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Posted by Spyder on Apr-10-2003 00:42:

"Love" over used.. ?

DO u think that the word LOVE is over used in todays society?
and if soo how do u cope with being able to express your emotions with out over using the word LOVE? do u use somthing else or do u not bother showing that effection even thoe its not fully true love.. ?

how do u express your love to someone with out overusing the word love to every other person.

Posted by benfica88 on Apr-10-2003 00:50:

Yes it is often overused and a a lot of times a word to use someone... Saying I love to my family is no problem, but to girls I said it once and it was a mistake so now I just usually say I like you very much. I'll just save the I love you for when I'm really sure.

Posted by Lira on Apr-10-2003 02:04:

I don't think so.

If you care about someone, if you like to spend time with this person and you think this person has a great meaning for you, this is love. Obviously, while we're growing up, we change our concepts, so we find out what's passion, what's physical attraction and what's actually love.

Plus, there's nothing better than hearing these words from a person who you really care about, even as a friend. I would make a long speech, but I gotta study for my mid-term exams.... I'll end my thought tomorrow

Posted by J.L. on Apr-10-2003 02:42:

the truth is.. that the word "love" is used so much in society, that we've reduced it from a word of high honour, to something so very common...

like for example... we use the same word when we say "I love hot dogs" and when we say "I love you" to your significant other

the word has lost much of its meaning

Posted by drizzt81 on Apr-10-2003 02:44:

Yes.

Posted by bassaholix on Apr-10-2003 12:53:

Its not over used.. its under used... its just that ppl don't appreciate it or are afraid of saying it... especially guys...

Posted by Porky on Apr-10-2003 13:29:

Re: "Love" over used.. ?

quote:
Originally posted by Spyder
DO u think that the word LOVE is over used in todays society?
and if soo how do u cope with being able to express your emotions with out over using the word LOVE? do u use somthing else or do u not bother showing that effection even thoe its not fully true love.. ?

how do u express your love to someone with out overusing the word love to every other person.

Julie..julie
love is not a word, it is not an emotion... rather it is a verb, an action

u can feel love to another fellow being but that feeling will be ephemeral and short lasting

the greatest of loves are like a potted plant. in order to make it strong, green and healthy, it requires constant watering, sunshine and tender care.

how do u express love to another? just do it, don't think it

<3 pOrky

Posted by Geed on Apr-10-2003 18:39:

quote:
Originally posted by benfica88
Yes it is often overused and a a lot of times a word to use someone... Saying I love to my family is no problem, but to girls I said it once and it was a mistake so now I just usually say I like you very much. I'll just save the I love you for when I'm really sure.

*sigh, man I just had simular experisnce not long time ago...
ya I agree love shuld be save when you are sure and think she feels the same othewise it will do more harm than good possibly..

Posted by jp on Apr-10-2003 19:16:

quote:
"Love" over used.. ?

Are you saying my nickname isn't cool anymore

Posted by raverchikadee on Apr-10-2003 19:34:

I dont know if the word "love" is over used or not.. i think rather than it being over used.. its misinterperated(misspelled). People use it thinking that they know what "love" is .. but not knowing what it is at all. I think in relationships.. its under used.. especially in mine. You can show it.. but with out saying it showing will never add up. Theres a difference in saying it and showing it. The effect is far greater. Especially when you know its really "love". I think people sometimes can over abuse it and confuse it with Lust. But hey thats my opinion.

Posted by IronDragon on Apr-10-2003 21:47:

I guess I would agree. If you are using it in a context that you love someone then yes I think it's thrown around a bit too much. I imagine when most people say love, they really feel infatuation.

Other ways though, I would say it's ok (i.e I love lesbians) because it's really just a stronger way of saying I like something.

Posted by SgtFoo on Apr-11-2003 04:34:

Love, IMO, is 5000% over-rated, especially amongst teens....
personally, I use other "arrangements" of words to express it.
simply said.

Posted by bluejay on Apr-11-2003 16:12:

it is definitely over used, just like the word "hate". both words are the at the extreme opposites of emotions, and both words should be used cautiously.

Posted by SoulSupply on Apr-11-2003 22:46:

i think the use of the word love with regards to being in love with someone is after losing most of its meaning, like benfica88, i only said it to a girlfriend once when i was younger and it was a mistake, i havent said it since and wont til im 100% sure of wot i feel

Posted by George Kendall on Apr-12-2003 00:25:

The word is over used to express an emotion that isn't there.

although..there are several different types of love.