My girlfriend always asks me if I love her (as they do :p) and I answer with a "yes, i love you" and she asks me "do you promise?", to which I answer, "the question doesn't make as 'to promise' is something you 'will do' in the future but I already do!"
She disagrees and believes that "to promise" can also be used as confirmation of something.
Who is right?
P.s. I'm on the sofa til this question is answered.
2007-01-27 00:44:09 · 12 answers · asked by delmontebanana 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
It is the correct use of the verb. A good example is the wording on a pound note. i promise to pay the bearer...
2007-01-27 00:50:26 · answer #1 · answered by Litmus180 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Promise the literal meaning
http://dictionary.cambridge.org
to tell someone that you will certainly do something:
[+ to infinitive] He promised faithfully to call me every week.
[+ that] The government have promised that they'll reduce taxes.
[+ (that)] Promise me (that) you won't tell him.
I'll have a look for some while I'm at the shops but I'm not promising anything.
Can I have that book back when you've finished because I've promised it (= I have said I will give it) to Sara.
[+ two objects] Her parents promised her a new car if she passed her exams.
I've promised myself a long bath when I get through all this work.
[+ speech] "I'll come round and see you every day, " she promised.
"I won't do anything dangerous." "You promise?" "I promise."
"I won't have time to take you shopping this afternoon." "But you promised!"
However in this case i think your girlfriend is simply looking for an emotinal tie then a conformation due to insecurities. Also look at it as a question Promise your telling me the truth? (promise' me?)
2007-01-27 00:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by hoegaarden_drinker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Promise means nothing it is a word. When it comes to love, you telling her you love her should be more then enough of a confirmation!
2007-01-27 01:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My bf told me he love me more than anyone else and he promise me something (secret) but that promise is now a "thing of the past". Promise are ment to be broken.
never promise something. Just do it.
2007-01-27 02:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by anne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like shes kinda doubting your love for her. I think a way she'll see is if you get her a ring. Just a "promise ring". Dont go too overboard with one. You can get one for under $100. Tell her its a promise ring. Give it to her for Valentines Day if you can wait until then, well if she can wait until then LOL. Good luck!
2007-01-27 00:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by PfcsBaby 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that this is an insecure girlfriend what she means is do you promise to love me always
2007-01-27 02:50:26 · answer #6 · answered by thomas b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you tell her, that you love her. Then she should trust your answer. If she says, do you promise, it's if she wants a commitment from you. Ask her, is that, what she means. Good luck.
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2016-11-27 21:54:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd watch out with this one - she sounds really insecure - clearly she doesnt really trust you - you saying it should be enough and she should never have to ask you if you love her. It maybe that you dont say it enough (if you do really love her?) or you say it but dont show it enough and need to be more demonstrative with her - or she may just be that type - in which case she'll be shreding your clothes the second you split up!
2007-01-27 01:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by smoky jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Promise does also mean "swear" as in to swear an oath; in this case she is asking if you promise that it is true that you love her or if you are just saying it.
2007-01-27 00:54:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