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Code #4: The Meaning and the Usage of the Word "Love"

This code is about the meaning and the usage of the word "love". Well, to me, and probably many others, love is what I feel towards my family and close friends that are like family to me. If something ever happened to any of them, I don't think I would be able to function anymore. So, what I'm saying is, when you say this to your girlfriend, boyfriend, crush, etc., do you feel like they are your family? Or is that "love" feeling really just "I really like you but you want it to be love" feeling?

And this is where the usage comes into play. When you say I love you to a family member or your super close friend, you mean it 99% of the time. However, when you say it to your crush, it's usually to get their attention or it just comes out. It isn't said on purpose sometimes but it may slip as a quick, accidental thought going through your head and just comes out. Another thing about using this powerful word: Don't say it unless you actually mean it. For example, many kids at my school jump from relationship to relationship with almost no time in between. While they are in their short and usually useless relationships the first day they start dating they say, "Taken! 1/1/14 Love you babe!" Although, 2 days before that with their ,now, ex, they say, "Me and the bae's 2 week anniversary! Love you so much! I hope we'll always be together forever! *kiss faces*". That isn't love. That isn't even liking someone. That "relationship" has no meaning or value to it at all. Don't use love like a word you use regularly like "what" or "why". It's a word with a very powerful meaning that shouldn't be used lightly. Basically, the point is don't use the word out of context and only when it's meant.

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