Which do you think of?

Laurelyn · 08-26-2002, 11:10 AM

When someone talks of love, what kind of relationship is it that you think of first?
Friendship?
Family?
Romance?
What?

For me, I generally think of friendship, although it does mostly depend on the context.

Sween · 08-26-2002, 11:15 AM

depends in which context it is put. But normally when i think of love i think of romance or possiably big macs.

Rána Eressëa · 08-26-2002, 12:22 PM

Romance. It is the one most commonly tied with that word overall.

ArwenEvenstar · 08-26-2002, 01:22 PM

it depends on who i'm talking to

katya · 08-26-2002, 06:27 PM

it depends on the context as was mentioned. but i tend to think of a vague general idea of love, mostly like family and friends. more of a caring for people than a romantic love. love is good.

Elenka · 08-26-2002, 06:53 PM

When I hear the word "love" I tend to think of my friends, but it also depends on the context.

afro-elf · 08-27-2002, 01:23 AM

My positive associations with love died long ago....

BeardofPants · 08-27-2002, 02:24 AM

Friendship first and foremost.

Sween · 08-27-2002, 06:53 AM

When my girlfriend tells me she loves me i can tell its diffrent from when my mates tell me they love me.

LOve is such a broad word.

Artanis · 08-27-2002, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by Laurelyn
When someone talks of love, what kind of relationship is it that you think of first?
Friendship?
Family?
Romance?

It could be any of them. It depends on context. Also it could be love of any living things like pets, flowers, trees and such, or even places and landscapes.

As Sween said, love is a broad word.

Comic Book Guy · 08-27-2002, 07:13 PM

I think of Trampled Underfoot.

Starr Polish · 08-27-2002, 07:29 PM

Usually when I talk about love with my friends, we discuss romantic love. Not necessarily between each other, just in general, and how crazy and ridiculous it is (I often reminisce with a male friend of mine, how we both liked each other, but at different times).

Menelvagor · 08-27-2002, 10:57 PM

Romantic love. Love and friendship have always been to distinctly different things to my mind.

kiwi · 11-01-2002, 12:51 PM

usually I think of romance

Varda Oiolosseo · 11-01-2002, 05:33 PM

so do I.

Coney · 11-01-2002, 05:57 PM

Friendship. I use the word love pretty loosely as a term of endearment..........it only has deeper meaning if sandwiched between "I" and "you".

durin's bane · 11-01-2002, 07:21 PM

When I think of love, I think of a nice, quiet evening in bed reading a good book. Or sometimes a sunny afternoon outside playing with my friends. And sometimes a relaxing afternoon on the 'Moot with a can of Coke. And I also think of my lovely little hamster, Ginger! Nothing can please me more than watching, holding, or playing with her!

Or family. Nobody can love you more than your parents. But then again, I'm only 11 years old, and I don't understand love the way others do.

Laurelyn · 11-01-2002, 07:32 PM

What a surprise to see this brought back up again, Durin's bane!
Ah, but I think you do understand love. Just not romance. Don't worry, romance is a waste of time.

Hamsters are wonderful, are they not?

durin's bane · 11-01-2002, 07:48 PM

Oh yes! Hamsters are my favourite animals! I love my little Ginger, but it annoys me when I have to pick up her turds with my bare hands! Yuck!

I understand love a little bit. Just not romance, like you said. I mean, what's it all about anyway? I have yet to find it's use.

Ma Uai: Ua Nemti · 11-02-2002, 12:09 AM

When I hear about love, I instantly think of my dog. But, as everyone else has already stated, it really depends on context.

08-26-2002, 11:10 AM	#1
Laurelyn Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor, right next to Telperion . . . what did you expect, Michigan? Posts: 1,315	Which do you think of? When someone talks of love, what kind of relationship is it that you think of first? Friendship? Family? Romance? What? For me, I generally think of friendship, although it does mostly depend on the context. __________________ The Third Age of Entmoot has begun. Angel of music, guide and guardian! Grant to me your glory! The country I eat and spend the day in is by no means the country I sleep and dream in. Define patriotism. Hold the boat, you spastic monkey! ~ Elenka Last edited by Laurelyn : 08-26-2002 at 03:27 PM.

