What does "my dear" mean?

[Anonymous]

What does it mean if a guy friend of mine calls me my dear on text message or social media.

[LokiWhite]

It's a term of affection and can go from close friends all the way to a married couple. It is just mean nice and close and affectionate which isn't necessarily romantic.

[Johnnie1000]

Usually a term of endearment. In the south a waitress my call you that to show her friendliness or personal attention she will give you,

[acooke-13]

Term of affection/endearment, it's how some people address one another, like 'sweetie pie', 'darling', etc :)

[DoctorWize]

He is being very polite. But you would really need to read more into it with the text and message itself.

[Anonymous]

Could be a term of endearment. Or he could be saying it if he thinks what you ask are trivial things.

[MarketData]

I believe it varies from country to country. In England it's an affectionate way to address a friend of the opposite sex.

[shinensta]

It's a term of endearment..