When someone does something for me I often say “Thank you. I appreciate it.” So at first this thread had me worried that I’ve been going through life pissing people off, but I’ve convinced myself it’s different.
“I appreciate you” reminds me of a very awkward roommate situation. Linda’s dad who had missed a lot of her childhood through a combination of workaholism and alcoholism had seen the error of his ways and gotten himself some therapy. And apparently needed EVERYONE to know. He stopped the flow of a comfortable, easy-going conversation among a room full of people and insisted that Linda move her chair directly opposite him so he could make relentless eye contact and hold her hand while he said “Linda, I appreciate you. I appreciate your sense of humor. And Linda I appreciate that you love music and are a good singer. I appreciate, Linda, that you make delicious alfredo sauce. And Linda I appreciate that you …” It went on for what seemed like a long time, and it all seemed so forced and insincere, but there was nothing to be done. I haven’t run across “I appreciate you” in my own experience, but if I ever do I will think of Linda.
