Oscar De La Huerte answered
When a guy calls a girl, 'dear', it can have a number of different meanings.
In most cases, it's a term of affection or endearment - but doesn't necessarily imply sexual attraction.
What does it mean when a guy calls you, 'dear'?
Tone of voice and context will tell you a lot about what a guy means when he refers to you as 'dear'. If he says it in a casual way, it could just be that he is being polite.
On the other hand, someone who uses the term 'dear' in a more affectionate or personal tone might be trying to get a message across to you.
The term 'dear' is often used by parents and teachers when speaking to children - so it is even possible that a guy could use the word 'dear' in a condescending or sarcastic way.
How will I know what a guy means when he calls me dear?
The best way to figure out exactly what a guy means when he says something is to take into account three magical factors:
Alternatively, you could always be a bit more straight-forward and simply ask him what he means by calling you 'dear'.
In most cases, it's a term of affection or endearment - but doesn't necessarily imply sexual attraction.
What does it mean when a guy calls you, 'dear'?
Tone of voice and context will tell you a lot about what a guy means when he refers to you as 'dear'. If he says it in a casual way, it could just be that he is being polite.
On the other hand, someone who uses the term 'dear' in a more affectionate or personal tone might be trying to get a message across to you.
The term 'dear' is often used by parents and teachers when speaking to children - so it is even possible that a guy could use the word 'dear' in a condescending or sarcastic way.
How will I know what a guy means when he calls me dear?
The best way to figure out exactly what a guy means when he says something is to take into account three magical factors:
- Context
- Tone of voice
- Body language
Alternatively, you could always be a bit more straight-forward and simply ask him what he means by calling you 'dear'.
