I am not a huge music addict that knows all of the artists and songs. However I do believe that there was a pop song that had the repetitive words of say my name.
Thinking about this song, I do think that it is important to say your spouse’s name.
In many cases after children are born, couples begin to call each other by the words “mom” and dad”. The terms just seem to fit naturally since those are the labels that the children give to you. New parents are also so excited to have the new labels and they are very anxious to have someone call them “mommy” or “daddy”.
While we do enjoy being called by these names, it is also important to occasionally carry a different identity. Your own identity. The identity that you had when you first met and when you married. The identity that you had before children when your family was just a couple.
The names of “mom” and “dad” and even pet names such as ”baby” or “honey” are fine in relaxed and informal terms. However, when you really want to get a point across or discuss a serious issue, real names are often more effective.
During private couple times such as when you are on a date or saying “I love you” it is good to use names rather than pet names.
Other more fun times or family times are perfect for using the “mommy” and “daddy” labels.
Throughout our lives we may carry many different identities. We may carry out a different label at work than we do at home. We are something different when out with friends than we are when out with our children. It can be very easy to get caught up in confusing and inappropriately using these identities. The key is to be able to successfully keep all identities without getting lost in one.