When does a man says "babe"?

Hi,

I meet occasional with a man. We are both single, but he has children under 18 and he cares about them. Sometimes he calls me “babe.” What does that mean? Does that mean he's starting to like me more—which I would welcome—or is it meaningless? The man cares about me and asks how I am doing. However, he is very busy and we do not see each other every week.

TY

When does a man says "babe"?
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