Misconceptions when learning Spanish

[Feliz]

I have just discovered when to use Te quiero. and when to use Te amo. I had assumed that they were interchangeable in meaning so I have been using them freely as such in my verbal and written communications. In the written communications, the paper trail is very long and embarrassing. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I now believe that Te quiero is for relationships that are less emotional and Te amo are for the more emotional ones. No one has come forth to correct me in real life; I guess that they, too, were embarrassed and figured that I'd find out some day. Hmm. :>)