Kapoutman 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 May I ask what's the big deal about saying "I love you" to a girl is? I come from Quebec, and it seems like I am not the only one around here who is wondering that. When I see American movies with my friends, and the character is about to panic because he said "I Love You" (View American Pie to see what I mean), we are just wondering what's so terrible. I mean, saying I love you is one of the first thing you do around here when you start seeing a girl more seriously. Maybe it's because I'm a dirty French-Canadian, but I really don't understand what the big deal is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 You've robbed it of all meaning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 You Romance-speaking people are spilling with emotion. Flailing your hands and yelling and screaming and crying and laughing. English speakers are more subdued, and Minnesotans, further subdued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giuseppe Zangara 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 You've robbed it of all meaning. Bingo. The term is cheapened when not used honestly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kapoutman 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 Yeah...you're right. I guess it might have to do with the fact that "To Love" and "To Like" are both "Aimer" in French. It's the only verb we have to say it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted February 22, 2005 France isn't really the country of love then. They just lack lesser verbs and are drawn into long-term relationships because of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted February 22, 2005 I've dated numerous girls and except for two occasions—one of which being due to youthful naivete; the other being that I really did love her—I have never told a girl I was seeing I loved her. Alcohol may've played a part, but then I've been drunk around girlfriends before without the urge to use the 'l' word. It's your biological clock, Incandenza. Just let nature take its course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted February 22, 2005 I too am stingy with the word love in relationships. I've got the youthful naivete one, probably similar to what you mentioned and most other folk have, and the other time I meant it. How old is she? I'm starting to calculate the likelyhood of your union, or timing of a freak occurance like a pregnancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kapoutman 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 France isn't really the country of love then. They just lack lesser verbs and are drawn into long-term relationships because of it. Yeah, it's all a big scam really. The only cool thing in France is Gerard Depardieu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 Yeah...you're right. I guess it might have to do with the fact that "To Love" and "To Like" are both "Aimer" in French. It's the only verb we have to say it. j'aimais jamais Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Open the Muggy Gate 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 France isn't really the country of love then. They just lack lesser verbs and are drawn into long-term relationships because of it. Yeah, it's all a big scam really. The only cool thing in France is Gerard Depardieu. Are you trying to say the Eiffel Tower is not cool? GO TO HELL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godthedog 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 France isn't really the country of love then. They just lack lesser verbs and are drawn into long-term relationships because of it. Yeah, it's all a big scam really. The only cool thing in France is Gerard Depardieu. i'm sorry, the correct answer is jean-paul belmondo. he is infinitely cooler than gerard depardieu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kapoutman 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 The Eiffel tower is not "cool". It's monumental. It's old, rusty and frankly, not that good-looking, but it is special. And Jean-Paul Belmondo stopped being cool after making that spy movie with Vanessa Paradis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giuseppe Zangara 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 I too am stingy with the word love in relationships. I've got the youthful naivete one, probably similar to what you mentioned and most other folk have, and the other time I meant it. How old is she? I'm starting to calculate the likelyhood of your union, or timing of a freak occurance like a pregnancy. She turns 20 today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 so how's that whole "I Love You" fiasco going for you today, Inc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giuseppe Zangara 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 Had dinner with her last night, where it never came up. I'm going to see her in about an hour; I'll very likely end up spending the bulk of the day with her. We'll see how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted February 22, 2005 If you don't tell her you love her on her birthday your relationship will erode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2005 You should fake a terrible accident. Then you can claim to have no memory of the past several days, and no way is she going to give you grief if she thinks you almost died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
