The definitions of love.
When we say i love you what do we actually mean
love
Used as a noun can be
.an intense feeling of deep affection.
synonyms:
deep affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, intimacy, attachment, endearment;
But if you use it as a verb the definition becomes
.feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone).
synonyms:care very much for, feel deep affection for, hold very dear, adore, think the world of, be devoted to, dote on, idolize, worship;
this word, this one word can mean alot of different things to alot of different people
It can mean you are my provider, my caretaker i intrust you with my life.
when its coming from the mouth of a child to a parents ear or from a parents lips who already went on their Journey of life and is now putting their life in their child's hands "i love you"
Then there is the darker more cynical view of love.
It can mean i am not going to stop drinking even though i know i am no longer myself when I am in the clutches of the alcohol of the buzz that takes over my body and over my fists when my fists collide against your cheek and it rattles the piano of your teeth "sorry, I love you"
It can mean i am no longer ashamed of My ancestors who were light-skinned, Mis ntepasados de piel clara , my culture, mi cultura, because i will no longer take "you dont look mexican" or " Mira a la chica guerita" im not saying its bad to be white but i am not. "I finally love myself because of my culture, and my heritage"
when siblings say the opposite. "I hate you" It can mean even though we argue and fight and torment each other i will never leave your side.
Some people use the word to much to the point its hard to tell when they mean it, and others to little to the point you dont believe it is needed.
You see even though this one word has so many different meanings we all feel it differently. We all interpret it differently.
So the next time you say i love you make sure you mean what you say.
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