We used the L word, and then he kept talking about it.

The L word didn't seem to give her any trouble at all.

So will you do me a favor and just get the "L" word first?

Not that the basic situation had changed- he hadn't said the "L" word, either.

So you just wait until you've heard the "L" word, all right?

Just let time pass and we will again see the "L" word become respectable.

But others at the network are less comfortable embracing the L word.

You will not even think the L word,she informed herself sternly.

What was it with me that I couldn't say the big L word?

Your boyfriend said the "L" word, but you're not feeling it.