Word that is better than love

If you find yourself regularly telling someone how much you love them, you might feel as though the word is losing its meaning.

When you tell someone you love them, you want them to know how much you mean it, but if they keep hearing it, it might start to feel… forced, insincere, repetitive.

We’ve found some lovely alternatives to the word ‘love’ so that you can mix things up – whether it’s with a partner, friend, or family member.

These words still get the point across that you care deeply, but you can just say it in new ways so that the meaning feels genuine every time…

1. Devotion – I am devoted to you.

This goes beyond simply loving someone and shows that you are giving your all to this person.

It suggests a long-term feeling and shows that you’re invested in your relationship, whether it’s with a partner or family member – or even friend.

Showing how committed you are to the relationship shows a deep level of love and care for that person.

Letting someone know you’re devoted to them will help them feel safe and secure, and very valued in your life.

2. Dedication – I am dedicated to our friendship.

Saying that you are dedicated to someone shows that you are prioritizing them and making them an important aspect in your life.

It implies that you’re going to take this person into account when making decisions, and that you are accommodating them in your life and changing things to allow this commitment to them to continue to flourish.

All your eggs are in their metaphorical basket!

3. Faith – I have faith in you.

Telling someone that you have faith in them is such a beautiful, powerful way to go beyond saying you ‘love’ them.

It shows that you genuinely believe in what they’re doing and that you’re committing to their cause, whatever it is. You truly believe in what they are trying to achieve, and you’re both interested and invested in it.

For more spiritual or religious people, this also has a deeper meaning in that sense – again, you’re showing that you are committed to believing in them and dedicating aspects of your life to them and their beliefs and actions.

4. Commitment – I am committed to you.

If you’re looking for an alternative to ‘love,’ this is a word that can express your feelings for a romantic partner, friend, or family member.

It shows that you take them into account in your life, and that they really matter to you.

You’re letting them know that you consider them every day and in the actions you make – they help shape your decisions and you see them as a pillar in your life to build everything else around.

Being committed to someone also shows a level of security – you’re thinking long-term and you’re serious about how you feel.

5. Proud – I’m so proud of you.

Telling someone that they’ve made you proud is one of the best gifts you can give them.

It shows that you’re invested in what they’re doing and that you’re paying attention to what they’re achieving.

It’s also so beautiful to let someone know that you’re happy to see them succeed and want to celebrate this with them.

6. Cherish – I cherish my time with you.

This is stronger than the word ‘love’ in that it shows just how much you value spending time with them.

It lets them know that you really enjoy their company and look forward to seeing them. Telling someone you cherish them is a lovely way of letting them know how important they are to you.

It’s very sweet to hear someone say this to you, and will make your loved ones feel really important and considered in your life choices and future.

7. Respect – I respect your opinions.

Letting someone know that you respect them shows that you are genuinely taking an interest in what they’re saying and value how they think and feel.

It makes them feel seen and heard, and will give them the confidence to continue being honest with you.

This helps build stronger, deeper connections as there is space to make mistakes and grow, knowing that you are respecting each other.

It also shows a level of trust – you respect their decisions and you trust that they are making good ones!

8. Lust – I lust after you.

This is one for the romantic partners! Telling your partner that you feel lustful toward them will make them feel really wanted and sexy.

It’s a great way to boost their self-esteem and remind them that they’re a sexual being.

It can help forge strong connections between the two of you, and goes beyond just physical desire.

Try telling your partner why you lust after them – is it their outfit, their laugh, the twinkle in their eyes?

9. Adore – I adore you.

This word is a good alternative to ‘love’ and explicitly makes it clear that you’re obsessed (in a healthy way!) with this person.

It implies that you just think everything about them is amazing and you’re really in love with them, rather than just loving them.

Adoring someone is similar to being infatuated, but goes deeper than that. It’s almost a child-like rush of emotions that make you feel giddy and excited – and what better way to let someone know you love them than that?

10. Treasure – I treasure time with you.

Telling someone you treasure them or time spent with them is a beautiful thing to say.

It reminds them that you hold them very dear to you, and that you see huge value in them and their company.

This goes beyond loving someone and really reassures them how much they mean to you.

