I once dated a woman for several weeks but could never remember her name. And, it is not that I was dating other women at the time, it is just that I could not remember her name.
I would practice saying her name for hours in an effort to get it engrained in my mind. But, to no avail. So, I would focus and when I was sure that I would get it right, I would address her by her name. Of course, it sounded forced and unnatural, but at least I got it right.
Unfortunately, now that I have her name down pat, I am no longer dating her. Now, my fear is that I will call my new girlfriend by the name of my old girlfriend.
Dating is so complicated.