If a man calls you a 'sweetheart.' and you work with him, what would you think that means?

Question

We had a heart to heart talk about healing and spirituality and at the end of our conversation, he called me sweetheart. I think there is a mutual attaction there but don't wanna jump the gun. But not just because he called me sweetheart, but along with our deep conversations.

Answer 1

1 of 3 things :

1 ) an old fashioned term of endearment & respect
( like the oldlady at the bank )
2 ) he's patronizing you ( sounds unlikely from what else you wrote )
3 ) he's got a crush on you

Answer 2

Sweetheart doesn't have sexual connotations.

We'll call the old dear who works at the bank sweetheart.

Answer 3

he loves u