The phrase someone close to you says before they point out a flaw, something you did or are currently doing wrong, a mistake you made, something embarrassing, or something just flat out mean. This phrase is mostly used by parents and spouses, not so much by close friends and non-immediate family members.
Example 1

Mom: Jerry, you know I love you, but you did a really shitty job at sweeping the kitchen floor.

Jerry: Ugh you always say that before you yell at me for something stupid.

Dad: Allan, you know I love you, but that haircut you got today makes you look very homosexual.

Allan: Wow thanks.
by patriotsaaron0218 January 29, 2011
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words that can mean so much to someone, or words that mean nothing to someone.
i love you..
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When done properly, side effects include: A seeming absence of your stomach, silence, perhaps tears, and an overwhelming joy.
by Leiko October 10, 2004
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three dangerous words abused by pop culture, teenagers and American society as a whole. often used by males to get into a woman's pants BUT-

when a guy says these words to a girl (and truly does mean it) he is basically giving her permission to walk all over him... but he doesn't care. when he means it, every second he spends with her, every time he hears her voice, every kiss, every laugh, every joke, every argument- is the best moment of his life.
a girl will question his reciprocation constantly for fear of being fooled. but if she truly loves him, she will believe anything and everything he tells her.
when you really mean it, you'll never get tired of saying or hearing these words.

when your in love, you'd rather hear the other person's voice than sleep. you care more about them than you care about yourself. you'll never let the other say they love you more. you always want to be around them and feel happy when your around them. no matter how long you are with them, its never enough- you always want to be around the person. their happiness becomes your priority and you would do anything and everything just to see them smile.

you could go on and on trying to define your feelings for that person but you'll never find words to accurately explain.

if you find love, you'll know. don't be fooled by lust. when love comes around, the hours fly by when you talk to that person.


teenagers- i know you all think your in love but PLEASE do not say it unless you are 104% positive its for real. too many people use these 3 words too lightly and they are beginning to lose their meaning.

if you find someone worth saying these words to, you are very lucky.
i love you are 3 words you'll never understand until you experience their meaning for yourself.
by let_it_be January 27, 2009
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A saying. An over used statement in which society today takes for granted. The usage of the phrase varies deeply. It can range from a simple "Hey baby, I love you, now lets hook up." to a feeling with when truly inlove, is literally indescribable. Phycology dictates it as a simple chemical reaction triggered within the confines of your brain, but it is much, much more. It can be in the very epicenter of your soul or it can be your ultimate downfall. Love can either destroy you, or be the very reason of your existence. Love is what love does. Love is giving someone with the power to obliterate you, but having complete faith and trust in them not to. Love is life.
Guy who truly loves a girl: "I love you and I want to be with you forever."

Girl who truly loves the guy above: "I love you too, and you're my everything."
by LoveMySunshine-Kell October 20, 2013
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The sweetest thing one person can tell another. Should only be said if meant.
Person One:I love you.

Person Two: I love you too.

Person One: I mean it.

Person Two: You made my day.
by Chel-Cee May 4, 2009
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