When you say "I Love You" and he says "Me Too" - What gives?

United States
November 25, 2007 1:38am CST
Ok....As you can see I am having some issues. I told my man I love him. He never responded. Some time passed and I said it again. Still nothing from him. Of course now I'm like, "what gives?". Then I tried it again sometime later. Then he says - "Me Too". I was like - "Huh?" He then would not repeat what he said - stubbornness taking over yet again - I decided to send him a text message last week that said "I love you baby". His response was "why do you love me?" I asked him what kind of question that was to ask and he said he didn't know. I was at my wits end. So my question is: what do you do when someone say Me Too to an I love you? I mean, is that supposed to make the person who is showing love feel good or something? I don't get it. Help please!!
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@ailema4ever (2668)
• Finland
25 Nov 07
Well, it seems that he doesn't feel comfy saying those words he he he...but if it's THAT important to you, maybe you should talk to him about it...tell him that it'll make you feel happy that he says those words to you every once in a while. My hubby doesn't have a problem (doesn't feel awkward) saying "I love you" to me...and if I say "I love you" first, he'll mostly reply with, "I love you too" unless when he's trying to tease me...then he'll say "Thank you" HA HA HA HA HA HA HA...
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• United States
25 Nov 07
He's coming around now I think. I sent him a text message earlier and he responded with "L you too". Ha Ha Ha!! We've talked about it and he knows how it makes me feel, so I guess he is trying to do better. Thanks for your response.
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• Finland
26 Nov 07
Hey, I'm SO HAPPY to hear that!!! It does take time to get used to something, esp. when he wasn't used to saying or doing something. GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!! ;-D
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• United States
29 Nov 07
Thanks hun!!
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• United States
2 Jan 08
Dear it doesn't really matter if he can say those words or not...What matters the most is how are his actions toward you...does he show love does he show that he cares for you...those are what you should care more about rather if he can say those three letter words...my dad don't and has never said he loves me but his actions has always been nothing but love and I believe actions speak louder than words...maybe your more emotional and therefore share your feelings and more outspoken about it but he on the other hand is more of a non spoken love but takes care of you and is there for you whenever you need action oriented kind of a love...sometimes it's just harder for them to say those words...you know him best so you would know if he does not say because he is not use to it or that he does not feel it...you would know in your heart just need to look deep inside...just my 2 cents...
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• United States
3 Jan 08
I am a very touchy feely love on ya and tell ya I love ya kind of girl and I was just not used to it not being returned in kind. We have fixed this issue and I know in my heart that he loves me, but is just not always able to say it. He does show it more and more now and I am the happiest woman I know!!! Smile!! I really appreciate your response. Thanks!!
• United States
4 Jan 08
no problem and I am glad to hear you guys fix the problem and also very happy that your happy and smiling...take care sweetie...
@iyamapa (259)
• Philippines
1 Jan 08
one thing about guys.... they would keep their mouth shut even if the girl he loves is too sentimental and having a hard time talking just to let him know that she loves him... but then, accept that. sometimes, they just dont know how to say it and THEY DONT WANT TO SAY IT ALL... but it doesnt mean he does not love you. as long as he does his obligation and still sweet in other ways... accept it
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• United States
3 Jan 08
This is true and I have accepted it. Things are a lot better now, and I understand his viewpoint on things a little better now. Thanks!!
• United States
30 Nov 07
The question is do you feel loved by him? If so, he may just be one of those people that can show love better than say it.If you don't feel you are loved by him, then he may not be in love with you yet. I say yet because of his text answer, " why do you love me?"It sounds like he is still very hurt after his break up with his ex. I am one of those people that rarely say I love you but when I love you, you will be able to feel it.You won't be wondering about my feelings. Your new guy may have feelings but he may not be able to say the words, which is okay as long as you feel the love he has for you. But if he won't say it and you can't feel it, it may not be there.I guess you have to sit him down and ask the question, do you love me?
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• United States
1 Dec 07
I asked the question and he said, "You know I do". I honestly didn't know it until he told me. He sends mixed signals and I just don't get it. I guess it's all in him being a man...lol. Thanks!!!
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• United States
1 Jan 08
Yes, he probably just has a hard time saying those 3 little words. "Me too" is better than a response I got from one of my ex-boyfriends....... I told him I loved him and he responded with "Don't say that."
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• United States
3 Jan 08
Oh my goodness!!! I guess "me too" IS better than that. Wow. I've never heard that one before. Now I see why he's an EX...Smile!!
@rosema (1145)
• Philippines
1 Jan 08
Hi, this is just my opinion, i think he dont love you, that's why he cant even say i love you too. if he really love you then why it is hard for him to say i love you too. or why he always passed or why he never respondod when you say i love you to him. If the guy really love you why he find so hard to answer back. what do you think?
