So confusing...? & is being called "kiddo" an automatic friend zone?

[blubunnii]

So this guy, I've always found him attractive. he recently got out of a relationship and we've been talking. sometimes, he'll call me darling or hun, but not recently. one time he surprised me with my favorite candy at school, just for the heck of it. He's really sweet and nice, but sometimes he calls me "kiddo", is that an automatic friend zone? I went to the movies tonight with him, and it was great. He bought the tickets, and drove me home. Everything was awesome, and we talked a lot before the movie. I'm so confused by him, I don't know what he wants. help? :(

[Anonymous]

My grandfather addressed my grandmother as "kid" for the entirety of their friendship/courtship. They married when my grandmother was 21 and stayed married until she was 85 when my grandfather passed away.

So...I wouldn't say it automatically means friend zone.

I called my boyfriend kid/child all while we were friends (no idea that's what my grandparents did) then we started dating.

[lauramor]

I would think he is attracted to you, but he might use those names to be flirty or something like that.

[martyfellow]

No, not at all. Some people may take it that way, but for me, I only say that to someone I'm sweet on, and know she's a little friendly towards me as well, or she'd be a little angry at being called 'kiddo.' Usually I also chuck them under the chin or something when I say, 'kiddo.'

[joe_soapus]

Don't over-think the situation. If you enjoy his company and would like to see things develop, then continue seeing him. If the "kiddo" thing annoys you -- then just tell him.

[blubunnii]

i asked him a while back why he always called me kiddo, and he told me that he does that to everyone and I should take it as a compliment, so that threw me off y'know? also, he just got out of a really long relationship, and I don't want to make assumptions with him just being extra friendly towards me you know?

[KingJR]

nop, not friend zoned, mostly a way to tease

[Anonymous]

It's not a friend zone.