Whats in a pet name? The impact of sweet nothings to a relationship

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When Jens and Isabel* got married seven years ago, there was little doubt that the two were madly in love. In any case, that is expected of any newlyweds. While dating, Jens always referred to Isabel as kifaranga, Swahili for a chicken hatchling.

Two children later, Jens uses the once lovely moniker less and less. According to Isabel, Jens says it is time the hatchling grew up and sees no more reason to keep on referring to her in such a term.