Does calling each other babe/baby in a relationship mean you're only in it for the sex?

[thecharmander21]

This is obviously a big generalization but I just feel like there's some truth to it. I personally have never used it in my relationships but I usually only get into them if I'm looking for something pretty serious.

The use of "babe" was mocked in the Office episode "Dinner Party" where Michael and Jan were using it in a really over-the-top manner. Later in the episode Jim and Pam call each other babe ironically in a sarcastic way. The writers are intentionally or unintentionally associating people who use "babe" to be in dysfunctional relationships and those who don't in more stable ones.

That episode didn't create my opinion on this topic but it certainly added to my suspicion. In my opinion if you want to be in a committed loving relationship then respecting each other enough to use your real names most of the time is crucial for it to be successful. I feel like "babe" is appropriate for a one night stand but that's about it.

Thoughts?

Yes, using sexual nicknames in a relationship generally means that they are not as serious

No, what you call each other doesn't affect the seriousness of the relationship

[BeeOrSomething]

Me and my partner call eachother baby all the time, and we are both in this for the long-term. We have other pet names for eachother too, but we just like calling eachother baby.

[katrina1234561]

No it doesn’t mean that. me and my partner call each other nicknames, babe/baby, it’s normal.

[asshole_]

calling each other babe/baby, also doesn't make you in a relationship either

[katrina1234561]

that can be true but me and my partner are in a relationship... but some people who ain’t a relationship call each other that

[asshole_]

are you sexually active with him