To sign 'I love you too,' form the 'ILY' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your thumb, index finger, and pinky finger while curling your middle and ring fingers inward. Hold your hand up in front of you with the palm facing forward. Move your hand back and forth slightly between yourself and the person you are addressing.
Sign 'GOODNIGHT' by bringing your dominant hand down to rest on your non-dominant hand, then follow it with the 'I LOVE YOU TOO' sign moving back and forth.
Use the 'I LOVE YOU TOO' sign, then point to your eye and the person for 'SEE YOU', and move your thumb forward from your cheek for 'TOMORROW'.
Tap your thumb on your chin with an open hand for 'MOM', then smoothly transition into the 'I LOVE YOU TOO' sign directed toward her.
Sign 'GOODNIGHT' by bringing your dominant hand down to rest on your non-dominant hand, then follow it with the 'I LOVE YOU TOO' sign moving back and forth.
Use the 'I LOVE YOU TOO' sign, then point to your eye and the person for 'SEE YOU', and move your thumb forward from your cheek for 'TOMORROW'.
Tap your thumb on your chin with an open hand for 'MOM', then smoothly transition into the 'I LOVE YOU TOO' sign directed toward her.
The standard 'I love you' sign is usually held still in the air. To say 'I love you too,' you add a back-and-forth movement between yourself and the other person to indicate that the feeling is returned.
You can absolutely use it with friends and family! The 'ILY' handshape is a universal sign of affection in the Deaf community and is not restricted to romantic love.
Always use your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left. The meaning remains exactly the same.
