In the olden era, the words "I love you" had such a strong, profound and serious meaning that it almost directly indicated that the person was ready for a commitment. However, in the modern times, we hear these words from almost everyone around us in all platonic relationships, such that when it is spoken in the romantic manner, one is forced to wonder, if it has same deep meaning in it. Have you ever had an incident where by someone said these words to you but did not mean them in a long run?
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discuss Do the words "I love you" hold the same meaning today?
- Thread starter Dr. A
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This thread focuses on relationships, including communication, dynamics, challenges, advice, and their impact on personal growth and connections.
The phrase "I love you" has been completely bastardized such that it is being said casually by those that don't even mean it. Before a person would tell you that phrase back in the days, it would take probably months. But it is used to manipulate people nowadays for personal gains.
Shortie
Captain Cackle
I personally do no think it holds the same meaning anymore, not like it used to. People many years ago used to say it and mean it but nowadays, you hear it thrown around a lot and most of the time it is either used to manipulate people or just used because they can.
It's a shame really, that the meaning means so little now to so many.
It's a shame really, that the meaning means so little now to so many.
I know of a few guys that won't waste time to tell a girl they love her just for the sole purpose of getting into their pants. Only very few people actually say " I love you" in this modern era and truly mean it.
I have been a culprit of taking advantage of people with the " I love you" statement. And I have also been manipulated with that statement too. At the end of the day, someone telling you "I love you" in this era should not be taken too seriously that you hinge hope on that person based on that confession.
How do we know "I love you" had a profound feelings in the past? I think we get this impression from literature.
It's true, back then saying i love you carried real weight like a commitment. Today it gets tossed around so casually that it's meaning sometimes feels meaningless. You hear it in friendships , texts, even after knowing someone for a short while.
