According to a relationship expert, its socially acceptable to broach the subject after two months. But some people will get to the stage earlier — it all depends how much time youre spending together, and how much of a good fit you are. If youre not sure, try introducing them to your friends and see how they react.

When should you call your girlfriend babe?

Some may use it condescendingly, but in most cases its used to express love. The word babe has highly adaptive qualities, Maria says. It can be used by any gender, among S.O.s, even often among friends. We use the term when calling a partner by name isnt strong enough to express all of your feelings.