• United States
3 Jan 08
I was thinking that too, but I talked to him and found out the reason he was like that. It was hard for him to say it because it was hard for him to trust a woman. Long story, but I know now that he does love me whether he says it to me or not. Smile!! Good observation though. Take care!!
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
25 Nov 07
I think it is a hard thing for some people to say especially for some men, its a bit like the hello kissy kissy thing, I was never brough up to do that but eveyone is doing it, I don't feel all that comfortable with that especially from fellow females, so i guess maybe unless in a heat of passion some men just don't feel good about saying it....just my thoughts
• United States
25 Nov 07
I understand where you're coming from. Thanks for your response. As far as the hello kissy kissy thing...I'm not with that either. I will hug hello, but all that kissing stuff (female to female) is out!! lol.
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• United States
14 Dec 07
It sounds like your man isn't in touch with his feelings at all. I would have to ask if you're in a committed relationship with this person and whether or not you've sat down and actually talked about your feelings with him. If you have, then I would say that maybe he's having second thoughts or isn't sure of what he feels. I would talk to him, if I were you, and let him know that you wanted to talk about something that was bothering you. I would tell him that you love him and want to know if he really does love you in return. If he said that he did, I would tell him that it really kind of hurts you that he doesn't say it in return. That when you hear "me too" that it feels a little dismissive and insincere. I am fortunate to have a man who tells me many times a day that he loves me, and responds in kind when I tell him that I love him. He goes out of his way to show me that he loves me and to tell me so as often as he can. He even wakes up in the middle of the night and tells me he loves me.
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• United States
3 Jan 08
Hi Dutchess, Thanks for your response. Since I posted this he and I have had a long talk about things and things are getting better. Instead of the "me too" I actually get I love you back, so it's just great!! It is nice to know that you are appreciated and loved and that's all I wanted. He knows this now, and is trying hard to keep a smile on my face because he knows that I would do anything in the world for him and that's from the heart!! Take care!!
@villageanne (8553)
• United States
2 Dec 07
Oh my! My feelings would be hurt if that happened. My husband tells me that he loves me multiple times a day. He even calls me from work to check on me and say "I love you" I hope you get this situation under control soon.
• United States
3 Dec 07
I do to because it really makes me feel bad. I tell him I love him everyday. I just want him to say it to me and make me feel better sometimes. You are blessed!! Best wishes to you and your husband.
• United States
1 Jan 08
Sounds a bit like the fear of committing to stating those three words not the me too, which appears to be less threatening for some reason. In my line of work, feelings are hard to express in general and those of deeper committment are even more difficult to speak let alone live by. If he can show more than say, in a manner that is far more than you expected he is a keeper even if he can't say it too often . . . but if he can't show "I love you's" nor say "I love yous', then houston, you have a communication problem.
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• United States
3 Jan 08
I know that's right!! Smile!! We are doing better now, and I pray that it will continue to go forward and not slip back into the old "me too"'s...I would lose it for real!!! Thanks for your response!!
@kellys3ps (3723)
• United States
1 Jan 08
I can't help you because I tend to say that myself!
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• United States
3 Jan 08
I guess it's just the some people are and they have their own way of dealing with and expressing certain emotions. If it works for you and yours, then more power to ya. Smile!! Thanks for stopping by.
@ayou82 (3450)
• Philippines
25 Nov 07
well at least he responds than nothing at all..
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• United States
25 Nov 07
So true. It used to be he would laugh when I said it, so I guess it will be ok. lol
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• United States
14 Dec 07
No one says that the person saying it has to have a response back. I say it to my DH and sometimes he says I love you too or sometimes just thank you. I don't get upset. I believe more in showing that you love someone rather than saying words. It's just 3 words. I wouldn't get upset.
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• United States
3 Jan 08
I try, but sometimes it's hard. These days though, he's gotten a lot better, so I guess it just takes time for some people to show how they feel. Thanks for stopping by.
• United States
1 Jan 08
confront him. ask him if he wants to be with you or not. if he says no there are more fish in the sea
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• United States
3 Jan 08
Yea, I did that already and he is doing better now. I don't know if I scared him or not, but whatever it was...it worked. Smile!!
• India
17 Jan 08
whenever some one says i love u it gives the feeling that some one is here who loves me i m special some one is here who cares 4 me. plz dnt stop saying i love u if u really care 4 someone
• India
18 Jan 08
You guys need to sit and talk, I think. Do you really think that he loves you? Is he shy or what? I guess something is going around in his mind which he is not able to talk about. just clarify with him.