Chapter 2

Terms of Endearment

What You Call Her Matters

In Puerto Rican culture, what you call someone is a declaration. It is not casual. 'Mi amor' is not a pet name — it is a promise.

Vocabulary

The Vocabulary of Tenderness

Names That Mean Everything

Mi amor

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Mi cielo

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Mi corazón

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Mi reina

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Nena

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"Choose the name that fits your love."

Key Phrases

Phrases of Affection

Beyond the Name

Eres todo para mí

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No puedo vivir sin ti

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Me haces feliz

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"Say it like you mean it."

Reflection

Endearment Reflection

Choosing Your Words

What do you currently call her? Does it carry the weight you intend?

Think about whether your words match your feelings.

Which term of endearment from this chapter resonates most?

Say it out loud. Does it feel like her?

When will you use it for the first time?

A quiet moment. A surprise. Make it count.

"The right name at the right moment changes everything."

"What you call her is what she becomes in your eyes"