What does the idiom "Love you lots" mean?

[TheHillsRAlive]

I have a friend who is from a different culture, he always signs off with the phrase
Love you lots... Super cute right?
What do you think it means and what would be your equivalent?

[InTimoreDei]

The Irish and Irish Canadians use the same phrase. We use it as a cute way to show affection towards someone. "I love you" is used more within a relationship whereas "love you lots" is for friendships and more playful.

[TheHillsRAlive]

It definitely is cute.. I'm usually smiling from ear to ear when I picture my friend saying with a smile ☺

[SjE78]

it is an endearing phrase which is often said by people from certain areas
some places they mean it in a way of saying "see you later"
or "take care" but with a meaning of endearment

[goodlongman]

I like you maybe if you are good to me

[TheHillsRAlive]

Yes...

[GreenGold1992]

that he loves you a lot?

[TheHillsRAlive]

It's more of a friendly banter.. With him tho... There's always a hidden meaning... 😏

[GreenGold1992]

Friends can love each other, platonically of course

[NovissimumVirorum]

He’s obviously a fan of urban planning

[TheHillsRAlive]

Why are you so twisted 🥨? 😍

[ArrowheadSW]

What culture is he from? Just curious.

[TheHillsRAlive]

Dutch

[legalboxers]

it could be a friendship term

[MarketData]

He loves you, but he's not in love with you.