There are many possibilities when a man calls you “love”. You could be calling him “love” simply because he likes you. You could also be in love with him, flirting or for many other reasons.
A guy calling you “love”, may evoke deeper feelings in him…or the opposite depending on his personality.
Continue reading to find out what it means when a man calls you “love”.
12 Sure Reasons Why A Guy Calls You Love
1. He is British
This could be the case when the guy refers to all his female friends as “love” and not “Mate” or even “Buddy.”
Expecting more of it can only make things worse. In Britain, it is not uncommon for people to refer to “love” only as a pet name.
It is a sign of affection without any romantic inclination behind it. This is also how love is used in other cultures.
2. He is attracted to you
Is he the only one he calls “love”? Does he have positive body language and behave around you? This can indicate that he is attracted to you.
If a guy calls you “love” by itself, it might not be a sign that they are in love. Why? There are many reasons he might say it. He may use body language signs to show his affection for you, such as calling you “love” or calling you “love” if he is attracted to you.
Pay attention when a man calls you “love” during the conversation. This is a sign that he wants more than friendship. If it’s romantic, he will only reserve a lovelike for you.
This guy will not call female friends or other women “love.” He wants you to react because he doesn’t know if you are attracted to him. To determine if you are attracted to him, he will look at your body language.
3. He is expressing his love for you
It’s even more obvious than when a man likes you and calls you “love” when he says he loves you. He might be ready to start a relationship with someone he loves.
One of the most romantic nicknames men like to use is “Love”. If a man calls you “love” without warning, it could be an indication that he is expressing his feelings for you. To determine if he is truly in love with you, look out for signs such as extended eye contact or dilation of the pupils.
Be aware of other romantic nicknames. These nicknames are used by your guy to show that he wants to create something new with you. You will see that he is more than just a friend when he calls you “love”.
Are you a long-term friend of this man? Are you able to go on a date? You may have developed strong feelings towards him. He might have believed that you were a “thing”.
It is a term of endearment
It can be a term used to refer to a man who is older than you. This could indicate that he regards you as a younger person. This is a sign that he regards you as his sister. Don’t think of it as a romantic pet title.
We mentioned that the British love to call a woman “love” as a term. So, he might have heard it and decided to use it.
A man may call you “love” to express his affection. Is it a good thing or a bad feeling when he calls you “love”?
5. He doesn’t consider “love” a serious pet name
Although “love” may be one of his favourite names, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is in love with you. A man calling you “love” can be a sign that he loves you, but it doesn’t mean he considers the term “love to be a big deal.
It’s a casual nickname and doesn’t carry as much weight as “I love” or “I love you.” He might have heard the name “love” somewhere and thought it was nice.
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6. It is his nature
Some men refer to women as “love” when they are speaking of their woman. This is their way to show respect. This type of guy is not one to be taken by surprise. The word “love” doesn’t have any special meaning to him.
Men naturally call women “love” when they speak to them. You might notice him calling women “love” when he speaks to you.
He might be averse to calling women “love”, but he may say it to you for another reason.
If this is the case, you will notice a difference in his body language when he is around you. You should not conclude that he loves you just because he calls your “love” his name.
7. He wants to flirt with your
Is it wrong to call someone “love”? It’s a beautiful thing for women, and it makes them blush when men call them that. It has been discovered by playboys and they are already making use of it to their advantage.
If a man wants to get in on the action, he will attempt to give his best flirtatious performance. The show is full of sweet names like “love” and “love”. He starts calling you these names to help you find the one that you will fall in love with.
8. He wants you to date him
He will call you “love” to find out how you react. He wants to know your reaction to his attraction to you. However, he isn’t sure if you feel that way.
If he is looking for a response, he has likely shown other signs of attraction.
Do you hear him calling his female friends “love”? This is a sign that he may be trying to find out if you are interested in dating him.
Are you not interested in a long-term relationship with someone? Let him know that your feelings are not mutual.
If you are the opposite, it would be a smart idea to let a guy know that you love him.
9. He brings out his inner hero
It could be that a man calls you “love” when he refers to you as a woman he loves. This is a brand-new dating theory that’s making quite a stir. This theory states that most men have innate driving factors.
These drivers are activated when you approach them and cause a strong response. You can improve your relationship status by understanding how the hero instinct works.
