My partner's family calls me by a pet name that infantilizes me, and when I asked them to stop, they said I was being too sensitive.
More people experience this than they realize.
The power dynamics embedded in naming reveal how affection can become a form of control that diminishes adult agency.
“Where Are You with Name and identity across cultures?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.