Why You Should Never Say “I Love You, Too”
Tim Mousseau says that tacking on “too” to “I love you” takes away from its power. Here’s why.
By Tim Mousseau
I made myself a promise a long time ago. Whenever I was in relationships, whenever I found someone significant enough that I felt comfortable saying “I love you” I would not add the word “too.” My reasons for this are many but mostly because I do not believe the word “too” has any room in relationships, especially when concerning matters of love.
Look at the meaning of too, its root and principles. Too means also. Furthermore. In addition. More so. Too is not a separate clause, it is support for something already existing. Too does not require one to make their own choice or further their life by personal actions but instead is throwing oneself in support of an existing thought.
There is nothing inspiring or original about too. Too is not an action but a reaction. It follows another’s ideas and saps power from their concept. Too is the equivalent of saying ditto. Why would we ever add “too” to “I love you” then?
I love you should be a statement of power. It is something to say to another because it is meant from within the depths of our heart. When we tell someone we love them, it should be organic…
