Let me start by stating that I mean no disrespect to anyone but I have to ask, what is with this common phrase "I heart you?"
Is it because of the general miconception that love exists in our hearts? Or because society has tagged the heart as the birth, growth and resting place of love?
What about the other school of thought that believes love exists in our brain? After all, memories of your beloved is stored in your brain, so please where does the "I heart you" phrase come to play?
Many will argue with me and say that the racing of our hearts when our beloved is closeby, justifys the phrase. If that is so, then I guess those who subscribe to the belief of butterflies in our tummy should be allowed to coin theirs?
How will you react if someone says "I stomach you?" I don't know about you, but thoughts of little Red Riding Hood swallowed by the wolf will be my impression plus an obvious look of surprise followed immediately by horror. That is if I don't respond with a confused "Huh?"
Even at that, I wouldn't agree with the "love exists in our brain" believers to develop theirs, as "I brain you" sounds even more ridiculous.
In my opinion, the good old fashioned "I love you" has served lovers well over the centuries and will continue to do so. However if your beloved gets tickled by "I heart you" then by all means, "Be my guest".......
Is it because of the general miconception that love exists in our hearts? Or because society has tagged the heart as the birth, growth and resting place of love?
What about the other school of thought that believes love exists in our brain? After all, memories of your beloved is stored in your brain, so please where does the "I heart you" phrase come to play?
Many will argue with me and say that the racing of our hearts when our beloved is closeby, justifys the phrase. If that is so, then I guess those who subscribe to the belief of butterflies in our tummy should be allowed to coin theirs?
How will you react if someone says "I stomach you?" I don't know about you, but thoughts of little Red Riding Hood swallowed by the wolf will be my impression plus an obvious look of surprise followed immediately by horror. That is if I don't respond with a confused "Huh?"
Even at that, I wouldn't agree with the "love exists in our brain" believers to develop theirs, as "I brain you" sounds even more ridiculous.
In my opinion, the good old fashioned "I love you" has served lovers well over the centuries and will continue to do so. However if your beloved gets tickled by "I heart you" then by all means, "Be my guest".......
It's so funny when I see post with the phrase "I heart you" in place of "I love you". The question that I ask myself is " Is it a crime to say I love you without some strange strings attached?" Well it is not a Crime, I believe we just have to step up in our reasoning Love is love,it's not heart nor brain nor stomach. Smiles, tell someone I love you and make it known.
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ReplyDeletei use the phrase "i heart you much" simply because i feel like the 'i love you' thing does not carry weight of truth any longer, it has turned to a common word among young people these days and for me to pass my genuine expression in words i settled for this "i heart you much"
I just think its stupid when I hear the phrase and it makes me cringe like how can your brain tell you that sounds right or normal....urggghh
ReplyDeleteTo me i think "i heart u " is a way of telling someone you care or love them without ulterior motives attached. I think it is a way to simplify feelings #blackjack
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