Practice of LOVE

I think Japanese people are not familiar with love. I don't use the word, love, in my daily life and I also have not received the word from others. If someone says to me "I love you", I must be confused. They should be puzzled by the word if I say it to my friends and might ask me "what's happened on you". Love has too much impact on our society.

I talked about this topic with my friend who is named S tentatively. Since S is American, familiar with the word. He gave me the explanation of the way to use it. "I use it all around. I love cameras, I love my dog, I love my wife, I love friends, and of course I love you!" I answered after hearing it. "It's too much for me. Love is very strong emotion." 

It's hard to say "love you" just right now, but on the other hand, I thought it's good behavior to connect with each other. I know it's not fit with our culture and social system. So, how can I start to try it with my son or my close friends? And let's see the effects of love. 

At the end of the conversation with S, I tried to say "Bye-bye. Love you." I felt so good while at the same time was extremely embarrassed. I need practice to say it naturally.