rach 1 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Boys. Girls. Say "I love you" much? At all? Ever? Strategies and experiences please! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I only say it to my kid these days. Same with the wife, only more so. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Say it to my wife at the strangest moments. said it last year to my dad when I got married - to which he replied "yeah, not so bad yourself son" Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 From 15s Rach. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 no trouble staying it. I say it to Papa. I say it to each of my boys. I say it to my folks. And I say it to my friends - particularly when they need to hear it. I am also very generous with telling people they are special/talented/appreciated etc. If people complimented and affirmed others more often instead of bitching and ripping strips off them life would be so much more pleasant. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 the flip side, is saying it too much of any word or phrase, makes it lose its strength. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 shhh, don't spoil the bliss. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Originally Posted By: RobBright said it last year to my dad when I got married - to which he replied "yeah, not so bad yourself son" Sounds like he doesn't love you. Never mind. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 ok I love you Thursday. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Originally Posted By: scouser Originally Posted By: RobBright said it last year to my dad when I got married - to which he replied "yeah, not so bad yourself son" Sounds like he doesn't love you. Never mind. Not surprised - have you met me? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 yeah I say it but only REALlY quietly, under my breath and out the side of my mouth....when no one is looking Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Easier said than done. More importantly, Do I love myself? If so, you are half way there I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Don't think I've ever said it to my Dad or visa versa but I tell my kids I love them. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Originally Posted By: Jynxx Do I love myself? what you do in your free time is entirely up to you. Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 It is impossible to love and be wise. -- Francis Bacon Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 that quote just makes me want to eat bacon. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 bacon?! where? Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 My family don't really say "I love you", though I do often sneak one in when saying bye at the airport and it gets quite emotional. What's the fastest you have said it to a boyfriend/girlfriend? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I love you isn't my dads thing either. I don't think it generally was for his age group (70's). Perhaps not 'manly' enough. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Originally Posted By: rach What's the fastest you have said it to a boyfriend/girlfriend? Being free with telling your family you love them, and letting your girlfriends know they are loved (obviously in a different way) - is one thing ----> but it took me a while to tell Papa, telling a partner that you love them is something totally different. I think if you are an "I love you" person on the 2nd or 3rd date - then that is definitely cheapening the sentiment. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 defintely not for a one nighter Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 My family often says "love you" to each other when we are finished talking on the phone, even my to my brothers and sister. My girlfriend thought it was pretty weird at first that I'd say this to all my family when I was finishing up a phone call. I remember a few years ago, after the first time I'd seen my gran and grandad for a few years (I'd been over here for 2 years then travelled for 1 before going home), I gave my gran a kiss and then gave my grandad one on his head, he just looked all uncomfortable and gave me a manly pat on the back!! Link to post Share on other sites
kintaro 0 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I've said it a few times in life to my mother and father but only as a reply. Can't recall ever saying it to my brother or sister. I said it all the time to my ex-wife while we were dating and married. I still have a good relationship with my parents and siblings but I don't even know my ex wife's phone number or email. Hhhhhhm? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Its really unspoken in my family. My dad, mum, sisters, brother, would never say it. But it is always assumed. Link to post Share on other sites
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