Underused Vocab: Love

Many four-letter words have been trivialized:
evil, shit, blow, etc.
Colloquially, all these words routinely mean their opposite -
They aren't alone either.

As a special note, 'sanction' is its own antonym.

Ok but back to love.
Love never means its opposite.
It has an opposite word that means its opposite, 'Hate'
And hate never means love.
Perhaps this level of absolutism is why I shy from using such words.
I've decided however, this is a mistake.


1) 'Love' is a good word to say to people who brighten your day.
2) The repeated mental application of the word 'love' to a situation you merely like makes it merely enjoyable. (try it)
3) Showing love at every oppurtunity endears you to your fellows.
4) Telling people that you 'love' them unequivically shows you regard them in a positive light.
5) 'Love' is truly between and within all of us, and should thus be acknowledged.

Just a public service announcement from your friendly neighborhood shard.