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What do the words "I love you" mean and why would you say it?

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Question - (10 March 2009) 7 Answers - (Newest, 31 March 2009)
A female South Africa age 30-35, *nonymous19 writes:

What do the words "I love you" mean and why would you say it?

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (31 March 2009):

it means you care about that person and look out for that person as a friend.

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A female reader, Anonymous19 South Africa +, writes (11 March 2009):

Anonymous19 is verified as being by the original poster of the question

Thanx to all who answered. You were all great

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A male reader, artian United Kingdom +, writes (10 March 2009):

artian agony auntIf I say 'I love you' it means that I know that person cares about me enjoys my company and wants the best for me and I feel the same about them.

ie

friend

child

parent

girlfriend / boyfriend

wife / husband

However, this term is also used in loose / general context simply to express feelings of appreciation to something you like or have seen out of excitement

ie 'I love you man that was so kool'.

However I think 'In love with' is more sexual and romantic.

ie

Lover, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc

Often, mutual love can be mistaken for infatuation or possible love out of adoration feeling close.

I don't consider myself an expert on love but I am not afraid of it or its complexities. very interesting subject that seems to have no bounds.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (10 March 2009):

To say "I love you", you are expressing the love that has been created inside of you instigated by the person or people of your affection. Since there is no universal rule as to what love is, "I love you" can only be interpreted as something a combination of feelings you have for a person or a group of people.

People say it to express their feelings to the other. Others prefer to express their feelings through action, rather than words. Others prefer other forms like art, poetry, short stories, ballet, dance, cooking, building, sculpting and so on and so forth. There are numerous ways to express your love for someone or some people.

All within context, all dependent on your target.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (10 March 2009):

they mean the other person means more to you than you are to you.

star.x.

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A male reader, artian United Kingdom +, writes (10 March 2009):

artian agony auntI think it should mean

Intimate about

passionate about

and

committed too.

or,

It could mean someone is trying to make you feel those things for a gain of 'something'.

This could include; sex, money, etc etc.

Some use love tactics to get out of a current bad situation.

Ie, A country.

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A female reader, jessica04 United States +, writes (10 March 2009):

jessica04 agony auntIn what context are we talking about?

When I tell my family I love them it is because I value the kinship and company they give to me, and admire them for their strengths and support their weaknesses the way they do for me.

When I tell my boy friend I love him, it is because I care about him and want him to remain a part of my life. I enjoy his company and his visual appeal, and I want to let him know all of these things. I tell him I love him as a way for him to know how important he is to me, and how much I need and want him.

Hope this helps

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