Is the phrase 'I love you' something you say very often?

[Svenn]

Originally Posted by milosz

Rarely with girlfriends - I feel like using it too soon would be cruel if things go south in the future.

Originally Posted by Listi

you shouldn't be saying it to someone who you don't know pretty well, and only to someone who you intend on staying with for a while...
agreed. I sincerely believe you should be ready to marry the gf or at least be ready for a long painful breakup before you use those words. I haven't said it to my current gf of the last year and I think it may spell our downfall....

 

[Dakota rube]

Originally Posted by Blackhood

Never to anyone.

I happen to hate my closest friends and my family is very un-loving.

I am sincerely sorry for you.

 

[sho'nuff]

Originally Posted by Dakota rube

I am sincerely sorry for you.

actually , i am sorry for all those who posted here they never say it. is life for them really that devoid of love (or love giving) , or, so cynical that anything conceptually affirmative is automatically sorted away into the
'Hallmark gimmick' 'im not going to participate' portion of their brain?

 

[pseudonym]

I never say it.

Show no emotion.

 

[tomgirl]

it's one of those things...i think i don't say it often just because i'm constantly aware/self conscious about all of th cheesiness associated with the phrase. i always feel a little bit like i'm in a bad coming-of-age movie whenever i say it to friends or family in earnest. doesn't mean i don't mean it, it's just that the phrase has been so 'commercialized'.

 

[tagutcow]

Originally Posted by tomgirl

it's one of those things...i think i don't say it often just because i'm constantly aware/self conscious about all of th cheesiness associated with the phrase. i always feel a little bit like i'm in a bad coming-of-age movie whenever i say it to friends or family in earnest. doesn't mean i don't mean it, it's just that the phrase has been so 'commercialized'.

I love you, tomgirl!

 

[tomgirl]

Originally Posted by tagutcow

I love you, tomgirl!

...and here's when the inspirational girl-voiced indie music soundtrack kicks in and we walk away into the distance with our arms playfully around each other. aww!

 

[willpower]

I always reply with "You don't love me, you're in love with the idea of loving me". Also when a girl is done chewing you out for something - after the one hour long filibuster about your abhorrent ways, reply with "So what are you saying?" It's good for another half hour of "blah blah blah" stuff to ignore.

 

[Astan]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Every time I look in the mirror.

+a billion

I use it with family, never said it to a gf, sometimes with my best friends.

 

[IUtoSLU]

I say, "I love you" to my wife, mom, and sometimes my dad and brother. On the other hand, I say, "I love _______(chocolate, John Mellencamp, rye whiskey, etc)" a LOT and about many things.

 

[sjd]

I never really said it (or say it) to my family growing up. However I say it everyday to my wife and 9 year old son.

 

[acidboy]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

actually , i am sorry for all those who posted here they never say it. is life for them really that devoid of love (or love giving) , or, so cynical that anything conceptually affirmative is automatically sorted away into the
'Hallmark gimmick' 'im not going to participate' portion of their brain?

I love you, brother

 

[tagutcow]

Originally Posted by tomgirl

...and here's when the inspirational girl-voiced indie music soundtrack kicks in and we walk away into the distance with our arms playfully around each other. aww!

You're supposed to say, "I WUV YEW TOO, TAGGY-POO!" and rest your head in my heavage.

 

[unjung]

Haven't said it in at least four years, and back then, rarely. Only to significant others. My first long-term girlfriend wanted me to say it a lot and I never really felt that it was appropriate. It turned out I did love her in a significant way, but not the way that could have ensured a healthy, long-term relationship.

 

[SwB411]

I am married with two beautiful daughters. I say it to them every chance I get. Also tell my mom and dad I love them every time I talk to them. Call me sentimental.....

I have not said it to my girlfriend yet though.