Women always call me cute, sweetheart, etc. and even though they mean it as a compliment of attraction, it is belittling every time I hear it. I’m a 21 year old 5’8” man and women still can somehow make me feel 4 feet tall and 7 years old.

I am exaggerating a little, but still get this slight feeling of belittlement and am now wondering as a young man, how can i be more manly? Is this a personality or physical change? Been considering lifting more, using my deeper voice, etc. Any other advice?