Which of these terms over text indicate affection more from a guy?

[Crimsyjo]

For instance "baby" and "sweetheart" gives me a little sensation whereas sexy and gorgeous are more physical compliments. Or do you think no terms mean anything from a guy and they just throw out whatever?

What about using red love hearts in text like this. ❤️❤️❤️

Gorgeous

Baby

Sexy

Sweetheart

None

A total of 32 votes were cast: 13 girls and 19 guys. See detailed results

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+1 y

Looks like sweetheart is the clear winner!

[JSkye]

I like all of those except sexy. Idunno, I always felt like, though gorgeous and sexy are both about physical appearance, gorgeous feels like it is about my face/emotional expression whereas sexy just feels like it refers to my body.

[Crimsyjo]

Yes definitely!! Gorgeous feels like they feel your glowing. Inside and out !

[JSkye]

Exactly 😅

[JSkye]

@Crimsyjo thank you for the superb! 😁

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Your description answers your question Crimsy lol. Baby and sweetheart both convey affection, while sexy and gorgeous convey desire.

Now what if someone didn't know how to convey what he wants to convey? Then you have to quit thinking about words and look at the general tone of their speeches, their personality and generally analyse how they, personally, convey affection or desire or both. You can do this!

[Crimsyjo]

Haha well in the context I'm thinking of from a personal viewpoint... gorgeous was used like this:
I sent something but then deleted it. He asked what I deleted. I said "wouldn't you like to know" and he said "you don't have to delete anything gorgeous". So is that affectionate?
And in another example.. I said sorry tonight seemed all about me and my pleasure not his and he said "it's fine baby".

So I like that. It's sweet. Buy if I want to say something back like "night night"... I struggle to know what feels right. Like night night handsome? Night night babe? Night night... ? Mister? Darling? Hun? I hesitate at all because none fit. I want to portray affection but not seem like I'm head over heels. And I wonder if as much thought goes into guys head when tapping those letters b-a-b-y. I know some people use it a lot so it fl9ws easily to anybody. But this guy is very non communicative with verbal emotion. And this added layer to his messaging is new.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

"you don't have to delete anything gorgeous" is a really good example here.
This wording can be interpreted in several ways, and the key to the "mostly correct" interpretation is to know someone enough. As long as you don't know enough of him, it's a mist you cruise in, hence my statement about not clinging on particular words, instead get a general tone and that's all. First navigate in the mist then, after some time doing that with anyone, things get clearer in communication.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Consider also that anyone's relation to intimacy and language is really personal (when it's not cultural), for example you won't see me using baby or anything of this kind unless I'm really involved emotionally. But that's just me, drawing lines in language to define intimacy. All guys will have a personal way to define or not define intimacy. Hence the only possibility you have is to know someone enough :)

[Crimsyjo]

I've been analysing him ten months now lol. I can tell from his texts when he's moody or disengaged. I can tell when he's excited or thrilled. Or bored. Or sad. I am extremely sure he has feelings for me and I can tell when he's feeling vulnerable enough that he's gonna pull away completely. I have asked so many opinions but alas.. some do not see what I see. And some do and say wow yes he's definitely into you. Sometimes he's really sweet. He can read most of my moods very well. But sometimes he's a total jackass and his immaturity and inexperience with women and relationships is a huge neon sign. I feel certain in my knowledge of him but... the heart can very much cast illusion over logic and I fear a lot that I am being love blind.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Ummm I finally understand the scope of question...

Then, my banner is my answer, if it's not about that then maybe you're compromising too much in this relationship? Maybe not? In both cases: 💚

[MrGSpotHer]

I really don't know all these guys I can only speak about myself like anyone else 😂

[Crimsyjo]

So what would you use? And would using any of the terms above be easy for you with no meaning attached? For instance... me personally... I couldn't DM you and say "hi baby how are you". a lot of thought goes into it if I attach a word. I also wouldn't say mm that's hot or sexy unless true.

[MrGSpotHer]

Yes all the above apart from gorgeous and sexy words tend to mean the obvious to me 🙄

[MrGSpotHer]

Baby and words like that don't mean anything it's words that actually mean someone is attractive or good looking id use but I don't think I'd be using sweetheart for a few decades yet 😆

[MrGSpotHer]

Thanks 😊

[Nikki1989]

Words over text have no meaning whatsoever. I would ignore them all.

