Its definately a way to show intimacy.. saying "I love you" can be deep (depending if its sincere and who you are saying it to) but telling a guy/girl you are in love with them is much deeper. Its sorta almost them wanting it to be a mutual feeling.. "I love you" is how you feel about someone.. "In love
with you" is something this person may think you both share.
Does that make ANY sense?!
