Is that flirting? Or could it be something else?

[Anonymous]

This guy who was gay (he said he was) and I had just met referred to me as "darling" randomly. Is that flirting?

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm, that's a tough one to say for sure. Calling someone "darling" can definitely come across as flirtatious, even if the person identifies as gay. But it could also just be their way of being friendly and using a term of endearment.

The key thing is whether the vibe and context of the interaction felt flirty or not. Did he say it in a playful, coy way? Did he make any other comments or gestures that seemed to have romantic undertones? Or did it just come across as a casual, friendly term he uses with everyone?

Without more details, it's hard to know for certain if he was actually flirting or not. Some people, regardless of their sexuality, just have a more affectionate communication style. It could have just been his way of being friendly and welcoming.

I'd say don't read too much into it unless you get some clearer signals that he's interested in you romantically. Pay attention to the overall interaction and see if there are any other signs. But don't automatically assume it was flirting just based on that one word. It's probably best to take it at face value for now.

[Amy10223]

It could be a term of endearment; people have called me that too and it's just to show affection. But then, you never know until time proves otherwise.

[Anonymous]

It is flirting in a subtle way.