10. Your relationship is moving in the right direction
It is a sign that your partner feels at ease with you if he calls you “love” outright. He has made all other women irrelevant to his life.
He is ready to share all his fears, hopes, dreams, and dark secrets with you.
He pays close attention to details, which is one of the indicators that he wants to have a closer relationship. He will also invite you to meet his family and friends. His plans will begin with the word “we”.
Another sign is that he cares about your happiness, and well-being and is always there to help you. You will be able to count on him to take the time to get to know you and spend quality time with you.
Are you looking for a new partner? He may have always wanted to call you “love” as a term for endearment.
11. He is comfortable with you
As a friend’s nickname, he might call you “love” if he is comfortable with you. You’ll also notice that he calls his good friends “love” if that’s the reason.
They will be able to see the same body language signs as you.
To tease you, he may use the term “love” to refer to you, especially if he has already told you that you don’t like it when people call you that.
12. He is ready to say the big three words
Like other nicknames, “love”, says all it needs. Men struggle to communicate their feelings and the L-word is no exception.
It can be very important to use a nickname such as “love” when you are dating. This is how your man can feel closer to you and enjoy intimacy before committing to the three words.
You’ll be able to tell if it’s because of the relationship or its severity. Asking him is the best way to find out. You should take into consideration your answer if it is serious.
This depends on many things. You should also pay attention to the frequency he mentions other guys or friends.
When someone calls you “love”, what do you say back?
Is your guy at the point where he is comfortable calling you “love”? He might show signs of wanting a relationship. He may also be looking for the same body language as you.
He is working to break down the old friend zone barrier. You’ll also see multiple signs that he is interested in you.
He will try to arrange for face-to-face conversations so that he can spend more time with you.
Another sign is his constant talk about you. He will make adjustments to his plans to include your needs. He is making it clear that you are a part of his everyday life.
Only you know how the man calling you “love”,
Also, try to get an idea of his intentions. What does it mean to be called “love” by a man?
We have shown that a man calling you “love” doesn’t necessarily mean he is in love with you. To understand why he said it, it would be useful to examine his body language and tone.
Consider your relationship with him. Your status will impact how he calls you “love”.
When a man calls someone “love”, it is often a way to express his affection for you. You may be called “love” by a man to show his affection for you. It’s a positive sign.
Signs of body language
To determine if your love interest is attracted to you, look at his body language. Do you see your guy making prolonged eye contact?
Is he willing to reach out to you and touch you? If he combines these signs with the words “love” and touches you, he’s most likely into you.
The flip side is that he could call you “love” if you disagree with him. This could indicate that he’s being disrespectful.
If that is why he called your “love”, he will likely display other negative signs in his body language. Take this example:
- When you talk, tighten your lips
- Smirking
- Crossing his arms
- Do not take your words too seriously
- Pointing his chin up at you, he looks down at your face.
If he is being condescended, stand up for yourself. Keep calm and make eye contact with him.
Tell him to stop calling you “love” if you don’t like the way he addresses you. Tell him how you would like him to address your body.
- “I don’t like it when you call me “love”. Could you please use mine?
- “Other girls might think it’s OK for you to call them “love,” but I and I don’t have that dynamic. Please, stick to my name.
What does it mean when a guy calls you “love” via text?
Many factors play into this. It all depends on whether the feeling is mutual. What does it mean to be called “love” by a man in a text message? What should you do?
You can see the behaviour of other people he displays when he calls you “love”, such as in his text messages. These signs will reveal his true intent.
When a man calls you “love” or buys gifts for you, it’s a way to show how much he loves you.
It is important to pay attention to his body language as well as the things he says. Why? There are many reasons to call someone “love.”
What to do if he calls out for “love”?
He may not be ready to call you “love” if he does so via text message. He could also be trying to make your texts more personal and intimate by giving you a pet name.
You can express your attraction to him by saying:
- “I have a big smile on my face.” People will think I am crazy.
- “Someone asked me why I smile at my phone.”
You can tell him:
- “Wow! “Wow!
- “Whoa! “Whoa!
- “Thanks for your kind words, but I think it would be better if we remained friends.”
Final Thoughts
How deeply you feel about your guy will determine how he feels about you.
If you don’t know him well or he isn’t your friend, he may be trying to get you.