Confused about mixed signals from Nepali guy. Need some advice!

Hi everyone,

I’m in my early 20s, and I’ve been friends with a Nepali guy, also in his early 20s, for a while now. We met here in the US, and I’m really confused about his behavior. He calls me beautiful nearly every day, and uses nicknames like “princess,” “love,” “sweet flower,” or “my heart.” But then, just as I’m about to respond, he’ll switch things up and call me “my friend” or “good pal.” It’s like I’m getting mixed signals, he flirts with me one moment and then emphasizes our friendship the next.

He also sends me deep love songs, and when I ask about them, he says, “It’s something you should listen to and think about me,” but then quickly adds, “I’m just playing.” It’s hard to know if I should take this seriously or not.

I’m from Latin America, where if a man flirts with you, it’s usually because he’s interested in a romantic relationship. I actually really like this guy because, normally, I don’t pay much attention to men, but this behavior is confusing me. Is this typical for Nepali men, or is it just him?

Another thing that’s throwing me off is how he acts jealous when I talk to other people. He’ll jokingly tell me to only pay attention to him. When I say, “I should give you my attention then” he responds by saying, “No need we’re good friends.” But then, just moments later, he’ll go back to subtly flirting. For example, he calls me “princess” when he’s next to me or “love” when he calls me on the phone.

He sometimes says he thinks we’re meant to be, but then goes days without talking, usually because of work. I’m just not sure how to interpret all these mixed signals. Is it normal to get so many different nicknames in such a short span of time? Should I take his flirty behavior seriously, or is it just something different from what I’m used to?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!