![]() ![]() After all, you’re still learning new things about each other, and such a declaration may cause the relationship to take an awkward turn. As one man on the survey wrote: “It’s just, well, I’m too shy to say it!” If you sense that this is the case with your man, don’t drive him into a corner, but stay by his side until he’s ready to say it.Įven if everything is going smoothly, men may hesitate to say such a loaded statement if it’s only been a few weeks since you started dating. That means that they may have a harder time directly expressing their feelings, especially when it comes to declarations of love. Japanese men tend to be on the shy side compared to men in other countries. Therefore, men are waiting for the right time and place so that it will have that much more meaning to it. As briefly mentioned before, it packs much more weight and formality than our English “I love you” and is not something to be said carelessly. Men who provided this reason on the survey mentioned that they only want to use this saying in very specific, formal cases. Based on the results, they were able to compile a list of nine common patterns that prevent men from saying "ai shiteru." If you’re dating a Japanese man and have yet to hear the fabled words, you may find yourself in one of the situations below. Earlier this year they conducted an online survey asking 165 bachelors in their teens and twenties to provide reasons why they don’t say "ai shiteru" to their girlfriends. Either way, the specific connotations of each saying get lost in translation.Įnter Sugoren, a Japanese dating advice site. You would never throw it around casually throughout the day to your friends or family in the way that English speakers use “I love you.” More appropriate perhaps is the phrase "suki da," which translates roughly to a strong “I like you” in a platonic or romantic sense. Textbooks and other resources will tell you to say "ai shiteru," but in reality this phrase is used very rarely due to cultural and linguistic differences. In short, there is no good Japanese equivalent. Whatever works.ĭon’t know if I am going to keep posting 'Say I love You’ content but I’ll keep the page open for now.Whenever someone asks me, “How do you say ‘I love you’ in Japanese?” I’m always at a loss for what to say. Or you can slump into your comfy bean bag with a sode pop and binge-watch your fav series. Don’t give up and always reach out for help. So, if you are going through something tough right now, hold on. ![]() Growing up can be daunting but if you surround yourself with the people that you truly love and give you that same affection back, then it makes life a little easier to bear. I guess like most things there is a life lesson to learn. Don’t get me wrong, high school wasn’t all bad, some of the friends I made I still keep in touch with today. See, I never realised but most of the people in high school were 'friends by default’ because I was essentially trapped in a prison cell for 7 hours, and like most prison cell situations (not that I would know but from watching a lot of 'Prison Break’) you don’t want to be the odd one left out. You will find new things that excite you, like anime or video games, and the people that like the same things will want to naturally form a bond with you because they want to. As I’ve moved forward in life, not because I wanted to but like most people get pushed into the harsh reality of adulthood, I’ve realised that you will naturally find your place. ![]() Much like how Mei was at the beginning of the anime. Got rejected a lot and avoided people to save myself the heartache of losing relationships and getting hurt. Not because it brings back memories of nostalgia but because the themes themselves kind of tie into and fit perfectly with my situation in life.Īs a young teen, I struggled to fit in and find my place in the world. I’d have to say that ‘Say I Love You’ is still one of my all-time favourites. I created this account in high school (when I was 17 and am now 26) when I had time to sit down, crack open a can of coke (original ofc) and watch my favourite anime. I miss this page but it’s so weird to come back to it without touching it for so long. It’s so odd to look back on posts I have created and see all the wonderful comments. ![]() Wow, so okay, it was pre-pandemic era since I posted on this account. ![]()
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