Cutesy should be a crime.

We all know the couples that want to make us gag. But theres plenty of reasons that treating your significant other like a perpetual puppy is a bad habit, and not just because your friends will eventually want to shoot you. Beyond annoying the rest of the world's population, being cutesy has no dept to it- lots of people can connect with the image of couples I'm describing because it is nothing new. You know those adorable nicknames and habits you have, like rubbing noses and hugging and cuddling 24/7 that's makes you feel special? Uh, that couple over there is doing the same thing. And another couple over there and there... You can see my point. I'm not saying you shouldn't express emotions in your relationship. Guys, treating your girlfriends like your normal guy friends is a very, very, bad idea. They are not bros: they require some TLC and kisses, not just head nods of acknowledgement. But couples who are "cutesy" have been using too much a good thing. There needs to be a balance between showing affection in public: people should be able to recognize you are in a relationship, but they shouldn't feel as though being around you and your significant other is awkward. But even when you are alone with your significant other, being cutesy all the time can make your relationship repetitive and boring. Nicknames like Baby or Sweetie or Sweetheart, if used interchangeably and constantly, can start to sound tired. Wouldn't you rather have a nickname that you had gotten from some fun experience or laughable moment together? Even if the nickname isn't original in this case, it's way more likely to stick and become something special. And just like everything else, cutesy stuff between the two of you can limit your relationship. Having a serious conversation in a high pitched voice would be a bit of a joke, and there's no reason that the only communication between a couple should be yelling or baby talk.