That person at the office who “loves” you but frequently drops your name in a sideways jab doesn’t really love you. That doesn’t mean you can’t “love” them back though.
Don’t confuse “loving” someone with not pushing back. Be kind, but be firm and tell them how it makes you feel. There’s no guarantee it will stop if you say something but it sure as heck won’t if you don’t.
Tim Holman, Writer 