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    Apr 3, 2010, 12:49 PM
    Why is it easier to say...
    Why is it easier to say ''Love you'' than "I love you''?
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    Apr 3, 2010, 12:55 PM
    Hi, Violaename!

    I think that it's because "Love you" is not as committed a way of saying it. I hope that makes sense.

    I much prefer to say or write, "I love you"!

    Hopefully, others will come along to address your question.

    Thanks!
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    Apr 3, 2010, 01:05 PM

    This is just my opinion, but I feel that the letter "I" is much more intense in I love you, opposed to Love you. For example, when I am hanging out with a good friend, and we are about to part, sometimes, we will say o each other, "love ya".

    That letter "I" can be so strong!
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    Apr 3, 2010, 01:09 PM
    Hi, Enigma1999!

    I agree that adding the "I" adds a lot of strength to the statement. Seems to make it a lot more personal.

    I do wonder though, why some people are afraid to add the "I" when it would be very appropriate to add it. Such as when the statement is directed towards a member of a family or another close, loved one?

    Thanks!
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    Apr 3, 2010, 01:22 PM

    Hello Clough,

    That's a very good question...

    For me though, I do use the letter I in I love you, when it comes to my family. I, however, do struggle using the letter I when it comes to a significant other. I almost feel as if I will show a sign of weakness, in doing so. I to get close, yet still remain far away... So, if I say "I" then I am breaking down my guard. Me using "I" in I love you, makes me feel vulnerable.

    Again, only MY opinion.

    For you, are you comfortable using "I" in I love you, other than family? Thanks.
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    Apr 3, 2010, 01:35 PM
    Most of the time, I tell personal friends, "I love you!" I'm very comfortable with saying it.
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    Apr 3, 2010, 02:36 PM

    ... Just the way I was expecting this discussion to go...
    Keep the answers coming!
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