Thursday, March 26, 2009

Annoys Everyone Else, But Go Ahead!

That cutesy, lovey-dovey language—even your own—can be so corny it even makes you sick, but according to Women's Health, researchers think it might not be so bad. It might even be good for you!

Pet names, inside jokes and code language pave the way to a playful, resilient, and satisfying relationship. One study on couples' "insider language" published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships reported that the more goofy names, made-up terms, and covert requests for nooky a couple used, the higher their relationship satisfaction tended to be.

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