Call him honey dick!

That bothers me as well. I don't feel respected when I get called a pet name right off. I always think it's because they call all women the same name, so they don't have to remember.

I like pet names, but I try not to force them. It's always better if it comes about naturally, over the course of time spent conversing and getting to know each other.

There are only couple people in my life I have a pet name relationship with and they all came about in this manner.

That sounds like he is trying to establish intimacy early on, trying to speed up the time line. In my experience when they do that, we don't ever meet in person and he asks for money. Yes, I am a scammer magnet.

As a grown woman i have no tolerance for baby names. My mother gave me a name and that is what I use. If a man ever starts with that i always let him know what my name is. Unless you are very close to me you call me by my given name.

It depends on what part of the country you are from. In the South it is used by people all of the time and it means absolutely nothing. If he is from a Southern state it means nothing but being friendly. If he is from NY I would be leery.

You live in Texas and you think that is weird? I get called hon and darlin' down here by women I don't know all of the time and have all my life. It doesn't mean much of anything down here. Where is he from?

If he's communicating with more than one woman , he's less likely to call you the wrong name , by using a generic nick name that he can use for all woman .

I only use pet names for pets...

For some it is a culture thing, like men from the south will call most women this, whether they are their partner, friend or daughter. For others it is an ownership thing, make it clear to this person you are not comfortable with it.

A big turn-off for me unless we're more serious and have established a real connection, only then is it adorable. The exception is a close friend who I may have nick-names with.

Much too soon. I’d take it that it’s a warning sign of a faux romantic or one very need dude

I’m southern too and it’s very common to use endearments even with total strangers. Maybe give one date and see how it feels. I don’t like it as an opener though in writing. A few weeks in, it’s fine.

Common greeting associated with being polite

I’m from the east coast of Canada.. dear and hon are prolific in my background. I try to stifle the words.. doesn’t always work.

I feel weird about that also. I finally put that I don't want that right away in my profile. I did that after a man called me an upright hag after I asked him to not call me baby.

• I agree Pet names should not be given until the two people really know each other,,lot of times they are about a quirk or inside joke ,but regardless they are viewed as a Term of endearment between the two,,Words like Love,honey ,etc are more of a common greeting words and really do not have any emotion attached to them,,The English use the word Love as a greeting a lot,,Plus one other thing , they are great to use if you have forgot the persons name ,,just sayin lol

Rarely, if ever a good thing. Usually associated with a low-level of maturity. Be careful.

i don't like endearing terms early on

I have a friend who calls her sons' friends as well as strangers "honey". I have worked with people who use other terms of endearment, like "my dear" loosely. Just as with profanity, in my opinion, overuse of endearments renders them impotent. I say: save them for when they really matter. If you say "my dear" to me and turn around and say "my dear" to the mail carrier, it loses impact. I suggest that, once you have a relationship (be it friendship, romantic, or professional at a personal level), then use pet names that are not generic and are more tuned in to how you perceive that person. (My friend has more specific nicknames for me that I enjoy. I'll spare you the examples).

Perhaps a bit early in your relationship for pet names. For some, it is just a natural way of conversation.

That seems a tad forced. For me, if the first date goes well I sparingly use "Lady" as a term of endearment until a pet name forms organically. I have never used hon, honey or babe early on. Only three relationships lasted long enough for me to use those ones, and of the three only one where I used them in public.

I think it's too early on for that. I think a few more dates with proof that he wants a relationship with you is necessary. Some people like the pet name thing but some dont. So its seems you obviously don't like it for now, just say hey could you back off of the pet names for now please. If this guy cares he will listen

This action seems a bit presumptuous and lacks respect.