I love you are words of endearment we express to our spouse, children, relatives, friends, or significant other. Valentine’s Day, February 14, is officially the day of love, and it’s right around the corner.
Many will receive Valentine’s gifts that will include the saying, ‘I love you to the moon and back.’
I love you to the moon and back is too cute. But does it convey the same sentiment as I love you (period)? How does it compare to I love you forever?
After decades of popularity, I love you to the moon and back has become an iconic bedazzling expression of devotion. Bracelets, necklaces, and other personalized gifts containing this quote have been a craze for a while.
The saying is also popular for home décor: wall art, picture frames, mugs, and other household items. And don’t forget about T-shirts, garden and yard signs, and many other collectible items that feature the adorable and marketable idiom. Just shop online, the aisles of Target, Walmart, and other department stores for whatnots and novelties with this sentiment.
Many consider the phrase refreshing and the latest in-thing to express love and affection.
Of course, there’s something about the moonlight and romance. Like many other love idioms, this saying can apply to every form of affection: familial, platonic, romantic, and spiritual. The devotion and warmth shared are for all ages regardless of gender. Little children to grandparents cherish the loving expression.
There are many I love you idioms. I love you to pieces. I love you from the bottom of my heart. I love you to death. I love you forever. You’re the love of my life.
There are probably more romantic love idioms than there are affectionate ones for family or friends.
Have you ever wondered where the phrase, I love you to the moon and back, originates?
Maybe an astronaut said it to their sweetheart. No, although this is a good guess.
One of the suggested origins of the phrase is the book. “Guess How Much I Love You” written by Sam McBratney. This book is about Big Nutbrown Hare and his son, Little Nutbrown Hare. They brag and try to depict their love for one another.
The adage from this 24-page book or some other possible origin has taken on a life of agelessness.
The saying is not only catchy, but it also speaks to an unquantifiable love.
The moon is 238,855 miles from the earth. That’s a considerable distance. The circumference of the earth is 24,901 miles. The distance between the moon and earth is 9.5 times the distance around the earth.
I love you around the earth and back isn’t as catchy or enduring.
Which of the many love idioms is more endearing? You decide.
Call me old fashion, but I prefer I love you forever. But I will eagerly accept a Valentine’s gift with I love you to the moon and back.
Have a Happy Valentine’s Day February 14, 2022!
Be safe.