When you say "I love you," do you mean it?

Question

Or do you just say it to give you something to say?

Answer 1

I only say it when I mean it.

Answer 2

Not all the times

Answer 3

In my country and culture, love is seldom expressed with so many words.

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Answer 4

Me too -- I never say it unless I mean it.  Generally only with my husband and children on a regular basis.

But then, I'm British, and hence stereotypically reserved :)

I also sign letters, "Love, Kate" only if I really mean that I love the person (my family, very good friends, etc.).  Otherwise it's "take care" or "talk to you soon."

One thing that I find interesting is when couples are talking on the phone and absently say, "Bye -- love you" at the end of the conversation.  But it sounds more like "byeloveyou" -- an expanded form of one word "bye."   It is almost as if it has lost its meaning, because it's so automatic.  

Answer 5

I never say it unless I mean it. but people just throw that words but I never say ILY back..because they don't mean it.