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That sounds like how my ex and I were and we also said it to our kids all the time. Now we're divorced and the kids are at the age where they don't seem to feel comfortable with the words. So basically that leaves my sister as the only one I say it, too. Kinda sad, really. Although six and seven years ago during my medical scare when I was in the hospital for nine months out of one year, I was saying it and had it said to me a lot because we never knew how long I might be around. I miss those words, but I feel like those days are over when I will say it to many people. I'm not feeling the love, in other words. I miss those words.
That is sad, and I hope you will again have the opportunity to say them. I didn’t meet my honey till I was 55 so it’s never too late. I work in nursing homes and the long term residents will take my hand and say “ILU” too, which I say back, so it doesn’t have to be just family or a romantic relationship either. Plenty of people need to hear those words in our world today..
That is sad, and I hope you will again have the opportunity to say them. I didn’t meet my honey till I was 55 so it’s never too late. I work in nursing homes and the long term residents will take my hand and say “ILU” too, which I say back, so it doesn’t have to be just family or a romantic relationship either. Plenty of people need to hear those words in our world today..
That sounds like how my ex and I were and we also said it to our kids all the time. Now we're divorced and the kids are at the age where they don't seem to feel comfortable with the words. So basically that leaves my sister as the only one I say it, too. Kinda sad, really. Although six and seven years ago during my medical scare when I was in the hospital for nine months out of one year, I was saying it and had it said to me a lot because we never knew how long I might be around. I miss those words, but I feel like those days are over when I will say it to many people. I'm not feeling the love, in other words. I miss those words.
I've been lookin' for a lover
But I haven't met her yet
She'll be nothing like I pictured her to be
In her eyes I will discover
Another reason why
I want to live and make the best of what I see
My husband died totally unexpectedly about 18 months ago. Just a few hours before he died, we spoke on the phone and as usual, our last words to each other were "I love you." I can't tell you how much comfort that has brought me over the months.
Those were also the last words between my dad and me, and my mom and me, and my brother and me.
My philosophy is - if you love someone, tell them often.
My husband died totally unexpectedly about 18 months ago. Just a few hours before he died, we spoke on the phone and as usual, our last words to each other were "I love you." I can't tell you how much comfort that has brought me over the months.
Those were also the last words between my dad and me, and my mom and me, and my brother and me.
My philosophy is - if you love someone, tell them often.
Kathryn, that's so touching and so true. I think people you genuinely care about and love truly deserve to hear those words. So sorry for your loss. Keep telling your husband you love him, I am sure he can hear you. I let my dad know too although he has been gone for 4+ years
Yes! I don't go overboard, but I say it on a regular basis to my loved ones.
My husband and I also say please, thank you, you're welcome, and "I appreciate that" to each other every day.
OP, I'm sure your relatives and friends appreciate your loving comments. Keep it up. You sound like a nice lady!
Thanks Bentonite, you are lovely as well. On the flipside, I happen to know people who dont like being told ILU. They go like "Yeah, whatever" I think thats so sad, but to each his /her own. I only say ILU if I really mean it. Actually I say it with my heart involved. IDK if that makes sense.
I haven't anyone to say it to except my cats - oh, and my aunt, so I say it to them. I hope they are the last words I exchange with my aunt because she is very unwell. But she's the warmest of the people in my family, always was. The rest are a bunch of cold fish.
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