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    1 year ago

    I don’t know exactly where it came from, I think someone may have said it came from reality TV, but something about the phrase “I love that for you” just hits me the wrong way. I understand the meaning and the sentiment, but it just hits my ear as condescending or with a hint of snark.

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      1 year ago

      “It’s not good enough for me and I would never choose it but it’s good enough for you because you are lesser than me”

    • DillyDaily@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      It’s supposed to be condescending isn’t it? Woops, I’ve always used “I love that for you” as a backhanded insult.

      Otherwise I’d say “that’s amazing, I’m really happy for you!” if I was genuine.