On this site, and when out dressed, I get a warm and calming feeling whenever calling someone, "sweetie", "dear", "love", etc. I feel the years of self protection, hiding affection, and male armor shed, especially when I know the receiver is a male, whether CD or not. I use these terms with loved ones, but it has a new feeling when used with my new friends here, or with total strangers, while in my female skin.
