well actually by having her call you babe, that is her pet name for you. she is not trying to put you down in any way, but it's her way of showing you or letting you know that she thinks you're cute. it's nothing bad and i don't see why you should be offended by it.

but it might be true that it makes you look like a sissy in front of your friends but girls like a man that is sensitive. remember that. raverboy

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