A huge majority of people who I spoke to said that they say “I love you” to all of their friends, close or not. It seemed as casual — and, paradoxically, as sincere — as a hug.
Nope
. A few people told me that they feel uncomfortable saying “I love you” no matter who they're saying it to, even if it's said to them.
What can I say instead of I Love You?
- I'm crazy about you.
- You're my dream come true.
- You take my breath away.
- Since you've been around I smile a lot more than I used to.
- There is no one I'd rather steal blankets from.
- You're my partner in crime.
- You look great today and every day.
Can we say I love you to a friend?
Regardless of how you mean it, love isn't a word to throw around. …
I say “I love you” to my close friends
because you never know what your words mean to someone else. Telling your friend you love them may be the thing that carries them through hard times. They know that you're in their corner no matter what.
How do you tell a friend they are special?
- You are more fun than anyone or anything I know, including bubble wrap.
- You are the most perfect you there is.
- You are enough.
- You are one of the strongest people I know.
- You look great today.
- You have the best smile.
How do you say I love you to your best friend?
- Being There Through Difficult Times. …
- Routinely Checking on Welfare. …
- Telling Them You Need Them. …
- Telling Them You Miss Them. …
- Be A Good Listener. …
- Buy Your Best Friend A Gift. …
- Celebrate Their Accomplishments. …
- Plan A Night Out.
How soon is too soon to say love YOU?
According to 2020 OKCupid data on 6,000 people shared with mindbodygreen, 62% of people think you should say “I love you” “
as soon as you feel it
,” whereas 22% think you should wait “several months,” and 3% think you should wait “at least a year.” On average, research has found men take about three months to say “I …
Do guys fall for their female friends?
Men report more sexual interest in their female friends than their female friends do in them
, and men are also more likely than women to overestimate how romantically interested their friends are in them. In most cases, sexual attraction within a friendship is seen as more of a burden than a benefit, the study finds.
Do Best friends cuddle?
Best friends like to cuddle.
We just do
. When we've had a hard week at work, just ended a relationship, or are hungover, we like to share a blanket on the couch or cuddle in bed and watch movies together. You don't necessarily have to make physical contact, but just being in close proximity feels good.
What is a stronger word than I love you?
Cherish
– I cherish my time with you.
This is stronger than the word ‘love' in that it shows just how much you value spending time with them.
What are the 3 words better than I love you?
- “I forgive you.” I forgive you for all the things have done, or will do, that may hurt me. …
- “I'll sacrifice for you.” I'll sacrifice my time for you. …
- “I respect you.” I respect you for who you are, and not for what I feel you deserve.
What are 5 ways to say I love you?
- I can't stop thinking about you. No one matters but you.
- I've got you under my skin. I lost my heart to you.
- You set my heart on fire. Words. to express: to say opinions or feelings. express in other languages. QUIZ. Teacher's pet is ___
How do you tell a friend she's beautiful?
Just say, “You're beautiful.” You don't need anything more complicated. Look directly into the person's eyes, and earnestly tell them what you think.
Say it with a smile
. Try qualifying your words with a superlative.
What is a unique way to wish your best friend?
Wishing you many more years of good health and prosperity
. Thank you for living your life in a way that makes every day worth celebrating. Happiest of birthdays! Even though celebrations might look a bit different this year, you're always the life of the party—over Zoom, and all.
How do you make your best friend smile in text?
To Make Their Day Better
“
Sending you a virtual hug
. I hope you can feel it.” “You're my hero, and I'm so lucky to call you my BFF.” “I know other people claim to have best friends, but you truly are the best.”
How fast can you fall in love?
Men under 35 were the fastest to say I love you—one in five said it in under a week. In 2016, Match reported findings that the average person surveyed says “I love you” after
around 144 days
, or about 4.5 months.
How do I know if I'm in love?
- You can't stop staring at them.
- You abandon your usual activities.
- You don't mind when they do something unattractive.
- They can do no wrong.
- You feel unusually optimistic.
- You always think about them.
- You want them to be happy.