Just a thought
I really have trouble and don't like to say the word love. I know that I was a child exposed to different abuses growing up in a broken home, but it is really hard for me to tell someone I love them, be it friend or family. I can easily say I adore someone or something similar just not love itself.
Per Merriam adore means
1: to worship or honor as a deity or as divine
2: to regard with loving admiration and devotion
He adored his wife.
3: to be very fond of
adores pecan pie
Adore can be considered stronger and more intense than love, as it often implies a deeper level of reverence, admiration, and idolization. While "love" is a broad term for affection, "adore" suggests a devoted, fervent appreciation—often described as liking something or someone immensely, placing them as a favorite, or holding them in the highest esteem.
I don't know if my difficulty saying "love" has anything to do with my past trauma or if it's simply that I don't want people to get confused about my intentions. Saying "I love you" to family is easily understood, but saying it to a friend could potentially create confusion, especially if they are the opposite gender, which could put strain on the friendship, particularly if they misunderstand. Through self-reflection, I know I avoided saying the L word even to family for a very long time, so I guess in the present it could be a mix of both reasons contributing to the overall issue.
Per Merriam adore means
1: to worship or honor as a deity or as divine
2: to regard with loving admiration and devotion
He adored his wife.
3: to be very fond of
adores pecan pie
Adore can be considered stronger and more intense than love, as it often implies a deeper level of reverence, admiration, and idolization. While "love" is a broad term for affection, "adore" suggests a devoted, fervent appreciation—often described as liking something or someone immensely, placing them as a favorite, or holding them in the highest esteem.
I don't know if my difficulty saying "love" has anything to do with my past trauma or if it's simply that I don't want people to get confused about my intentions. Saying "I love you" to family is easily understood, but saying it to a friend could potentially create confusion, especially if they are the opposite gender, which could put strain on the friendship, particularly if they misunderstand. Through self-reflection, I know I avoided saying the L word even to family for a very long time, so I guess in the present it could be a mix of both reasons contributing to the overall issue.
