Real talk: when a Gen Z girl sends this, she's almost certainly being ironic or dramatic. It's rarely a sincere romantic gesture. She's likely making fun of overly sweet romance, or playfully exaggerating her 'love' for something or someone in a humorous way. If she sends it sincerely, it might mean she's a little out of touch with current emoji vibes.

In texting, this emoji is primarily used ironically by Gen Z. It's giving 'Facebook mom' energy, used to mock cheesy romance, or to express exaggerated, unhinged affection to a friend. Genuine, sincere romantic use is rare and often perceived as a bit cringe, especially from someone in your age group. It's all about context and the vibes of the sender.

For Gen Z, it's almost always friendly and ironic, never genuinely flirty in a sincere way. If it's used in a flirty context, it's usually with a heavy layer of satire, making fun of traditional flirting. As a friendly gesture, it's used to be playfully dramatic or to mock intense PDA, usually in a group chat or with a close friend. Sincere flirty usage is a major red flag.