What does it mean if someone calls you 'my lovely' in a text.

[Anonymous]

My manager, who my colleague and I have a friendly relationship with (we go out, discuss personal issues etc) was with me the other day, to listen to me talk about something which has been bothering me.

When I was home, I texted him to say, 'Thank you for listening. You're really kind'.

He replied, "No problem, my lovely. Any time".

It surprised me a bit. He has a girlfriend (he thinks the relationship may (emphasis on MAY) end soon, but he still loves her. I don't know if he means this in a friendly way or if it means something else.

What do you think?

[luluniceone]

Guys used to call/text girls that way when they are comfortable. I do it some of the times, esp when I talk to a girl who's feeling down... maybe to cheer her up. For me it's on the friendly side. :)

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't take it as anything more than someone calling me sweetie or baby. It's just an affectionate nickname, it doesn't necessarily mean anything romantic.

[Whoop133]

Baby is obviously romantic