You may remember the ever so famous "Soup" Seinfeld episode where Jerry makes George sick with the "shmoopy" nickname.
OK, so it might not be the most popular thing to call your friends a cutesy, personal name, but such nicknames are usually part of romance and can be a simple way to introduce fun and intimacy into your relationship.
Unsure about personal names for your loved one?
Check out Romance Class' Top Ten lovey dovey nickname ideas just for fun.
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