Terms of Endearment?

Hello, Perhaps this is not the best place to ask such a question, but I’m hoping for some clarification… I have a friend who is from Syria. He often calls me “princess” and “beautiful” and is very complimentary of how I look, and what I do and say. It’s very flattering, but also somewhat concerning. I have assumed it must be a cultural difference… I’m wondering if this is a common way to address friends and family in Syria? What are common terms of endearment in Syria that I should be aware of? I would like to make it clear that we are just friends, but I also don’t want to automatically assume his nice comments are anything more than just friendly terms of endearment? It must be a cultural difference, right? Any input would be very helpful. Thank you!

Hi kimbry, Terms of endearment in Arabic culture maybe be something like "Habebti", "2albi" ,"Rohi " but this is only between females. But for words like "princess" and "beautiful" addressed from a male to a female,This is definitely considered as flirting in the Arabic culture .Arabic people do not use affectionate and flattering words when addressing a member of the opposite sex,so it's not a cultural difference.

agreed with Salama, usually if it is come from female it is just way of being friendly. but from male it consider as flirting .