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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Another Brother, Feb 13, 2007.

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  1. Another Brother

    Another Brother Member

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    I love you.

    I have passionate (non-gay and gay) friends and ever now and then they'll drop the "I love you" bomb on me. Sometimes it's pretty uncomfortable and I usually say something like, "yeah me too".

    Actually I have a buddy that says it all the time within my group of friends, I can see everyone get all uncomfortable when this dude starts his handshake, hug and passionate adieu.

    I do love my homey but damn it's weird to say.

    Thoughts?
     
    #1 Another Brother, Feb 13, 2007
  2. swilkins

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    Stop thinking on the outside and return the love.

    It's the most powerful emotion that exists.

    AB,

    I love you

    Best regards,
    swilkins
     
    #2 swilkins, Feb 13, 2007
  3. 3814

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    Depends who it is.

    I've never had a friend say "I love you" to me (other than the woman-friend), but I've had guys say "man, I really cherish your friendship," and if it's said in a genuine way it's alright by me. It's weird if it's said in a group though...

    ...so yeah, I'd probably just go with the awkward mumbling response.
     
    #3 3814, Feb 13, 2007
  4. OldManBernie

    OldManBernie Old Fogey

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    Make fun of him and laugh at him when he says it. He'll learn not to say things like that the hard way.
     
    #4 OldManBernie, Feb 13, 2007
  5. A-Train

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    Tell him he's not getting your Bud Light...
     
    #5 A-Train, Feb 13, 2007
  6. macalu

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    tell him to prove it.
     
    #6 macalu, Feb 13, 2007
  7. Another Brother

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    Yeah, me too. ;) :p
     
    #7 Another Brother, Feb 13, 2007
  8. underoverup

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    ewwwww that is really weird. :eek:
     
    #8 underoverup, Feb 13, 2007
  9. professorjay

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    I tell him "I wish I knew how to quit you." Awkwardness escalates 10 fold. Then we hit the strip club in silence to get over it.
     
    #9 professorjay, Feb 13, 2007
  10. OldManBernie

    OldManBernie Old Fogey

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    You guys can both rip out your chest hair. That seems to work in that Snickers commercial.
     
    #10 OldManBernie, Feb 13, 2007
  11. Billyp

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    I've said it to a friend and had it returned. Although I've known him like 18 years now and he was on his way to his 2nd tour in Iraq. Could always just say i feel the same way man.
     
    #11 Billyp, Feb 13, 2007
  12. macalu

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    i just slap my friend on the ass. it gets teh message across.
     
    #12 macalu, Feb 13, 2007
  13. ima_drummer2k

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    Does he say "man" after "I love you"? If yes, no big deal. If no, you may have a problem.
     
    #13 ima_drummer2k, Feb 13, 2007
  14. Cohen

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    I understand the discomfort but I think you're lucky to have a friend like that.
     
    #14 Cohen, Feb 13, 2007
  15. emjohn

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    Watch Wayne's World.

    Evan
     
    #15 emjohn, Feb 13, 2007
  16. mc mark

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    When he says "I love you," tell him he doesn't make enough money.
     
    #16 mc mark, Feb 13, 2007
  17. AntiSonic

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    LOL.

    Hearing it doesn't bother me and I have no problem returning the sentiment, unless it's from someone who's being fake.
     
    #17 AntiSonic, Feb 13, 2007
  18. GRENDEL

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    Now is there heavy drinking going on whenever he says that?
     
    #18 GRENDEL, Feb 13, 2007
  19. Austin70

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    Look at them and tell them "I know."
     
    #19 Austin70, Feb 13, 2007
  20. MiniMing

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    LOL ok..

    Just say one lol.
     
    #20 MiniMing, Feb 13, 2007
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