Something isn’t right here. If someone said, “I love potato chips” and then turned around and said, “I love you,” how would you feel?
Am I suggesting that feelings for a person can be equal to feelings for food? Not exactly; but I think it’s safe to say that’s it’s getting pretty difficult to tell the difference between love and like.
“They say HATE is a strong word, but they throw around LOVE like it’s nothing.”
Side note: Who are they? I’ve always wondered…
I agree with this quote. Love is supposed to be an intense feeling of deep affection. Are people really having intense feelings of deep affection all the time for a bunch of different things? Doubt it. So why is love being said more often than not?
Love has been confused with things like “like” and “infatuation”, and quite frankly, it’s unfortunate.
You could listen to a song ONCE and say “I love this song!” when you only like the song.
You could be dating someone for three days and say “I love you” when, in fact, you’re only infatuated with him or her. Yes, infatuation is an intense passion, but it’s usually short-lived.
I mean, you’re getting my point, right?
Before I wrap this up, let me make one thing clear: When I point a finger, three more are pointing back at me. That’s why I usually point like this…
Haha! I’m kidding!
But anyway, I, too, am guilty of abusing this precious word. I supposedly love shopping, when I’m really just unhealthily addicted to it. I supposedly love blogging, when, in fact, I simply enjoy doing it. I could say I love an outfit, when I really just like the way it looks. I could say I love a city, when I really just prefer that city over where I currently reside. I say things like I love the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, when I really just admire the company. I REALLY admire the company. 🙂
You understand, right?
Just like the word “friend” has been dumbed down, “love” has been dumbed down. The sad thing is, most people know that a lot of the “love” out there nowadays isn’t that serious; and it could get to the point where if someone has REAL love for someone else or something else, it won’t be taken as seriously.
Is it too late to salvage what’s left of the word?
I try to use the appropriate terms for my feelings towards something or someone, but I slip up more often than not.
That’s all I’m gonna say on the matter for now. I hope you all got something from this post.
Do you have any thoughts about love? Let me know!
Take care.
21 Comments
Cilla B 16 January 2012
you are so right am definately guilty of using the word love mmm i should start saying like more often
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just me 16 January 2012
you are right. it's art to use language for better expression
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ashi 16 January 2012
well to be honest I've been a victim of throwing away that word but I came to recognition while reading your post…thanks for the thoughts! lesson learned
blue roses 16 January 2012
this is a poignant concept, which many do not consider…. thank you for sharing!
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Bonnie 17 January 2012
"Love" is definitely the most overused word in the English language. I use it a lot, and I fully admit it.
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Nuar 17 January 2012
Hey, Nia!
Great post! You hilariously stated a big truth!! Unfortunately, in general we're so prone to bastardize language, and that inevitably hurts our cultural legacies.
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Baby Budget Blog 17 January 2012
I think the english language that doesn't make the distinction between like and love! I agree. Love is thrown around way too much on all the wrong things!!
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Anonymous 19 January 2012
right on nia. very true.
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Style4Curves 19 January 2012
soo very true this is definitely something to think about I'm 100 percent guilty
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M 19 January 2012
you are so right! love is really an abused word! although since I'm norwegian i tend to use the english "love" quite often! the norwegian word for "love" i rarely use:)
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Steffys Pros and Cons 19 January 2012
youre so right!!
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The Jones 20 January 2012
I overuse this word like nobody's business, haha…just let everyone, I suppose. But I agree that it should be more meaningful almost "sacred"? I know my bf and I (now he's my husband) didn't say "I love you" til we knew we were getting married. But that's extreme, I guess!
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NATALIA NAZIMEK (nthlee) 21 January 2012
Thank you Nia!! How are you girl?? 🙂
Crystal Haines 21 January 2012
I totally agree! Have you ever said a word over and over and it sounds funny/wrong after a while? 🙂
Emi Coco 21 January 2012
Lovely post! I agree. Love is a strong word, some people don't understand that.
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Head to Toe Chic 21 January 2012
I'm definitely guilty of this. I use 'love' way too often.
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thefabulousgypsy 27 January 2012
I agree that the word is used too loosely. That being said, there are songs by bands I love, like The Cure (my favorite) that I don't just like. I don't just REALLY like them. I LOVE them, because they make up who I am. They represent me. They are a part of my blood. So, when I use the word love in most circumstances, I do actually mean it. But probably not when I'm saying I love my shoes or my jewelry. But my music, bed and cat? Yes, I DO love them.
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Anthea Lau 27 January 2012
Indeed very inspirational. People have been abusing "love" for ages until we no longer feel a thing for the word. great article:))
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Twins 24 March 2012
Your blog is full of inspirations!! I like it!!
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