[Crimsyjo]

Is that just words from men? I communicate better in written word than spoken word so my words very much have meaning.

[Kit1234]

I would say none of the above.

Gorgeous and sexy although they give an ego boost do definitely feel very ingenuine.

Baby feels impersonal whilst sweetheart feels pitiful like I'm too breakable to love. I don't know the last one might just be me. I would say more personal nicknames or terms of enderments feel more affectionate. Like they have put thought into it to think of something that represents you. I've had a talk guy call me shorty as an enderment which ended up being really sweet. Or Kitten because my nickname is Kit. Even things like cuddle bug, my love, or princess have been things I've been called that were more personalised and held more meaning than babe, baby or sweetheart to me personally.

[itsannalee]

I love when my man calls me Habibi/habibti/habiba, because he is Arab.

[RyanR03]

I think words are cheap and they mean something from a genuine person. But they are otherwise just words that can be used to manipulate

[Radiate143]

Those all indicate someone who wants some 🐈

[Crimsyjo]

Haha I want him to have my pussy. Again. Lol

[WhitneySnow]

I agree with you. And definitely red hearts.

[Juxtapose]

"Sweetheart".

It seems like the most wholesome one.

[Crimsyjo]

You think baby is too overused then? And what about saying back to a man? I get stuck not knowing what to say!

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

I feel like Crimsy is suddenly getting autistic, which is ironical in this context 😆

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Use your emotions damn it lol

[Crimsyjo]

@Maybe_Maybe_not I use my emotions too much. Which leads me to believe other people have emotions to words when maybe for them means nothing. That's why I second guess myself if I'm looking too much from my perspective and not theirs! And you guys are a complicated bunch! Some of you know how to weird words for effect. And others speak what they feel in base simplistic terms so really no second guessing needed.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

hmmm that's not what I meant with using your emotions then, I wanted to mean use them to decipher what is going on and what is being told to you. In any case don't expect simplicity indeed given how people can vary greatly lol

[Crimsyjo]

@Maybe_Maybe_not oh I've learned to read him very very well. But just gor fun and others opinions (and dash of boredom) I still like to post it here lol

[Juxtapose]

Yeah, "baby" is usually pretty cheap and doesn't stand out that much. And calling a guy a sweetheart should not be a problem unless he is one of those: "in order to be masculine I must be afraid of anything remotely cutesy or soft" guys.

[Juxtapose]

And I totally disagree with using emotions to decipher anything. Your intuition is another form of intelligence but it should be backed up by things you can prove.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

At least intuition has been recognised, ey, I'm happy for that!

[Crimsyjo]

Haha I feel very intuitive... but without verbal confirmation that you are right sometimes how do you know? Lol

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Then I would ask why you are still around people who don't talk :p Cheeky I know, because there's more to that, but... You know lol

[Crimsyjo]

@Maybe_Maybe_not haha. There's not talking. Then there is talking but not about feelings lol

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

For some reasons we all know about, men + affection expressed can be a complicated equation hehe BUT it's nowhere near rare, or it can be rare depending on your circles etc. We had this convo already

[Jpie555]

I am a very affectionate texter if I’m attracted to the woman. Bb and gorgeous and ❤️ emoji are my go tos!

[Crimsyjo]

Very useful answer thank you. So do those flow easily from you to any lady who is attractive? Or you selective who you use it with? So there is a layer of emotion beyond mere physical there?

[Jpie555]

I’m a super flirt, lol so I feel I can be flirty with more than 1 woman at a time!

[Crimsyjo]

Ok so hey bb, hey gorgeous, wow love that ❤️❤️❤️ would be pretty meaningless from you. Not saying that in a harsh way 😄. Just understanding that for some it really is just fun text talk.

[Jpie555]

Totally agree with you bb!💋

[Crimsyjo]

Haha see. I feel nothing 😂😂😂

[Jennz6]

I like sweetheart

[CubaPirate]

That's because you are a sweetheart 😘 ❤

[Jennz6]

@CubaPirate thank you dear

[Decoded93]

Sweetheart shows commitment lmao

[frenchgirl123]

I prefer babe.

[EnjoytheDay777]

Sweetheart

[LiamJHayden]

Sweetheart.

[Crimsyjo]

Haha yeah that one works best! Just seeing it there as you added nothing else was a little oooh 😍