Question: Anyone else have a “term of endearment” they find triggering??? That phrase has become a trigger for me. I think it always was, but the recent overuse/abuse- directed at me- has put it in the spotlight. Logically: It’s stupid. States the obvious- we are Love. The only thing that isn’t a choice, cuz it’s our “Source.” Saying it is redundant. “I Like you,” would be far more powerful to me. Personally, my mom used it for control. My kids dad for manipulation & my “TF” for a hook. The last 2 used it so much, I hear it in the baby’s voice from family guy. Love isn’t an option. It’s the source. It’s as much a part of “Us” as our species & this planet. Separation isn’t an option. You can choose to reject it, disassociate from it, hide, control, run- whatever “pattern” tickles your fancy. Wherever you go: There you are, Love. “Love you more,” is not an option either. There is no “more” in infinity. To believe there’s “more” makes Love conditional. I now tell my kids, “I more than Love you” & a series of other endearing terms. They had the same influences abusing it- curious where it landed in their nervous system. Asking the question (above) cuz it occurred to me that name calling & body shaming clearly is triggering. But now, I’m seeing how grooming & manipulation is coerced thru “Love bombing” & wondering if anyone else is feeling it.