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writes:Hi everyone, I'm curious what women think about this question. Now that the holidays are over Ive gone through all my Christmas cards again as I usually do before I put them away for the year. I keep every card I receive because if someone took the time to send it to me, I want to hold onto it as a reminder of their kindness and thoughtfulness, as well as giving me a list for next year. I notice some cards I have from my female friends close with saying " love" and then listing each person in their household. I'm curious, is their a rule of thumb on which recipients you would use the word "love" with in your cards, like perhaps close friends or family? Or is it generally accepted that closing using the word "love" can be sent to anyone regardless of their level of closeness to the family? Personally as a guy I only close with "love" if the person is a very close friend or family member. Thanks all!
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 January 2016): It's a very personal preference - I wouldn't read too much into it.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (19 January 2016):
 There was a time I used Love and hugs and kisses very liberally.
Now I would use something else such as "warm wishes" so as to not confuse or lead on people.
"luv" is not the same as "love" either.
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reader, YouWish +, writes (19 January 2016):
 I agree with you! I don't like using "love" unless it applies to my family or very close friends. In my opinion, it's actually a holdout from the old days before internet, where many people wrote that even for acquaintances or anyone closer to you than "To Whom It May Concern:". heh.
However, many girls use "Love" like you or I would use "sincerely". It's just a thing to say, so it's nothing to read into.
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reader, Ivyblue  +, writes (19 January 2016):
 Yup me too. I just reserve that word for my nearest and dearest because I do actually love them, I'm not in love with them just love them because they are a positive addition of my personal being.
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (19 January 2016):
 I use love, hugs & kisses quite liberally in cards. But only in cards that are "signed" with the entire family. The thing is, I don't send cards to people I don't particularly like. Unless I GET a card from someone I'm not close with and those I would NOT sign with an affectionate, but a polite greeting.
However, I would not read anything into the "love" on a Christmas card.
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