Treasure is obviously known to be incredibly important, of high value and very sought-after and rare. What’s better than being referred to in a similar way?

11. Intimacy – I love our emotional intimacy.

This is another one for a romantic partner, and can be used to express how close you feel to them.

Love can sometimes be seen to refer to infatuation or lust, but intimacy goes much deeper than that.

Intimacy is all about truly seeing each other and sharing beyond the surface level. Having emotional intimacy with someone shows a genuine connection.

12. Trust – I trust you with my heart.

Trust is so undervalued in relationships of all kinds.

A lot of us feel as though trust in a relationship is just about trusting your partner not to cheat on you. However, it goes way beyond that!

Being with someone, being vulnerable and honest about how you feel, is all about trust.

You don’t let your guard down for just anyone, so telling someone that you trust them means that you think there is a strong enough connection there that you can immerse yourself in them and let them be part of your world.

That might be a friend that you trust with a secret, a partner you trust with your heart and your vulnerability, or a family member you trust and confide in.

Either way, telling someone you trust them is a huge compliment and goes beyond simply loving them.

13. Ally – I am your ally in life.

It might sound a bit intense, but making an allegiance with someone is essentially telling them you love them and want to make a commitment to them.

It shows them that you are by their side and that you believe in them. Being someone’s ally is about standing up for them and supporting their views, beliefs, and actions.

Telling someone you’re their ally lets them know you’re on their side and you have their back – what better way to express an ongoing, unconditional love?

14. Value – I value your company.

Telling someone you value them or their company is another great alternative to the word love, and has a deep meaning.

It shows just how important they are to you, and how much you enjoy being around them.

Someone seeing value in you is such a beautiful, deep feeling and is definitely something we would recommend sharing with your loved ones.

15. Happy – You make me happy.

This is a personal favorite! Hearing someone tell you that you make them happy has to be the best feeling in the world.

Of course, we’re all about making yourself happy rather than relying on someone else to do that for you, but… it’s still such a beautiful sentiment!

Telling someone that they make you smile and laugh, that they make you feel giddy and excited, that they make you want to dance around grinning madly is the best thing you can tell someone!

I think this one goes beyond ‘I love you’ because it shows just how much of an impact they actually have on your feelings.

We probably all define ‘love’ slightly differently, and we’ve all experienced different kinds of love with different partners and friends.

Happiness, however, is a universal feeling of joy – and that’s the best gift you can give someone.

Telling someone they make you happy is a fantastic alternative to the word love, and goes even deeper by telling them how they make you feel in a way that goes beyond words…

So, 15 words that are stronger than love – there you have it. Number 15 is our favorite, what’s yours? Try them out, see what works for you, and don’t be scared to tell your loved ones how you feel…

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Are you looking for a word that is stronger than ‘love’ to say to your partner?

Do you think there’s an alternative word that’ll describe your feelings better?   

Maybe you can’t think of the perfect word to use?

If so, you’re in the right place, because we have listed five fantastic alternatives to use. 

However, before we explore what these words are, I want to share an important story. 

Throughout my twenties, I was stuck in relationships where we weren’t really sure if we ‘loved’ each other.

Looking back, this was mostly my fault. 

I wasn’t really doing enough to make a lasting impression on these men. Within a few months, they’d get bored of me and leave. 

Thankfully, I managed to turn this around… and it all started when I learned about a powerful aspect of male psychology. 

It’s called the ‘Hero’s Instinct’ — and it has a huge impact on how they feel about the women in their life. 

When I learned how to trigger this way of thinking in a man, it would often trigger deep feelings of longing and affection. I could make him feel fulfilled in a way that no other woman could (read my personal story to learn more).  

It’s an easy skill to learn, yet so few people seem to know about this. 

If you’re hoping to enjoy deeper, more fulfilling relationships, I’d recommend you read how I discovered the power of the ‘Hero’s Instinct’. 

Read on for our five alternatives to ‘love’.

‘Love’ as a descriptive word is powerful but sometimes misused — it seems to convey different things to different people and I think can be rather generic. Is love suffering from word exhaustion?

