Which Pet Name Would Your Partner Call You?

pet name (noun). A word of affection used between partners, often borrowed from the bakery, the zoo or the vegetable aisle. Rarely spoken in front of coworkers. Frequently spoken in a voice that makes nearby friends leave the room. See also: babe, bear, bean, muffin, and the one your partner thinks nobody else knows about.

Pet names are strange when you look at them closely. Grown adults call each other small squashes and baked goods, and everyone just accepts it. Nobody chooses theirs, either. A pet name sneaks up on you. It shows up during a lazy Sunday or right after you do something mildly ridiculous, and then it sticks forever.

This quiz figures out which one fits you. Maybe you're Babe, the dependable classic. Maybe you're Pumpkin, the cozy feeder who tucks people in like burritos. You might be Trouble, said with a grin and a sigh. Or you could be Your Highness, which your partner uses with love and one slightly raised eyebrow.

Answer fifteen questions about date nights, thermostat wars, Halloween costumes and how you say goodnight. Then send your result to your partner and see if they agree.