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Saying you love someone - A Little, A Lot, or Not at All - English lesson

Lesson goal : 
Learn how to:

- talk about love and feelings

- say "I love you" in different ways

- express if you do not love someone - kindly and respectfully

1.  Saying "I like you" - A little!
These phrases are soft and friendly. You can use them with friends or someone you know:

I like you.

I care about you.

You're a nice person.

I feel good when I'm with you.

I enjoy spending time with you.

Be careful: "I like you" can sometimes sound romantic, depending on how and when you say it.

2.  Saying "I like you" or "I love you" - A lot:
Use these if you feel close to someone - a friend, a partner, or a family member:

I really like you.

I like you a lot.

I care deeply about you.

You mean a lot to me.

I miss you.

These sentences show strong connection, without always meaning romantic love.

3. Romantic love - Saying "I Love You":
When you are in love, or feel something very strong for someone:

I love you.

I'm in love with you.

You are the love of my life.

I think about you all the time.

I can't live without you.

You make my heart happy.

These phrases are for someone special: boyfriend, girlfriend, partner.

4. Love in the family:
Yes, you can say "I love you" to family, too! Here are some examples:

I love you, Mom.

I love you, Dad.

I love you, Grandma / Grandpa.

I love you, little brother.

I love you so much.

I'm happy to be your son/daughter.

Thank you for everything you do for me.

5. Saying "I Don't Love You" - politely
It's okay to say no, but it's important to be kind.
Here are some good and respectful ways to say you don't feel the same:

If someone likes you, but you don't feel the same:
I don't love you like that.

I'm not in love with you.

I think we should stay friends.

I don't feel the same way.

I don't want a relationship right now.

If you don't like someone very much (respectful but clear):
I don't feel comfortable.

I'd prefer to keep some distance.

We are very different.

I'm not interested.

I don't think this is working.

To stop contact (still respectful):
I don't want to talk to you anymore.

I think we should stop seeing each other.

I want to be honest with you.

I don't want to hurt you, but I need to be clear.

6. Useful words:

- like  = soft feelings, friendship or light love
- love = deep feelings, family or romantic love
- care = emotional connection
 -miss = feel sad when someone is not there
- feel = have emotions

FOCUS ON MISS:
"Miss" means to feel sad because someone or something is not here.
It shows absence and longing.

How to use "miss":
"Miss" is a verb and is followed directly by the person or thing you miss.

No prepositions like "to" after "miss."

Examples:
I miss my family.

She misses her friends.

We missed the party last night. (Here, "miss" means "did not go" or "were absent.")

Common mistakes:
Don't say: I miss to you. (wrong)

Correct: I miss you.

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2. She is feelfriendsin loveI don't know with him, but he doesn’t know yet.

3. I don’t want to be more than importantfriendsrelationshipI don't know. We can still talk and laugh together.

4. We are in a relationshipcaremissI don't know. We’ve been together for two years.

5. I feelloveI don't know you. You are my girlfriend and my best friend.

6. I in lovenotlikeI don't know going to the cinema with you. It’s always fun!

7. You are very feelimportantrelationshipI don't know to me. I never want to lose you.

8. I lovemissnotI don't know when you’re not here. I think about you every day.

9. I carelikefriendsI don't know about animals. That’s why I don’t eat meat.

10. I feelfriendsmissI don't know nervous when I see him. My hands shake and I blush!