I think the word ‘love’ is often used when there is a better, more precise alternative. Stop bandying love around! Here are my choices for your romantic vocabulary which might just hit the mark better than love, actually.

1. Lust

Let’s get physical! Initial attraction is usually a physical sensation and the science is there to prove it.

Attraction is chemical and its all in the mind, regulated by the hypothalamus in the brain which controls the sex hormones. Now you understand why that perfect match on Tinder just didn’t excite you in the slightest when you met. There was no chemistry.

Freud believed that sex drive was the most powerful governing force in the life of the human being. So when we say love at first sight, are we actually referring to something chemical and should we be saying, lust at first sight? The pink haze of love is seen firmly through rose-tinted glasses. Some pundits believe that the concept of love at first sight is retrospective, the early encounters in people’s minds, a warm interpretation colored by reminiscence.

Lust is such an onomatopoeic word though. It might be a word you use to describe your feelings to a third party, not directly to the one you actually lust after. “If they substituted the word ‘Lust’ for ‘Love’ in the popular songs it would come nearer the truth.” Thank you, Sylvia Plath for that truism.

2. Affection

Affection is a subtle word, bypassed these days for louder, more vivid sentiments. But the subtlety of affection can make it the perfect bon mot on the right occasion.

Affection conveys feelings of warmth, depth and an intimacy created by a deep underlying love that has matured like a fine wine. Affection is the ultimate expression of love and a deep love that endures the trials and tribulations of life.

Affection is not so much a word you might use but us borne out by demonstrable actions.

Affection can be the smallest but most significant token. Barack and Michelle Obama always displayed their affection for each other publicly, a clear demonstration of the strength of their relationship and a deep, powerful love. Now say you can’t make time – if the former President of the USA can then you can!

A thoughtful gift doesn’t have to be expensive, how about always giving your partner your full attention when it is something that matters to them and my personal favorite, touch. Just a casual brush of the hand or stroke of the cheek or a ‘for no apparent reason’ text or email.

These little touches, literally, won’t cost you anything in terms of time or money. Affection resonates, it is the glue that bonds two people together. Relate, the marriage guidance people, call it ‘love language’ and emphasize how important it is to any relationship.

3. Desire

This word is my personal favorite. I just can’t say ‘desire’ without injecting a tone of voice and resonance that wouldn’t’ sound out of place in a television audition for a costume drama. You know the type of thing, smoldering looks, provocative bodices and heaving bosoms.

Desire speaks volumes in an understated yet powerful language. It is more comprehensive and multi-faced than lust. Desire suggests both a mental and physical engagement, a sublimation of all the senses and emotions, is desire the herald of true and meaningful love?

The word ‘desire’ conveys a strength that ‘love’ also just one syllable cannot. Desire is often combined with adjectives such as ‘burning’ or ‘powerful’. Desire relates to both an emotional and physical connection, an all-encompassing overwhelming emotion. George Bernard Shaw said, “There are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart’s desire.”

Desire or Desiree believe it or not used to be a popular choice as a girl’s name. Perhaps more commonly seen in the States than in the UK, this possibly harks back to the popularity of the name amongst the Puritans of New England. And you thought it was just the name of a type of potato or an American streetcar!

4. Passion

La Grande Passion! For the liqueur connoisseurs amongst you, this might hark back to the later decades of the last century and a vague memory of a select tipple from the makers of Grande Marnier and Cherry Marnier. And the title has also been used by Andy Warhol rather disappointingly to depict a painting of that very liqueur rather than something more romantic. Both, it would seem, command a very high price but what does ‘la grande passion’ convey in the true meaning of this phrase?

Passion is not just used in the context of love but has a real connection to suffering so perhaps an anguished love. In religious terms, Christians refer to the Passion of Christ, a love so great for mankind that he gave up his life. Passion means self-sacrificing possibly even pain, love so powerful that it hurts. The derivation of the word comes from the Latin, pati, which means to suffer, to endure and in modern parlance, the use of ‘passion’ has moved away from this heartfelt sense of anguish into something a little more limited. There is a distinct vein of madness in real passion as coined by William Wordsworth, the English romantic poet, in his ballad, ‘Strange fits of passion have I known’. Passion implies a temporary suspension of sanity and reality, a momentary blindness. 5

5. Ardor

Perhaps in the sequence of phases, ardor should sit before lust and after desire. Ardor implies a sense of earnestness, a zeal, an intensity to pursue and to woo. There are a fervency and pace about ardor which makes the word ‘love’ seem rather static in comparison.

Ardor might apply to the early stages of a love affair, the heady ascendency of the chase and early engagement before the deep plunge into the tumult of a really passionate affair.

Ardor is a rather old-fashioned word, both emotional and emotive and seems to sit alongside, ‘amour’ which is French for love and ‘arbor’ which is used to represent a peaceful, shaded area in a garden where lovers might meet. Arbors have become very popular at weddings, particularly ceremonies taking place in the great outdoors where there can be a lack of physical focus or centre. Even couples getting married in church may opt for an arbor at their wedding reception, to act as a focal point for photographs and when guests gather.

I guess the thing about ardor is that it doesn’t have to mean love in a romantic context although this is where it is usually employed. Ardor can mean zeal or enthusiasm for a cause that has nothing to do with affairs of the heart. Because of this, ardor might suggest a disconnected love, an unrequited affection that is not even known about, a totally anonymous devotion. It has connotations of reverence and admiration which indicate a love on a higher plane.

Someone commented to me that ardor is merely a sub-division of love, a word that describes a type of love that is already present. Never has the ardor of young love been captured more effectively than by William Shakespeare in his famous play, Romeo and Juliet the purity of which is depicted in savage contrast to the tragedy which unfolds later.

Perhaps ardor is just descriptive of a type of love therefore or a characteristic of a love developing between two people.

Conclusion

Being a bit of a word snob, I have an inherent distaste of using the wrong word in a particular context. I believe that the word ‘love’ is overused, devalued in word currency when a better selection could convey more accurately what you feel. Hasn’t the word ‘love’ become just a bit passe?

There are different phases of love, the chemical lust followed by overwhelming desire, the almost tangible pain of a deep passion and the grounded affection of a meaningful and established love. These words all convey more appropriately the different chapters of love. Perhaps you can think of a better word?. Add your comments below and share with your friends to see what they think. ‘Love’ is a collective term, there are far better individual choices within cupid’s bucket.

Yes,There is word ‘Hope’ and where there is stronger word ‘Love’ , there is even strongest word ‘Hope’. “Hope is a good thing, may be the best of things and No good thing ever dies” – Shawshank Redemption.

Simply so How do you express deep love in words? Expressing Deep Love in Words

1. I cherish you.
2. I want a lifetime with you.
3. I adore you.
4. I am better because of you.
5. I need you by my side.
6. I cannot stop thinking about you.
7. My love for you is unconditional and eternal.
8. All of the good in my life is because of you.

What are the 3 words better than I love you? Phrases that should be as important to us as a declaration of love.

• “I forgive you.” I forgive you for all the things have done, or will do, that may hurt me. …
• “I’ll sacrifice for you.” I’ll sacrifice my time for you. …
• “I respect you.” I respect you for who you are, and not for what I feel you deserve.

also How do you tell someone you love them a lot? Cute Ways to Say “I Love You”

1. I’m crazy about you.
2. You’re my dream come true.
3. You take my breath away.
4. Since you’ve been around I smile a lot more than I used to.
5. There is no one I’d rather steal blankets from.
6. You’re my partner in crime.
7. You look great today and every day.
8. I’m jealous of people who get to see you every day.

Is adore more than love?

Adore is stronger than love when talking about things (i adore this flowers” is stronger than “i love this flowers “). When talking to someone, love is stronger (“i love you ” is stronger and you’d only say it to your lover, “i adore you ” is strong too but you can say it to a very good friend for example).

What are some romantic lines? The 40 Most Romantic Lines in Poems

• “Sonnet 116” — William Shakespeare. …
• “Love One Another” — Khalil Gibran. …
• “Every Day You Play” — Pablo Neruda. …
• “I Am Not Yours” — Sara Teasdale. …
• “somewhere I have never traveled, gladly beyond” — e.e. cummings. …
• “Variations on the Word Sleep” — Margaret Atwood. …
• “All I Ever Wanted” — Katie Ford.