08-26-2002, 11:15 AM	#2
Sween im quite stupid Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cockermouth Posts: 2,058	depends in which context it is put. But normally when i think of love i think of romance or possiably big macs. __________________ Yeah god hes ok but i would rather be judged by a sheep than that idiot

08-26-2002, 01:22 PM	#4
ArwenEvenstar Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: and why do YOU want to know? Posts: 685	it depends on who i'm talking to __________________ The only thing active about me is my imagination!

08-26-2002, 06:53 PM	#6
Elenka The Negative Soul of Entmoot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Middle Distance Posts: 651	When I hear the word "love" I tend to think of my friends, but it also depends on the context. __________________ W00T for the M00T!! War doesn't determine who is right - war determines who is left.

08-27-2002, 01:23 AM	#7
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	My positive associations with love died long ago.... __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

08-26-2002, 12:22 PM	#3
Rána Eressëa The Rogue Elf Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,722	Romance. It is the one most commonly tied with that word overall.

08-26-2002, 06:27 PM	#5
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	it depends on the context as was mentioned. but i tend to think of a vague general idea of love, mostly like family and friends. more of a caring for people than a romantic love. love is good.

08-27-2002, 02:24 AM	#8
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Friendship first and foremost. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

08-27-2002, 06:53 AM	#9
Sween im quite stupid Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cockermouth Posts: 2,058	When my girlfriend tells me she loves me i can tell its diffrent from when my mates tell me they love me. LOve is such a broad word. __________________ Yeah god hes ok but i would rather be judged by a sheep than that idiot

08-27-2002, 07:13 PM	#11
Comic Book Guy Best Ex-Administrator ever Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ireland Posts: 60,547	I think of Trampled Underfoot.

08-27-2002, 07:29 PM	#12
Starr Polish Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slow down and I sail on the river, slow down and I walk to the hill Posts: 2,389	Usually when I talk about love with my friends, we discuss romantic love. Not necessarily between each other, just in general, and how crazy and ridiculous it is (I often reminisce with a male friend of mine, how we both liked each other, but at different times). __________________ “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” –Bertrand Russell

08-27-2002, 10:57 PM	#13
Menelvagor Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: lurking on the edge of conversations Posts: 924	Romantic love. Love and friendship have always been to distinctly different things to my mind.

11-01-2002, 12:51 PM	#14
kiwi Elven Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Land Of The Un-Known Posts: 173	usually I think of romance

11-01-2002, 05:33 PM	#15
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	so do I.

11-01-2002, 05:57 PM	#16
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	Friendship. I use the word love pretty loosely as a term of endearment..........it only has deeper meaning if sandwiched between "I" and "you". __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

11-01-2002, 07:21 PM	#17
durin's bane Lady of Westernesse Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada (Help! Our parliament building is melting!) Posts: 761	When I think of love, I think of a nice, quiet evening in bed reading a good book. Or sometimes a sunny afternoon outside playing with my friends. And sometimes a relaxing afternoon on the 'Moot with a can of Coke. And I also think of my lovely little hamster, Ginger! Nothing can please me more than watching, holding, or playing with her! Or family. Nobody can love you more than your parents. But then again, I'm only 11 years old, and I don't understand love the way others do. __________________ Yada, yada, yada Last edited by durin's bane : 11-01-2002 at 07:25 PM.

11-01-2002, 07:32 PM	#18
Laurelyn Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor, right next to Telperion . . . what did you expect, Michigan? Posts: 1,315	What a surprise to see this brought back up again, Durin's bane! Ah, but I think you do understand love. Just not romance. Don't worry, romance is a waste of time. Hamsters are wonderful, are they not? __________________ The Third Age of Entmoot has begun. Angel of music, guide and guardian! Grant to me your glory! The country I eat and spend the day in is by no means the country I sleep and dream in. Define patriotism. Hold the boat, you spastic monkey! ~ Elenka

11-01-2002, 07:48 PM	#19
durin's bane Lady of Westernesse Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada (Help! Our parliament building is melting!) Posts: 761	Oh yes! Hamsters are my favourite animals! I love my little Ginger, but it annoys me when I have to pick up her turds with my bare hands! Yuck! I understand love a little bit. Just not romance, like you said. I mean, what's it all about anyway? I have yet to find it's use. __________________ Yada, yada, yada

11-02-2002, 12:09 AM	#20
Ma Uai: Ua Nemti Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: We'd tell you but you're all out to get us. Posts: 215	When I hear about love, I instantly think of my dog. But, as everyone else has already stated, it really depends on context. __________________ Pharoah "Vires decusque."