Question

Chapter 4 discusses the complexities involved in gender-based interpretations of "No!" associated with sexual encounters. This isn't the only linguistic complexity associated with human relationships. Consider the varied meanings that the phrase "I love you" can have in our society. List three examples of people to whom you might say "I love you." For each, write a sentence or two about the meaning of the phrase used in that particular context.

Answer 1

Answer: the phrase "I love you" can mean different things

1. To my girlfriend

2. To my wife

3. To my daughter

Step-by-step explanation:

1. If I am courting a girl when I say "I love you," I am really saying "I am here for you." This means that I am wholly involved in the relationship—physically, emotionally and spiritually and I am ready to go a step further.

2. If I am married, saying "I love you" to my wife means "I am committed to you" and "I am committed to us." I am telling my wife that I am fully in this relationship. I have no plans to leave her whether the going is good or bad.

3. When I say "I love you" to my daughter. I mean, "I will do anything to keep you safe" I will not allow anything or anyone to harm you. You mean the world to me that I am ready to give everything I have including my life to ensure that you are safe and happy.