Saying "I love you"

Does anyone else find it impossible to say "I love you" to anybody, even your own family? I cannot say it for some reason. I do love them and they know I do but I just cannot say it.

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Reply 1

username1623349

There's probably a psychological reason behind it. Any idea what that might be? It's possible that getting to the root of it will help you to overcome this.

I cringe yes

Original post by EdwardBarfield9

Does anyone else find it impossible to say "I love you" to anybody, even your own family? I cannot say it for some reason. I do love them and they know I do but I just cannot say it.

I think it depends on the person and feelings associated with these words.

I've only said it few times when I was in relationship.

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Reply 4

drowzee

I never say it to my family... I'm cringing at the thought of it. :redface:

My family isn't a very affectionate one, so we never really hug or say I love you etc. I think this is the reason why I'm like that, so perhaps it's the same for you?

Reply 5

Binary Freak

I say it to family if I plan on going away for long periods of time.

Used to say it pretty easily when I was in a relationship. But it's not something I'd throw around so easily these days.

Reply 6

malign

Original post by drowzee

I never say it to my family... I'm cringing at the thought of it. :redface:

My family isn't a very affectionate one, so we never really hug or say I love you etc. I think this is the reason why I'm like that, so perhaps it's the same for you?

def the reason for me

Reply 7

cupcakes87

idk, i find it quite easy to say :/

Reply 8

jawsontheflooor

I've literally only said it to friends when drunk and even then it was probably 'i love ya' and not 'you'
maybe twice on the phone to my Dad
I can't deal

Reply 9

Hasbara Habibi

I say it to my family, gf, and certain close friends.

Reply 10

Sophhascoconuts

My family are like the most affectionate people ever, they say it to me all the time so I have to say it back but I always struggle and cringe inside... some people just don't like saying it unless they want it to mean something instead of being flippant. Some people just don't like to say it at all. It's just a phrase, you can show you love someone however you want to.

Reply 11

whorace

Said it once, I cringe when I do it. UGH

too much effor

I find it hard to say it to my family too

Reply 14

thefatone

Original post by EdwardBarfield9

Does anyone else find it impossible to say "I love you" to anybody, even your own family? I cannot say it for some reason. I do love them and they know I do but I just cannot say it.

like drowzee suggested maybe it's too cringy? or maybe you associate too much meaning within the term so you'd only use it on very special occasions?

Original post by drowzee

I never say it to my family... I'm cringing at the thought of it. :redface:

My family isn't a very affectionate one, so we never really hug or say I love you etc. I think this is the reason why I'm like that, so perhaps it's the same for you?

Reply 15

Biryani007

Cannot say it to anyone...I know people who say 'I love you' to their parents when leaving the house or going to bed...not that I don't love my parents but.. :erm: