I have read that some Asians prefer not to say things like 'i love you' to their partners because that should be obvious by their actions and saying it is diminishing it's meaning since it should be obvious.. Is this true of turkish culture? Would a Turkish girl tell her boyfriend she loves them on a regular basis or is this a Western custom that is not praticed in Turkey. Thanks for any commnets.

We are not Asian.

I read this was the case with some Japanese,Chinese, Vietnamese...

Hmm, I didn't mean that Turks were Asian... but wait a minute, 95% of Turkey is in Asia!

I'm just wondering whether Turkish culture is more like these Asian cultures where they don't say 'i love you' out loud very often, or whether like Americans they say it each time they close a phone call.

If neither, please explain.

I would love to hear more comments from Turks though. That is just a comment according to my obeservation (up there)...

Comparing to Western countries I think while it is common among lovers in Turkia, it is not so common between parents and children.

Oh really? Why? I hope it has nothing to do with pride or something. I mean if you were a parent, hearing your child on how much they love you is such a sweet thing or vice versa.

Of course you are right. It must be sweet. Probably Turkish kids are more likely to say "seni seviyorum" to their parents than parents saying it to the kids.

Among lovers, especially the young ones, I would say it is common.

Thanks for your comments.