Love (what can it mean?)

[Hucket]

Can it be shared by two people who aren't in a relationship (like two people who are just friends)? I know you can say I love you to family, so I'm goina count that as a relationship.

The reason I ask is two pronged. I have afriend who has a boy friend, and has expressed an interest in me. I have a grilfriend, so i feel awkward when this says she loves me. however I feel bad if i don't say it back (idk why I'm wired wierd). Do yuo think its just being friendly (you answered yes to my first question) or am i justified in my awkward feelings?

 

[lacktheknack]

The problem is, it LEADS to a relationship.

Good luck to you... don't do anything you're gonna regret.

 

[Bobic]

You're justified in feeling awkward - it's an awkward situation. But no, I don't believe what she feels is actual love.

Then again my knowledge of love comes from cheesy movies, so don't take what I say too seriously

 

[RaffB]

It can happen, but very rarely

Case in point, me and the missus practically fell in love upon first talking to each other, the fact that we were both in relationships at the time didn't stop us.

You can't stop the love.... Mal

 

[DefunctTheory]

There are three kinds of 'love.'

Loving a person: Frequently found between friends and family. Typically a feeling of bonds, not necessarily lust, or a desire to mate, or a desire to form an exclusive relationship.

IN Love: Found between partners. Desire to form exclusive relationship, life long, close knit bond.

Love you bro/gal: Friends who overuse the term love.

Only you/her can answer your question.

 

[the rye]

I have a friend who says "i love you" but its in the close friends sense, unfortunately the english langurage has not developed a diverse range of words to expresse diffrent forms of love.

 

[Saxon777]

Why is this Thread not entitled: "What it love?"