I know she means it in most sincere way - a grandma who loves and is enthusastic about her grandsons. But I wince every time I hear it. Should I say something? Opinion on this term of endearment? Thanks.
2006-10-20 11:05:02 · 15 answers · asked by HomeSweetSiliconValley 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Oh btw - I'm the son. The grandsons are my guys. Thanks for the great replies so far!
2006-10-20 11:10:33 · update #1
It's a little weird, but I think it's more outdated than weird. I've heard older folk use the word "lover" before. (They weren't actually talking to a significant other type). "Lover" maybe meant something different in grandma's era than it does now. A lot of words have different meanings in different generations. At least grandma is not screaming at your sons or calling them something negative. At least it's not your sons' teachers calling them "lover". Unless grandma is a pervert, I don't think she means it the way you or I do. So ....I don't think it's wrong for your grandma to use the term "lover", but I would if it was someone from your generation or younger.
2006-10-20 11:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ok first off, this isn't thaaat weird. I have friends who call each other that and they dont even like each other. Most guys I know just like to say that sometimes. And since you already started dating, I dont think it is something you should be concerned about. However, if this really does bother you personally, then maybe you should talk to him about it or ask him about it. But honestly it's not a big deal. Hope this helps, good luck.
2016-05-22 05:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds weird to me, yet normal and dated. I'm sure no one will think anything of it though....just a grandma thing, so try not to get upset about it. She just loves you and that's her term of endearment for you.
2006-10-20 11:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
LOL No, grandmas always have weird names for their grandchildren. granted, this one is odd, but my grandma used to call my little sis her pickininny....That is, until she found out that it refered to an african american person picking cotton. It was harmless, my grandma loves her grandkids. lol I laughed sooo hard when I found out. But, anyway, grandmas are like that. Don't sweat it. Just be patient with her.
2006-10-20 11:08:41 · answer #4 · answered by S. Elizabeth 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's just dated, don't sweat it, smile and tell her you love her too, They are here only for a short while usually. Good luck and take care Grams.
2006-10-20 11:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's better than what my grandma calls me sometimes.
Does sound a little strange.
But it is better than being called a brat!
Or your not wearing that you look like a hooker!
Or clean your room what are you a pig?
See now that doesn't sound so bad.
2006-10-20 11:11:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Old fashion
Get a life.
You're the one whose creepy for twisting a pet name from a nana to her grandkiddo into a sexual thing. Ick.
2006-10-20 11:10:23 · answer #7 · answered by Cucking Fracked 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you feel that way, then just tell her. she should understand. i think she seems caring and loves u very much. im not forcing u to tell her but if u want to hear that then thats fine with me because i understand she might get a little hurt. but she loves u so do it.
2006-10-20 11:10:36 · answer #8 · answered by Red Panda 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Love I would think is fine but lover does sound a bit to intamate maybe you could ask her to use it less or stop but it may be hard for her. at least ask her to stop in public
2006-10-20 11:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by Sam's 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's an age/dated thing. Even regional, too.
My granny used to call us all "pet" and sometimes "my petty"
She lived to be 97... I wouldn't mind being called pet one more time.
2006-10-20 11:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