What does "I Love You" mean?

[Dee]

I see so many couples saying they love each other after only being together for a very short time. Is it really love that fast? Do they know what love is?

What are your views on this? Are you one of the ones who throws the "L" word around or do you have to really feel some deep emotion to use it? Do you trust someone who says it to you?

[farm_yard_duck]

I've never declared love for anyone. I think when you're younger you get caught up in it and see love as being together for 5 mins, but it seems older couples wait longer before saying they're in love. If a guy says it to meI know it's as a friend kinda way which is good, but one day I'd like a guy to love me other than as a friend!!

[eswanzy]

saying 'I LOVE YOU' to your partner is another way of expressing the affection you have for her. there is time for everything one must always know when to say such word as on the other hand, shouldn't be your normal message to each other. In my country, women sometimes doesn't take it so personal as many guys try to abuse that compliment

[Megara]

My view is as an outsider as I'm still waiting.

From what I observe, the majority of people that say 'I love you' do not really know what love actually is. Love is not casual. And I personally don't believe two people can be in love after five minutes or first sight.

Love is strong. Love endures all things. Love fights. Love hangs on. Love goes the distance. Love dose not fade away over time. Love is a bond that is shared. Love is precious. Love is paient.

I also think a lot of people confuse 'lust' with 'love'.

When you tell someone that you love them, you're expressing affection, yes, but it also goes deeper than that I think. I just have to look at my parents. I know they have something special.

Love, I also believes gets better, deeper, and stronger with time. Unlike our bodies, it never grows old.