i just want to go on record and say that all preexisting relationship pet names are gross and awkward and uncomfortable unless the people in question are like 85 years old or above
being that close to the finish line called Death entitles you to get away with anything, really . . . maybe even murder (lol)
anyway:
“sweetheart”
“sweetie”
“honey”
“babe”
“dear”
ew, man
just make up your own and don’t take it seriously
for god’s sake