Well, you certainly know that when it comes to matters of the heart, language can be a tricky thing to navigate. People often use different phrases or expressions to convey the same message, and this is especially true when it comes to saying "I love you".
It's important to remember that everyone expresses themselves differently, and the way someone says "I love you" (or "love you") doesn't necessarily reflect the depth of their feelings. If you're in a relationship with someone and they say "love you", it's best to take it at face value and appreciate the meaning behind the words.
However, there could also be many reasons why a guy says “love you” instead of “I love you.” In my personal opinion, there is no big difference between “love you” and “I love you.” This guy probably is in love with you in any case. So, here are the reasons from my point of view:
Some people use different variations of a phrase or expression to convey the same message in a slightly different way. When a guy says "love you" instead of "I love you", he may choose the former because it feels more laid back or casual.
To be more specific, saying "I love you" can feel like a big, weighty declaration of emotion, and some people might prefer to express their feelings in a more low-key way. By saying "love you", they're still communicating their affection and feelings of love, but in a way that feels less formal or intense. So, they may not want to take the responsibility of big phrases.
If someone says "I love you" for the first time or expresses intense feelings of love and affection, it can be a vulnerable moment for them. Some people can find this vulnerability unsettling or frightening, and they might choose to communicate their emotions in a less exposed way.
In such cases, the person might choose to say "love you" instead of "I love you" as a way of expressing their feelings without feeling quite as exposed or vulnerable. Saying "love you" can feel like a less intense expression of love, and it might be easier for some people to say without feeling like they're putting everything on the line.
When a guy says “love you” instead of “I love you”, he may indicate that he had a feeling somewhat distant or disconnected from their emotions. In other words, he may still have feelings of love and affection, but those feelings aren't always at the forefront of his mind.
So, saying “I love you” can feel like a big declaration of emotion, and he might only feel comfortable saying it when he is feeling very connected to the partner and her feelings. If he feels a bit more distant or disconnected, he might still want to express his love and affection doing it in a more understated way, such as saying "love you."
In some cases, a guy might feel pressure to express love and affection in a relationship, whether that pressure comes from their partner, cultural norms, or their own internalized ideas. Even if they don't necessarily feel deeply in love, they might still feel like they should say something to show that they care.
In these kind of situations, saying "love you" can feel like a more neutral way of expressing some level of affection without necessarily making a big commitment or declaration of love. I mean, it can be a way to acknowledge their partner's feelings and show that they care, even if they're not quite ready to say "I love you" just yet.
Sometimes people just use the word "love you" instead of the phrase "I love you" to show their affection. Saying "love you" can be a way for some guys to convey their feelings, just as some people could choose to say it or have their own special manner of expressing love.
Saying "love you" may seem to these guys like a more informal or relaxed approach to communicate their feelings without necessarily making a big deal out of it. It might even be a method for them to express their concern without necessarily needing to make a grand confession of love.
When a guy says "love you" instead of "I love you," it can be a way of expressing his feelings without necessarily feeling like he is making a binding commitment. Saying "I love you" can be a little scary or overwhelming for some people to say it out loud.
By saying "love you" instead, a guy can still show his emotions without feeling like he is making a permanent or binding declaration of love. It can be a way of showing that he cares for his partner without feeling like he is locking himself into a specific set of expectations or obligations. So, “love you” phrase is not binding as much as “I love you” for some people.
Well, you obviously wonder why the phrase "love you" is different from "I love you." While both phrases express affection and care, there are some subtle differences in how they are perceived and what they convey.
Saying "love you" can often feel like a more casual or laid-back way of expressing affection. It can be a quick and easy way to show someone that you care without necessarily professing your love for them. This expression may be used by such people as a low-key means of expressing their emotions without necessarily feeling compelled to make a significant commitment or gesture.
Even if a guy says “love you” instead of “I love you” it still can be a really special and meaningful moment. You can just say " love you too" to express your agreement with the other person's sentiments. This is just a brief and direct response. It lets them know that you feel the same way and value their displays of affection.
You also can say something to express your gratitude, such as "thank you" or "that means a lot to me." This might be a little tactic for expressing your understanding of the other person's emotions and your gratitude for their affection.
Never forget that there's no "right" or "wrong" way to respond to someone saying "love you." What matters most is that your response is authentic and heartfelt, and that it reflects your own feelings of affection and care for the person who said those cute little words.
