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What exactly do you think the difference is between saying "Love you" or "I love you"??
Do you ever think about it? When you're in relationship in which you verbally express your "love" for your significant other (or anyone for that matter; family members, friends, etc), what do you think the connotations are with each way of putting it? I'm in a new relationship in which the "L" word has recently entered. Though I'm not a big fan of throwing the word around at all (just me) I find that between the both of us, we usually say something like "Alright, I'll talk to you later. Love you.", as opposed to: "Okay, have a good day hun. I love you"
Do you know what I mean?
Personally, I think " I love you" - the specification of the "I" - makes it more serious and sincere. "Love you" almost holds pretences, it comes out "easier", you know?
I know there are many ways to express love if it's true, don't get me wrong. But specifically with "Love you" or "I love you"... because if you think about it, I'm sure you've made active decisions about choosing which way you say it...
Some things to think about:
- Do you think they're different? Are they the exact same thing?
- Or maybe, it doesn't matter at all? Do you think the genders (males/females) handle it differently?
Please don’t think I’m anal, or have too much time on my hands to think of trivial things, lol really, I don’t. I just think that sometimes it’s important to understand the simplest of our daily actions.
(Forgive my reposting; just trying to maximize my answers)
Thanks in advance.
21 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I think there is a difference!
love you seems more juvenile and light.
I love you tends to be seen as a deeper declaration.
I can't stand either though.
I personally don't think saying or being told i love you or love you is that much of a compliment.
in these days, i love you is such a 50 cents phrase. it's thrown around and used to lie to people so much, i dont think it really holds the same connotations it did before.
I think expressing your feelings for someone else in different words is much more powerful.
I think saying, "I'm in love with you", is worth so much more.
Maybe I'm just cynical. But i most definitely do believe in love, and love at first sight. I just don't think telling someone you love them using the cookie cutter words is that meaningful. No offense intended!
The impact those two or three words has on the people exchanging them is what makes them real! You're lucky you've found that!
sorry for my rant!! I got too carried away.
- WoosieLv 41 decade ago
Personally, I don`t think there is a difference. Sometimes `love you` comes out and sometimes `I love you` comes out. The fact is that `Love` is in the phrase and that`s the important bit! lol
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Many people express love in many ways...it will really depends on the person, where he grew up, his character, etc... but average love you is more casual and I love you more personnal.
- 1 decade ago
i love you means u mean it from ur whole heart while love u can be a casual way of saying u love the person
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
You can say, I love you and mean it, without being in love. I love my family and friends, but I am,"In love with my sweetheart," a different connotation when you say, I love you.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
It depends on the person, you know? Everyone is going to respond to it in a different way.
- 1 decade ago
When I say "love you" it's usually not meant with the deep affection that I mean when I say "I love you" to someone. I guess its the different degrees of affection.
- 1 decade ago
i think you are correct, "i love you" seems more personal than just "love you." I have always felt that way. I am not certain why, but "love you" seems more casual. you are correct, "i love you" seems more sincere. good question, you get a star!!!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Love you is normally used when you are leaving.
Friends say "Love ya" when they're going away.
I love you means I love you.
