldn't have age restrictions
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@garymarsh6 (23412)
• United Kingdom
17 Feb 18
Some people have nick names for their partners and I don't see any problem with that at all. We don't use any terms like that ourselves but many people do. So what let them be who they want to be! A very dear and special friend of mine told me once I was and still am the only person allowed to call her Mags. No one else can that is my special term for her. Her name is Margaret but everyone calls her Maggie. Her face tells a story if anyone else dare call her that and they know never to call her that again!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Feb 18
that is a sweet term of endearment coming from an elderly to her love one.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
16 Feb 18
I've always struggled with a term of endearment when I was with someone. To me they sound so corny. Esp. Bae and Boo ugh no
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