We all know what love is, and when we feel it, and/or have it bad for someone, we say “I love you.”

What about how we feel when we like someone, should we say “I like you”, to let the person know we have some level of feeling for them,
or do we just assume that we know another person likes us by how we interact together? If we assume it though, we could be wrong,
so is "like" an emotion we should clarify too?

I like u, I love u is a big word and should never be use anyhow until u re sure

Wait a sec...? Give a N-AT a hand up.

We all know what "love" is... but mebbe need to
expand on our usage of "like"?

I've always found it the other way 'round.

But yes... I do think that if you feel... you should try to express it. There are more folks with selective mutism out there than there ought to be.

okay, Ted... it's Valentine's day, so I'm feeling a little friskier than usual... and I'm going to break my own code with you being the first man I'm going to admit that "I like You", what I know of you that is, I enjoy posting with you, and I think your intellect is cool... I also hope you don't run from me now that I've confessed that I enjoy your company...

Now that's just sweet!
I like you too... truly do.
You've a sharp mind and caring nature about you.

But I do have to run... to an appointment, haha.
Hope that you get to release your built-up tension/friskiness somehow, tonight. GL!

(btw.... you didn't answer the question. js)

Let's be realistic. As we get older we have a lot more "analysis" of relationships. It's pretty silly actually. Remember when you were younger and you almost never talked about anything and yet you ended up with someone who you couldn't keep your hands off? Weird huh? Biology does this for us.

There are two forms of like in this scenario. You truly "like" them (non-sexual) or you "like" them (aka in love) with them but are afraid to say it.

Don't lead people on that you only "like" and say "love" when you really do "like" them. Love doesn't mean ****. If you love someone you're being honest about what you feel towards them (want a relationship, spend your life with them, etc...). It has nothing to do with it being reciprocated. If they don't feel the same or only "like" you. Move on. Otherwise go for it.

Saying you only "like" someone when you really "like" them is protection for your emotions and completely dishonest. Vice-Versa.

-Trev

Let's be realistic. As we get older we have a lot more "analysis" of relationships. It's pretty silly actually. Remember when you were younger and you almost never talked about anything and yet you ended up with someone who you couldn't keep your hands off? Weird huh? Biology does this for us.

There are two forms of like in this scenario. You truly "like" them (non-sexual) or you "like" them (aka in love) with them but are afraid to say it.

Don't lead people on that you only "like" and say "love" when you really do "like" them. Love doesn't mean ****. If you love someone you're being honest about what you feel towards them (want a relationship, spend your life with them, etc...). It has nothing to do with it being reciprocated. If they don't feel the same or only "like" you. Move on. Otherwise go for it.

Saying you only "like" someone when you really "like" them is protection for your emotions and completely dishonest. Vice-Versa.

-Trev

Awesome thinking!! I like it.

I'd argue it though if you posted it in a Philosophy Forum, haha.

Awesome thinking!! I like it.

I'd argue it though if you posted it in a Philosophy Forum, haha.

Well, I hope you don't mind, Ted, but I'll take the lead in this "debate", and as the OP, I say this conversation can stay right where it's at and we can discuss it in further detail if you guys would do me the honor.

There is a difference between love and like. There are alot of people I love but don't like. They are called relatives. As for my girlfriend, I have to both like and love her.

Good example:

"Hi. Would you like to come out with me for a drink some time? I find you quite entertaining. If no then no worries".

Bad example:


"Oh wow. You're so hot. Pleeeeeeeeeeeease come for a beer with me. I think I'll cry if you don't".


I'm going to ask a male friend if he wants to go for a drink with me on Saturday. Nervous about it. Would rather ask than never know. . Still nervous all the same.

but Sarah, you took the words right out of my mouth... so I'll have to
use me ole standby.... eeeewww... you're so hot I just gotta feel your
heat... can't we do some cooking together... hehehehe

. It's just that desperation turns me off so easily.

I don't think telling someone makes you wierd or a flirt. For instance even though we have not had a conversation I like you. You seem very genuine, honest, and down to earth. I enjoy reading your poetry its sweet and deep. You don't seem to have a lot of "venom" and anger from the obstacles and heart break life throws at you. I hope everything goes your way this year. God bless