A name

What easy-to-say word gives every lover pleasure?
There is a word you can use that is highly likely to give your lover an enormous amount of pleasure. It is not a word that you are likely to have difficulty bringing yourself to say. It is not a word you could not say in front of the children or your grandmother. It is not a word that would offend anyone. What is it?

Yes, you've guessed it. The word that would give so much pleasure is your lover's own name – unless you say it in the heat of passion with your husband/wife, of course. (I jest!)

I discovered this some years ago, when I found myself feeling unaccountably drawn to a man who was pursuing me. Eventually, I realised that I was drawn to him, because he used my name a lot.

Hearing my name made me feel warm and cosy and slightly excited. I felt that his full attention was on me, that he was really interested. Using people's names gives them a feeling of visibility. It makes them feel appreciated. Try spreading a little happiness around those you love: use their name. It is such an easy and harmless way to give people joy.