In Houston we have our own love language. Saying “I love you” to a loved one is only one of many ways you can express your affection in Space City. We don’t mean going on a romantic date or buying them flowers – which of course is a possibility. From volunteering to take a loved one to an airport – or drive them anywhere, really – to taking their order at one of Houston’s fantastic restaurants: this is how you show that you care.
In response to our question: “In Houston, we don’t say ‘I love you’, we say ‘_____'” that we submitted to you, our readers. Y’all came through with some excellent expressions that we plan to add to our local lexicon. Take a look at these 15 ways to say “I love you” in Houston without saying “I love you”.
1. Come over, I have electricity.
2. Here, use my bug spray.
3. I live in Katy but I’ll drive to Galleria to see you.
4. I’ll drive.
5. You know I got you.
6. I’m stopping for tacos… you want some?
7. There’s a storm coming… let’s reschedule our meeting.
8. I got you extra green sauce from the taco truck.
9. Yes, you can merge into my lane.
10. I’ll come pick you up from Bush Airport at 5 pm.
11. What you want from Whataburger?
12. Let’s go to Pappadeaux. My treat.