How do you define love in 5 words?

53 People Describe What Love Is In Exactly Five Words

1. “Thinking as ‘we’ not ‘me. ‘”
2. “Spooning on a Sunday morning.”
3. “When sex becomes actual lovemaking.”
4. “Tackling the world as two.”
5. “Holding hands and feeling complete.”
6. “Wiping away his eye crust.”
7. “When commitment is a privilege.”
8. “Bubble baths as a couple.”

How can I express my romantic feelings? Here are seven ways to express your love:

1. Offer the gift of listening. …
2. Say please and thank you. …
3. Tell your loved ones how much you love and appreciate them. …
4. Offer to help someone in need. …
5. Write a letter or send a card to someone you love and mail it. …
6. Write your loved ones a poem of gratitude.

What are the 3 golden words?

Please, sorry and thank you are known as the Golden Words. Using these three words means you have good manners. Remember, everyone likes children who have good manners.

Is there something higher than love? Is there anything greater than love? In a simple answer, yes there is. Gratitude. … With gratitude, you can be grateful for someone whether or not they are being kind, happy, sad, angry or anything else they’re choosing.

What are the 3 magical words?

The 3 Magic Words – “Please, Sorry and Thank You” The importance of these three magical words often goes undermined and unseen. We often do not use these words because we fail to understand its significance.

How do you say I love you so much in different ways? Ways to say I love you:

1. I’m crazy about you.
2. I’m in love with you.
3. I’ve got feelings for you.
4. I care about you.
5. I’ve fallen for you.
6. I adore you.
7. You turn me on.
8. I’m head over heels for you.

What is the code for I Love You?

2. 143: I Love You.

How do you express love?

Five Ways to Express Love

1. Gifts. Some people express and feel love through gift-giving. …
2. Acts. Another way to express love is to do something kind or helpful for another person. …
3. Time. Spending quality time together is also an expression of love. …
4. Touch. Love can be expressed through physical affection. …
5. Words.

How do you tell someone you care deeply? How to tell someone you love them without saying, “I love you”

1. My life is enriched by your presence in it.
2. I’m significantly better off for having met you.
3. You make me want to be better than I am.
4. I’d be sad if you weren’t around.
5. You’re important to me, and I don’t take knowing you for granted.

What is more than like but less than love? Infatuation consists of people thinking they are in love but when indeed it is just a deep lust or like for another person. Also, attraction can be stronger than like and weaker than love. (used as attracted to). Though it is usually a physical attraction and you can be attracted to someone you don’t like.

How do you explain love?

Love is something that is cultivated between two people and grows over time, through getting to know him or her and experiencing life’s many ups and downs together. It involves commitment, time, mutual trust, and acceptance.

What is love Short Line? Sweet Short Love Quotes

One day, I caught myself smiling without no reason, then I realized that I was thinking of you. Every love story is beautiful but ours is my favorite. I only want two things in this world. I want you and I want us. … Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.

How do I text romantic?

10 Romantic Texts To Send Your Partner Just To Say “I Love You”

1. Express What You Wish You Were Doing. …
2. Let Them Know When You Think Of Them. …
3. Tell Them How They Make You Feel. …
4. Send Them Something Only They’d Understand. …
5. Lean Into The Cheesiness. …
6. Tell Them A Story. …
7. Send Them A Song. …
8. Give Them A Superlative.

What is a true love? True love is a strong and lasting affection between spouses or lovers who are in a happy, passionate and fulfilling relationship. An example of true love is the emotion shared between a couple who has been married for 40 years and who are still passionate about each other and care deeply for each other.

What are the 4 types of love?

The Four Types of Love: Some Are Healthy, Some Are Not

• Eros: erotic, passionate love.
• Philia: love of friends and equals.
• Storge: love of parents for children.
• Agape: love of mankind.

How can you describe love? Love is Commitment

Being there for someone is what a real relationship needs. When we neglect to put in the effort is when things don’t work out with someone that could have been perfect for us. If you put in that extra effort for someone that can reciprocate it, love can be the greatest feeling one can ever feel.”

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