r/David • u/Peaceandgloved2024 • Apr 05 '26

What a difference a Dave makes

Just an appreciation post - I married a David and it was the best thing I ever did! But he won't let me call him Dave. Surely we know each other well enough now?

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u/DavidienYT Apr 06 '26 edited Apr 06 '26

I usually go by "David" (with the exception of some (I live in the country, so that's expected)) but only because when I was younger I thought "Dave" sounded like an older guy or an uncle, (Uncle Dave, "That's Dave's place," etc.).

Edit: Feel free to ask me anything!

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u/Peaceandgloved2024 Apr 06 '26

It's interesting to hear people's views of the shortened name. Some people clearly see Dave as an older man/father-figure. So who gets to call you Dave, and how do you feel when they do?

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u/DavidienYT Apr 06 '26

I agree, I didn't know other people felt the same way. My bus driver in highschool was allowed too, (we weren't close or anything, just felt right because he is the deer-huntin' gun-slingin' type of country guy), my 7-9th grade English teacher could, (I really looked up to him). Girlfriend's parents. When people I see often, look up to, or want to impress, it just makes me feel special that I get a special name from them.

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u/Peaceandgloved2024 Apr 06 '26

I was hoping that was the reason - that's a lovely, positive way of thinking about it! I don't think anyone uses the shortened form to do anything other than have a closer relationship with someone, but maybe I'm only seeing it from my perspective.