I had a serious boyfriend in my early 20’s and he is the one who taught me how to say “I love you.”
I was raised in a wonderful and normal family, but we just weren’t the “I love you” type.
I am extremely grateful for my ex-boyfriend because he taught me the importance of saying those 3 words. He taught me that sharing those words means a lot.
I now say it all the time to my kids. I say it all the time to my husband.
For the past 25 years, I have been more open and have had better relationships with people because of those 3 small words.
The best feeling is NOT the quick on the way out of the house “See you later, I love you” (although that is good), or the quick before you hang up on the phone ..”Bye, I love you” ……………… It’s those moments when you get a tug on the arm when you are done saying the habitual “I love you” and you hear it, again, in a different way … “No, I mean, I really, really love you”.. …..
If you get a chance to tell someone how much you love them.. Learn to do it, …even if its uncomfortable at first… You’ll be glad you did.
Growing up, we were lucky to hear “I love you” from my parents and all of our siblings, every single day, typically several times a day! All of us have continued it in our families and I hope our children continue it as well. Well everyone, but Kelsey when I tell her “I love you” she typically replies, ” I think you’re ok”. Always makes me laugh, but when she does tell me she loves me, it’s like I hit the jackpot!
Hey Coll…. I’m lucky to say I love you!!!! You’re a beautiful friend and your lessons are priceless…. xo