Pendawn Posted March 7, 2005 Posted March 7, 2005 I love reading all the insights into the minds of guys (and other people in general, I'm very nosey) on these boards, so thought I'd start a thread about something that struck me today. This isn't connected to my own dating life, just something I saw on TV. It was a sitcom and there was a scene with a woman discussing how a guy will say "I love burgers." "I love that car." etc freely using the word love about totally inconsequential things and yet sometimes find it so hard to even say they LIKE a girl. It made me wonder, are you (male or female) conscious of using the L word in ANY context when dating? eg you wouldn't say "I love your hair like that." or "I love your cologne." but find another phrasing to avoid using the word LOVE when you're with someone you have not expressed love FOR. Does that make any sense? I don't, but I was just wondering if other people are watching their expressions of love in case it makes their date think they're hinting that they are IN LOVE with them. Just wonderin'.
laRubiaBonita Posted March 7, 2005 Posted March 7, 2005 i was taught by my father Never to say "Hate", as it is such a strong emotion. I am sure the same goes for some folks with Love, reguardless of where they are in a relationship. although, i may though Love around....just to show that i do Say love!
MikeE Posted March 7, 2005 Posted March 7, 2005 I think you're looking WAAAAYYYYY too deep into it. We are simple creatures and it's merely an expression. Saying 'I love that car' has absolutely nothing to do with the relationship on any level. It is no way a subtle hint or an implication of anyting at all. Just an expression. Also it doesn't mean he does or does not love or like the woman. He simply thinks the car or whatever is cool. It's that simple. Same goes for saying 'I love your new hairstyle'. It's just a simple compliment, nothing more and nothing less. Means the same thing as 'I dig that new 'do', or 'hey, that's phat!'.
GirlDown Posted March 7, 2005 Posted March 7, 2005 i'm with mike e. saying "I love that car" won't make that car squeal, jump up and down, and start planning a wedding that the man isn't ready for. just a thought.
IhavenoFREAKINclue Posted March 7, 2005 Posted March 7, 2005 I agree with Mike and GD. Relax and drink a beer. Stop analyzing s*it so much.
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