I actually do want help on this one...

[taboola]

I had a really, really interesting conversation today. It was entirely interpretive--In fact, it was about something to which no absolute truth has yet been found: Love. The focus of our discussion was on the following question...

Q: ...Most will readily recognize that there are different types and different degrees of love...Duh. But, one popular

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*and she steps on the soap box*

[anonymous]

…Well, there’s definitely a difference, but it’s hard to explain.

I think "I love you" is much a much more committed statement, it's just stating that you love that person, and therefore focusing on the loved one. Whereas "I'm in love with you" is much more of a "me" statement. I also prefer I love you b/c it is much more direct. "I'm in love with you" is longer, and open to much more individual interpretation.

For example, "I'm in love with you" could mean any number of things, from "I love you," to "I like you a lot," to "I love you, but I really love myself loving you!" It also goes to "being in love" which often is associated with puppy love, i.e. the bubbly feeling at the beginning of a relationship, whereas "I love you" is just "I love you" and seems to imply a more serious and committed relationship, whether it be with lover, friend, mom, dad, or (dare I say it) brother.

"I'm in love with you" just seems to be something assosiated with romance, and to me love isn't just a product of romance (although it’s certainly a part of it). It is a MUCH stronger feeling, that isn't exclusive to romantic relationships.

THERE!

-Erica