If you’re wondering when to start calling someone babe, this depends on a couple of factors. The most important would be how long you and they have been seeing each other. I would advise you to wait for at least a month before calling them baby if you’ve just started dating.
Not only did I answer this question, but some additional information which you may like, such as what other names you can call them, and whether babe or baby would be the better choice.
When Should You Start Calling Your Partner Babe?
As mentioned, calling your partner who you’ve just started dating babe is not the best idea. They may think that you are taking things a little too fast and be scared.
However, if the two of you have been seeing each other for some time, then calling them babe would not be bad. You would show them that the bond between the two of you is growing, and that you think of them affectionately.
It might also be a good idea to call your loved one baby if they have been calling you this, as you would show them that you reciprocate their feelings. Of course, you can use the above advice on any affectionate term, and not just baby, like darling or sweetheart.
Should You Call Your Partner Babe or Baby?
The answer to this depends on who you ask, as well as your partner’s preference. I personally think that it would be better if you call them babe. It is less common, which you may like. But also, it is more informal which works great if the two of you are young.
You should also consider what your partner would like when coming to a decision. Although you may be all set to call them babe, they may prefer baby more. It naturally would be the better choice to use, then.
If you’re wondering how, you can tell which of the two, they like, you can of course ask them. It is not a life-or-death situation – they would find it cute that you are asking which they would prefer.
What Other Names Can You Call Your Significant Other?
Instead of babe or baby, a personal favorite that you can go with would be sweetheart. It is a classic that shows your partner that you have a tender spot for them. And also, it is not that common, as quite a few younger couples tend to swap it for other options.
On the same note, you can call them darling. I think it has a nice ring to it. I like the term ‘love’ too. It unfortunately is not that common, and it once again shows your significant other that you have a tender spot for them.
Of course, if you have a pet name for your loved one, then you can stick with calling them this. The pet name is something personal that the two of you share, so all the other terms of affection would pale in comparison.
How Do You Start Calling Your Partner Baby?
Instead of calling them baby, go with babe. It is more casual and would be easier for you to say to your boyfriend or girlfriend. The best way to use it would be to ask your loved one a question and exclude their name and use ‘babe’ instead.
Of course, you can do this with baby or any other nickname that you want to use too.
Be sure to first start calling them the name when it’s just the two of you around. You would feel more nervous if you do this with friends and family, plus you would give your partner a good chance to react to the word if they are alone.
If your partner has already been calling you baby or some other affectionate name, then you don’t have to worry too much about calling them this too. They probably have been waiting for you to say it and reciprocate this whole time.
How Can You Tell Your Partner Doesn’t Like Their Nickname?
This is easy to tell, as you most of the time would be able to get the answer from their body language. They might get tense and involuntarily raise their eyebrows when you call them the name.
And you would know that your partner does not like a nickname if they get shy around you when you use it. If it’s a name that is more embarrassing or immature, their behavior would not be a surprise.
As you can imagine, you can find out how your partner feels by asking friends and family what they think. They might tell you something that your partner has mentioned in passing to them. At the end of the day, they probably are not telling you how they feel as they do not want to upset you.
Should You Call Someone You’re Not Dating Babe?
If you like someone and are contemplating calling them babe, I would strongly advise against this. This is a term of endearment that many people reserve for their significant other. The person you like may be suspicious as to why you are calling them this. A lot of the time, they would find it weird too.
You should avoid calling someone babe if you are scared that you would lead them on. This is something that you can easily do if you are not careful.
If you know that the other person likes you too, then calling them babe may not be a bad idea. It can help you escalate things into an actual relationship. They may bring up you calling them babe or baby in a conversation, and you can use it as an opener to confess your feelings.
How Can You Make Things More Romantic in A Relationship?
As mentioned, you can call your partner baby or babe to make things more intimate for the two of you. But if intimacy is something that you’re struggling with, there is actually a number of other things that you can do that will help.
Let’s talk about them.
1. Have Pet-Names
Having special names for each other is a good way to rekindle the bond. You can go with baby or babe as discussed in this article, but some other good options that work well are darling, sweetheart and even love.
2. Go On Trips
Another easy way to make things more intimate would be to go on trips together. It would just be the two of you in a possibly tropical destination, which would help you to unwind and bond.
3. Spend More Time Together
You don’t have to go on a trip to spend more time together. You can just be mindful of how much time the two of you spend with each other and try and increase it. Going on dates more often would be a good first move.
If the two of you have mutual friends, then going out with them would also be smart. You would have added company in the room which would help with the chemistry. I would advise you to be mindful of the friends that you are going out if you are inviting them, as you need to handpick them.
4. Get a Pet Together
Although you may not have thought about it, getting a dog together would be another easy way to make things more romantic in your relationship. It would be something that the two of you would spend time together and raise, almost like a kid of your own. But if you are not a dog person, that is alright. You can do this with any other pet too, like a cat or rabbit even.
5. Get Some Counselling (Professional Help)
In case you two were close but you have lost the spark, the best thing that you can do is talk things out. You and your loved one may be able to figure out what happened and make your relationship work again.
Of course, you can see a professional to help you figure things out. Just do your research on the one that you pick as you want someone that is a pro at what they are doing. They unfortunately may do more damage than good otherwise.
Final Thoughts
There are several factors to consider when deciding when you should call someone baby. If you and your partner have been dating for a while, then it would be fine. However, if the two of you have just started seeing each other, then the move would not be the best as you may scare them off.
Instead of going with baby, you could call them some other name that means a lot, like darling, love, or even a special nickname that you may have. As mentioned, I personally prefer babe. It is more casual, and tends to not be that common.
Hopefully you found all of the points that were run through useful.
