I have a strange question.

[cm3504jm]

Most men are unable to mutter that phrase....

I feel because of:

1- They are afraid of the responsibility and commitment that go along with muttering the "L" word.

2- They really dont care to love the woman, for them its another conquest to be notched in their belt. Their respect for women is nil as is their self-respect.

When one utters the word and it is not acknowleged or returned, there is a break in communication between 2 people and without this communication, the relationship is doomed to failure.

think about it: when you say "thank you" to someone, if they have no "you're welcome" or any response. How do you feel? Like you have been ignored....
Its the same with "I Love You. You tell someone that and they dont return it, you will feel obviously like they REALLY DONT LOVE YOU. And if they don't, then why the bother?

Its no big deal to return the love, if you really truly care about someone-love them. There are many levels of love that exist, to truly care about someone-tell them you love them and mean it. Just saying those words show you care a lot. If you dont feel love for them, say it, communicate, and life will be a lot easier in the long run for everyone.

Communication, love, and shared interests make relationships so much easier to establish.

 

[edgecrusher]

Either way it is a tough call. Not having first hand knowledge of either individual makes it even more difficult to offer any true insight. There are both types of people in this world, users and givers. Sometimes (as in this case) it is hard to tell which is which. The best thing your friend can do is just play it by ear and use her head. Which can be quite difficult in a situation like this, seeing as how they have both been intimate w/ each other. Quite a quandry they have gotten themselves into, I can only hope for the best for both of them.

 

[Bikini Mod]

........Quite a quandry they have gotten themselves into, I can only hope for the best for both of them.

No words truer spoken my brotha.

I guess this is the time to bring out the old, "That which does not destroy us, makes us stronger" quote.

I appreciate everyone's insights and will be sure to pass them along.