Should we still use terms of endearment with each other after many years of marriage?

Terms of endearment are a small thing but they keep feelings alive, and the Prophet ﷺ himself called his wife by a pet name. After years together, many couples slip into functional forms of address, such as ‘abang’ used only to ask for something, or go straight to business without a greeting. Choose a name you both like and use it when you are not angry, so that it stays warm. Add a gentle tone and look, not just the word. If your spouse is shy, start slowly through a short message. Small things like this remind the heart that you are still sweethearts, not just housemates. See everyday adab.