Why “I love you too” doesn’t matter. I promised myself a long time ago that no matter what relationship I was in, no matter how important I thought someone was, no matter how much I loved them, I would never add the word “too” to my confession.
It seems to me that this word has no place in relationships, especially when it comes to love. Look at the meaning of the word “too” and its principle.
“Too” is not a separate statement; it is a support for what has already been said, what already exists. “Too” does not require someone to make their own choice but allows them to simply go with the flow.
There is nothing inspiring or original about this. “Too” is not an action but a reaction. A reaction to someone else’s action. “Too” is like saying “uh-huh,” giving a like, or sending an emoji back.
Although, of course, keeping silent is probably worse than saying, “I love you too.” But “I love you” should be a statement. It needs to be said because it bursts you from the inside; it comes from the depths of your heart.
When we tell someone that we love them, it should be organic—not a response, but our sincere emotion.
Love is a manifestation of feelings when there are no more words to express what we feel. A good “I love you” said at the right moment brings all the power of emotions into one phrase. It usually concludes all confessions. Why diminish its power with the word “too”?
Of course, it is important to understand this for those who are waiting for you to respond to their “I love you.”. Because if you constantly say a forced “I love you too” just to avoid offending someone close to you, you may never be able to feel it; it will become routine.
Love shouldn’t be a reaction; it should be your active emotion, coming from your heart. When you stop saying “too” in response to confession, you will begin to appreciate these words more.
