I can't tell people that i love them.

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Ever since I was around 7, I haven't been able to say "I love you" to anyone. I'll be walking out the door and my mom will shout it to me--almost offhandedly. The best I can manage is "thanks" or on really good days (or when prompted specifically) "you too." On very very rare occasions, like the day my parents bought me a car or.. nothing else really comes to mind, I can articulate my feelings. I'm not a hugging person, either. I just feel so awkward. Is this normal?

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  • SomeRandomPerson
    14 years ago

    I used to get really mad when my family tries to hug me and I'm angry when they try now. I don't like people hugging me but whenever my friends give me a hug I just accept it or else it'll be awkward. I'm alright with people touching me but for some reason I don't like my family touching me, including my little sister and what not. It's normal, I hate it too when there's an awkward moment.

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  • tristyn881
    5 years ago

    i’m the same way, i think i find it hard to say because i believe that actions speak louder than words and i’ve gotten stuck in an unrequited love so i’m scared to risk that again.

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  • pixie_dust
    9 years ago

    you got some disconnect somewhere. practice on your puppy. give love. you get love when you give love. it's a karma thing i think.. life is much better with love.

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  • jeli21
    13 years ago

    OMG, I'm the same! I don't really like huggings or saying 'I love you' to anyone except for my pets. :)

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  • s3214081
    14 years ago

    id say its normal..im the same. i get really awkward and uncomfortable about having to say it..

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  • RedAngelfire70
    14 years ago

    It's pretty normal. It can be awkward. But honestly, I think it'll be hard to hold on to relationships that way. A small thing like that...I know it seems small, but it can lead to commitment issues, and that will cause problems. ESPECIALLY if you're a guy.

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  • Destro7000
    14 years ago

    it's just fear

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  • NanaLa
    14 years ago

    I use " I love you" too fluently. Our whole family says it even if we are just hanging up the fone. But i agree with the akwardness of hugging. I despise hugs, even from immediate family.

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  • normette
    14 years ago

    hey
    Don't worry i used to have a problem with say i love you and also meaning it too. the thing is you need to think why you stopped saying it. maybe even talk to your mom about it.x

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  • hotchickie81
    14 years ago

    I used to be like that for the longest time. It eventually got easier.

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  • imadoctor_not
    14 years ago

    I don't think it's normal. If you do feel love, it's OK.

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  • crazyman143
    14 years ago

    I've been bad about this myself. I'm not as wierd about it anymore though. I still don't tell people I love them all the time though. overuse of the phrase ruins it if you ask me.

    But, feeling very awkward about saying it is probably something you should work on.

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