Thread: Dmitri to Valya - Russian Term of Endearment needed

Originally Posted by CoffeeCup

But taking into account the age difference (23-16) there is rather patronizing than just bro to bro friendship.

It's not so big a difference to begin with.

Originally Posted by rockzmom

Does this help at ALL or do you still need more details???

According to what you say, Валюха or Валька are probably the most appropriate names (or so I think). Just Валя will do too, but Валечка or Валюша are too intimate to be used in such circumstances. Later, when their relationship progresses they would become appropriate.

P.S. And, if you don't mind my criticism, I can hardly believe that this model of relationships (more like brother and sister) could lead to any romance.