Darling isn't a gender specific terms. It usually is used to call someone who is dear to you.
If you're in a relationship, it's not unusual to give your partner nicknames, including but not limited to: bae, baby, my love, boo, sweetheart, etc.
You could stick with just one nickname or switch between variations of a few (sweetheart, sweetie, sweet pea, honey, honey bunny… we could go on). No matter what, their hearts will go pitter-patter when you call them a sweet nickname during your next date night or flirty text convo.
Men like being complimented on their appearance, as well as their personality. Nicknames are a great way to express affection and familiarity. "Cutie" or Good-looking" are great nicknames when flirting, while names like "Babe" or "Honey" are better for committed relationships.
Usually, if your S.O. is calling you babe, it's probably because they care about you or are speaking flirtatiously with you, and, as Sullivan said, calling you by your name might not get that across at the moment.
It's overly-familiar, and can also be viewed as flirtatious, as these terms can be lover-like. In other contexts, those terms can be condescending and insulting, used to diminish someone or be dismissive (“Whatever you say, Sweeheart.”) So you need to use your good-judgement.
Usually gorgeous is used to describe a woman and to say a man is gorgeous is an extravagant praise, than when used in reference to a woman. A gorgeous man is a breathtakingly handsome man. Better use is handsome or very handsome.
Playful nicknames involve assigning sweet, affectionate, or humorous names to the other person based on their cute personality quirks, unique aspects of their appearance, or your shared experiences and interests. In playful flirting, nicknames can create a sense of familiarity and affection.
Angel Eyes | Angel Face | Baby Cakes | Baby Doll | Baby Face | Baby Girl | Beautiful | Big Daddy | Boo-Boo | Bright Eyes | Buttercup | Care Bear | Cookie | Cuddle Bug | Cuddle Bunny | Cupcake | Cutie | Cutie Pie | Darling | Dear | Dearest | Doll Face | Handsome | Honey Bee | Honey Bunch | Honey Buns | Honey Muffin | ...
by their name, or your own personal term of endearment, that's totally fine! There's no rule saying you have to call your S.O. babe, you should do whatever makes sense for your relationship. "Babe or baby are not the only words that can be used as terms of endearment," Sullivan says.
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, flirting is defined as "to behave amorously without serious intent." Amorously is an adjective that means "inclined or disposed to love, especially sexual love." So, flirting could be defined as "to behave, with the inclination of sexual love, without serious intent."
Yeah it just means he is your close friend and comfortable enough to call you babe with love without being judged. I don't find anything unusual in this if you guys are close enough.
They like the comfort
There's just something so relaxing and comfortable about a mundane act like cuddling. It might not look much, but it feels like everything! Cuddling relaxes guys. They find it really comfortable to be tangled up with you on the couch watching their favorite show.
Heterosexual men tend to be attracted to women who have a youthful appearance and exhibit features such as a symmetrical face, full breasts, full lips, and a low waist–hip ratio.
Guys like when you moan their name, just as girls and non-binary folks do, too — all humans possess that inherent need for validation. When you're getting busy with your partner, and it's so good they just have to say your name, it can tap into your innate, human craving for love, belonging, and acknowledgement.
While all of their fam and friends call them by their first name (or a shortened version of it), only *you* can dub them “babe” or “bubba.” Your nickname for your boyfriend could refer to a cute inside joke, represent their favorite food (hi, pickle!), or be a sweet and simple term of endearment.