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 02:33 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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