Love exists to be expressed, not withheld.

It is simple to believe that the people we care about are aware of how we feel about them and take our feelings for granted. However, even though the people we care about are frequently aware of our emotions, we should always give our loved ones the gift of expressing "I love you." Telling someone you love them is an essential element of nurturing any kind of meaningful connection. Expressing “I love you” can transform someone's life, elevate a relationship, or reinforce and deepen a steadfast link. Very few people get tired of being told they are loved. Three simple words, I LOVE YOU, should be heard by everyone. Declaring your love for someone is your method of telling them, in the deepest sense, that you care.

It might be challenging to put your love into words, especially if you were raised by individuals who never showed their emotions. Saying I love you should never be a source of fear or concern because it will not put you in an overly vulnerable situation. Communicating your emotions to the people who are important to you is crucial. Telling someone you love them is a big part of the fulfillment that comes with loving them. Furthermore, love is something that should be given, not kept.

Tell the people you adore that you adore them. Never fear the intensity of your feelings or worry that someone you care about will not feel the same way. Furthermore, it is usually preferable to say I love you to someone without expecting anything in return. Since everyone is full of love, there is never a reason to worry that you will run out of it if you show love, and it is not reciprocated. Saying I love you is a heartfelt gift that is communicated to a recipient directly through words. Love from the heart is an offering that is given with no conditions attached, even though it may not always appear that way. That is the actual meaning behind the expression “I love you."

Jeanne Clark, RN, MSN, NC-BC

The Emerald Door

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Huntington, NY 11743