Hm, I wonder why this thread is in the serious business section
No matter -
Notsil - thanks for quoting that beautiful passage!
and also:
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Originally Posted by Notsil
That's the kind of usage I mean, sea, when it's taken "Casually", instead of being saved for a serious and meaningful situation.
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hm, I still .. kinda take Sea's stance here.
There isn't just *one* type of love- the deep romantic love thing.
There is the kind of love that is so real but has been around for so long, becoming part of the reality of oneself that it has a rIGht to be said casually whenever. Like I do with my family and friends. People like Haret, Ashley, Liah - I DO love them and it's just become a part of me :p
Then there's- ok, this is where I publically take my hat off to
andi for explaining this to me, and I finally agree with her.
Love for a guy friend doesn't AUTOMATICALLY mean that you love them romantically, and it shouldn't be confused with the other.
It's still scary and disconcerting feeling such powerful feelings of care and love for that person so.. actually, I don't know at wHICh point one can start differentiating. Where's the "cut-off point" as it were.
How often do you guys feel overwhelming feelings of love for someone who isn't family/an old friend? Do you ever get alarmed by it?
and here's another thing - would you ever say it if you didn't think the other person shared that same sentiment? would you be scared of making a fool of yourself? how do you KNOW they do?
and .. would you ever say it first?
How about if you know they love you and you do too but you're too scared of consequences - would you ever refrain from telling someone you love them because of that?
EDIT - last question!
(assuming you're straight) do you think it IS possible to love someone from the opposite gender yet not feel romantically towards them?