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Here’s how to properly express your platonic or romantic feelings
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“I care about you” is a thoughtful phrase to show concern about someone’s health and well-being, but it does carry different connotations depending on who’s saying it. In this article, we’ll teach you what it means coming from your crush or a loved one, as well as how to respond when you tell them how important they are to you. We’ll also explain the differences between “I care about you” and “I love you” so you can set them apart and use the right phrase to express your feelings.
Things You Should Know
- “I care about you” is a thoughtful way to express concern toward someone’s health and well-being.
- Respond with “I care about you too” to let the other person know how important they are, or use “I appreciate it, but I don’t feel the same” to politely reject them.
- While “I care about you” and “I love you” are similar, love is more intense and emotional; it’s usually associated with strong romantic feelings (that's not necessarily true for "care").
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References
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/care-for
- ↑ https://glowuplife.com/advice/respond-when-guy-says-he-cares/
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/love
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/care
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-new-home/202002/what-is-romantic-love#
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-name-love/201412/when-should-you-say-i-love-you
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-you-and-me/202209/what-is-love
- ↑ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/helping-and-supporting-others-at-work
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-wise-brain/202012/the-importance-feeling-cared
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