It would be an excellent idea to have more words for love in English. It could be something like I loove you for immediate family, I lave you for inclusion into the family of non-blood relatives with non-romantic intentions, and I love you for when one has decided that a man is pretty good at making French toast and you want to spend the rest of your life eating his excellent French toast, or who knows, maybe some pancakes.
Yes, the older I get the more I say it too. I think its a good sign. We are probably not going to be bitter old people - we are on track to be those wonderful old ladies that give good advice and always have chocolate chip cookies on hand.
I'm glad I said the words too. I think there is something in Buddhist philosophy that goes like "there is never any pain in showing compassion." There certainly can be pain in experiencing love, but there is very little pain in saying the words.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are well and that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.