do you think romance is always a risk? i completely love many friends i wouldn't dream of dating...i'm just not attracted to them that way. my love for them is no less...but that element is simply not present. i also find that when i'm in a relationship, i kinda clamp down on that part of myself? i'm just not looking/thinking that way about new people, even if i notice chemistry with them.
I don't think hearts and flowers romance is always a risk. But the fact that many people confuse the intimacy and love of a close friend with romantic love can be. It doesn't have to be you seeing the other person that way, it can be the other person seeing you that way.
In German, there are two ways of saying "I love you." The first "Ich liebe disch" is the romantic I love you. The second "Ich habst du liebe" means "I have love for you" and can be applied to every one else. Too bad many Americans can't differentiate the two.
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Date: 2008-04-16 02:25 pm (UTC)i also find that when i'm in a relationship, i kinda clamp down on that part of myself? i'm just not looking/thinking that way about new people, even if i notice chemistry with them.
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Date: 2008-04-16 02:33 pm (UTC)In German, there are two ways of saying "I love you." The first "Ich liebe disch" is the romantic I love you. The second "Ich habst du liebe" means "I have love for you" and can be applied to every one else. Too bad many Americans can't differentiate the two.
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