Avoid These 20 “Pet Names” To Avoid Being Alone on Valentine’s Day

Pet names for a significant other develop as the relationship progresses.  Names such as "Honey" and "Dear" are pretty common among couples.  Pet names are not something to be randomly spat out, especially if it is a new relationship.  The wrong name can land you in the dog house.  Here are 20 pet names to avoid to ensure you don't end up spending Valentine's Day alone.

Now keep in mind that I am in no way, shape, or form a relationship expert.  I have committed many relationship mistakes that have landed me on the couch.  However; I do have my experience to reflect back on.  "Pet names" are a common way for couples to identify each other.  This list probably won't apply to all couples or relationships, but these are the 20 most hated pet names according to the women who participated in this study commissioned by Siteopia.com.  Avoiding these names might help you out in your endless goal to appease your significant other.

20 Most Hated Pet Names For Women:

1.  Babe
2.  Sweet Cheeks
3.  Snookums
4.  Baby doll
5.  Baby girl
6.  Muffin
7.  Ducky
8.  Baby cakes
9.  Sexy pants
10.  Pudding
11.  Muffin
12.  Angel pie
13.  Pumpkin
14.  Puppy
15.  Sugar lips
16.  Treacle
17.  Baby
18.  Pickle
19.  Honeybun
20.  Sugar pie

Bear in mind, this study was conducted in the U.K.  Names such as "treacle" and "pickle" are pretty uncommon in the U.S.  The others are pretty universal.  Like I said, not all these names are unacceptable to everyone, but many are no brainers when it comes to flattery.  Lucky for you I am including 20 acceptable pet names women don't seem to mind for you to use at your best discretion.

20 Acceptable Pet Names For Women:

1. Gorgeous
2. Beautiful
3. Lovely
4. Love
5. Darling
6. Honey
7. Sexy
8. Angel
9. Dearest
10. Precious
11. Treasure
12. Snowflake
13. Blossom
14. Sweetie Pie
15. Sexy legs
16. Lover
17. Buttercup
18. Flower
19. Princess
20. Sweetness

Hopefully this is helpful with the never ending, always difficult, task of saying the perfect thing to your sweetheart. Don't worry guys.  The shoe can be placed on the other foot.  Coming Soon: Pet Names Guys Hate To Be Called.