Last but not least, whether someone says "love you" or "I love you", what matters most is how they treat you and whether their actions align with their words. If you feel loved, valued, and respected in your relationship, the exact phrasing of those three little words shouldn't matter all that much. Remember, feelings matter not phrases 😊
Yeah I agree with jgoldz. if I wanted to say "I love you" I would say it like that
if I just wanted to let you know that I really care for you and that I'm thinking of you all the time it becomes more like "love you :)" in maybe a casual manner or something..
to me its like that anyways. saying I love you isn't exactly something ur say casually. and it shouldn't be said all the time. it should be said when its most felt meaningful to both persons because otherwise it will lose its meaning and when you say it it will actually feel like you are loved and you will reply I love you too. and the love is mutual and that in itself is so emotionally powerful and it shouldn't be wasted saying things like it but don't have the same meaning as it should
I think the "Love You" does not have much meaning, just something he's saying because that's what you want to hear, no commitment. Like saying who loves ya baby.
The same as if a girl signs a card or note "LUV"
"I Love you" has a direct meaning and can only be meant one way.
it all depends on certain factors: how long you have known the person, if you have dated/been in a relationship with them for an enough amount of time for you to realize you love them, the way that they say it (truly from their heart vs. carelessly without thought?) and the way they present themself when saying it...
personally, if its from the guy I truly love and wanna be with forever, I would want to hear 6 words from him rather than the normal 3 ...which are: I AM IN LOVE WITH YOU.
when your a relationship, they are pretty interchangeable, but when I want the other person to know that I mean it, I usually will say I love you, it seems a little more serious to me.
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So here's how I typically view it. Saying 'Love you' before saying 'I love you' the first time is cordial; may be said to a friend who I'm comfortable with or in a faciteous way, but not meant as a serious expression. If we start dating, that stops until the momentous "I love you" moment in the relationship. From then on 'Love you' is a quicker, perhaps routine, but not insignificant expression meant to remind you that I do, in fact, love you, even if it doesn't hold the same gravity as saying "I love you". Cases when I would use "I love you" as opposed to "Love you" include: the forst time we say it to each other, if we're fighting, if we're sharing a significant moment of imtimacy, if we won't be in contact with each other for an extended period of time, if either of us are in danger, and a few other less common scenarios.
It's dramatic but there is a pretty large difference. "U" is labeled as "lazy" meaning whatever "u" is supporting has hardly any value compared to putting "you"
If my girlfriend said "I love u" I'd honestly respond with, "u? what is that?" And be a smartass. Unless you're under 13 and can't type, avoid slang when using the word "love".
I personally see no difference between typing just "u" or "you".
When my girlfriend and I chat, I used to short cut my messages 'cause it was the way I chat even before we knew each other. So I used to text her, "I love u", while she full spells every word. She never types a shortcut other than the famous LOL.
I just felt like I have to do the same thing 'cause it was never taught in schools to short-type words and it makes one look shallow (as for me). So I now text her the fully spelled "I love you" not because it weighs more feelings than the short one but because I think that is more technically correct. I love my girlfriend so much by the way. :)
Strictly speaming, In love, there is no "I", nor "You". There is only one, a feeling of oneness. The two just know. So, in a sense, saying "I love you" or "love you" is "incorrect". The way you look at each other in the eyes says far more than words.
I think it's because you don't hear your name often coming from a boyfriend unless theyre calling for you and or referring you to someone else either way I just think he wanted to let you know whatever you did talk about, he meant it.
It can be used as a lesser expression of love, but more commonly, if in a relationship, it's just a simpler way of expressing "I love you."
I mean when I say I love you that means I'm digging her body but when I tell her I love you that means I fucking genuinely love her
The only difference is that someone doesn't feel like taking the time to spell out "you". Other than that, no.
you know i've always wondered this coz my boyfriend texts me 'love you' so many times and i'm like: ?
she's totes overreacting, there's not much of a difference in my opinion
Well if you look at it that way, she might be right!
Dafuq, was she PMSing or something? : That is nothing to flip out over.
You need to find out if he really loves you or if he just loves you in his time of need.
I agree, this isn't with flipping out over. However, I'm also single :P
It does have a different meaning like a bit shy to say love you like you aren't completely ready to say i love you
Too dramatic, if he didn't love her.. he would've left her.. she needs to look at what he's doing right not wrong..
Ha, being a guy, to me, there is a difference. I say "i love you" a lot, but when I'm still a little mad at her I just say "love you" or "love you too". That's just how it works with me. Probably not a good thing, lol, but yeah.
OMG my boyfriend is exactly like that! I don't know to be honest, but it makes me doubt him.
I think saying "I love you" itself is quite primitive and lame.
I love you is told to one special person
love ya I say to my dad big difference in the 2. Girls that I in front means a lot
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