What's The Difference Between These Statements?

[fonduegirl]

"i like you a lot" and "i love you"

[WonderBell99]

I avoid using “I like you a lot” because I don’t want to come across as desperate. I just say something along the lines of “You’re adorable. Would you let me give you hugs and kisses every day?” is a more laid back way of saying I like you.

“I love you” — Some people say it too early in the relationship, but they might feel that way, so you never know.

[Nikki1989]

It all depends on if the person saying it is genuine or not. Anyone can just say it.

[Blackcupcake]

lmao… “I like you a lot” sounds to me like “I love you but I’m too scared to say it”

[fonduegirl]

for me what @the_sinner said on this sounds accurate

[Blackcupcake]

cool cool

[exitseven]

Yes, it is avoiding the point of no return

[Blackcupcake]

@exitseven exactly… lmao

[NathanDavis]

I like you a lot; "I like one thing about you a lot (the rest not as much)"
"I think you should (I love you) first"
"I don't feel as strong/or the same as you do"

I love you; "I love you"
"I (don't really) love you (I just say it too easily)"

[Screenwriter]

Gigantic difference. You like your FRIENDS a lot. If you profess love, you're talking about a completely different relationship, unless you're saying this to A FRIEND and the friendship is a acknowledged part of your relationship.

Liking between potential partners is the beginning of a relationship. WHen you get to love, you're in a different ballpark.

[TallAnon]

I love you has a level of commitment to it, it's the stronger feeling out of the two. Often used towards family or meant for someone you want a romantic relationship with.

[Jamie05rhs]

"I like you a lot" is just what we say when we don't want the girl to get scared and freak out because of the "L" word.

[exitseven]

When you say I love you what you are doing is jumping in with both feet. You leave yourself no wiggle room. If ahead laughs at you there is no taking it back.

[sheenagwapa]

i don't feel thst way anymore so it's hard to explain... i am a very honest super honest person but what i received is hate and punishment

[Andres77]

I like you a lot-to have sex with no strings attached.
I love you-I’ll lie and manipulate you so I can have as much sex as possible before I get tired and move on.
That’s a general translation.

[the_sinner]

I guess ILY is used more for a committed romantic relationship whereas ILYAL is when someone’s fond of a person but not romantically involved.

[FilmGuy93]

The feelings associated with "I love you" are much stronger than "I like you a lot."

[motownplayer2000]

One has five words, one has three. One has like, one has love. Basically, one statement says a lot but means a little, the other says a little but means a lot.

[shortster]

One is selfish and the other is selfless; if true. In that I might fight to keep you in my life if I like you. However, I would fight for you regardless of your staying in my life if I love you.

[dreamstar72]

Make a difference on why and how they were said. Or what you wanted them to mean.

[Staximus]

They are totally different. One is chicken shit and the other is all in

[QuietVerbena]

I love you is a lot stronger.

[Kaneki05]

One say's like the other say's love? lol.

[stratford]

Who is saying it to who?

[LiamJHayden]

The second one is more likely to be a lie.

[najekim]

The amount of commitment.