You look over at your partner and say “I love you” and they just stare at you like you just told them that the world is about to end. The stutter amongst what they are trying to tell you while your face is turning red. You start to feel the embarrassment come over you, your tongue gets twisted and your chest tightens as you are fighting the tears. Saying “I love you” to the love of your life when the time is not right can ruin everything that was in store for you. The right time to say I love you is…
12. When He/She Understands
No matter what, does your partner always try to see your side of things? When he/she sees you upset and crying about something, do they try to understand and calm you down to make you feel better. This is a sign that they love you.
11. They Show You
Some people, especially men have trouble expressing their feelings with words. So, sometimes, you just have to watch the way they act around you. Understanding you and taking you to dinner because you have had a long day is a sure sign.
10. They Listen
When you talk, do they listen to you? Do they always look interested in what you have to say? Or do they have the television going while you are trying to listen? If they listen to what you have to say and always look interested in you, then it may be good timing.
All great points. Usually women take the more passive position to wait for a man to say I love you first. But, if she feels the time is right and he is showing all the right sings then it doesn’t matter who says it first.
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I find usually the men say say I love you first.
It’s weird, but in my experience, they beat me to the line first! rotfl
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I agree with both of you. I don’t know if I deliberately wait for them to say it first or if they like Amy says just beat me to it. The worst part is when you’re not sure if you do or not and then you’re like…umm…thank you. :D
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I guess you just have to feel the moment :)
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the article’s greaT! good going Melanie…THNX
bt i doubt …is it not worthy for her to say the three words before him???
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MaJ,
I’m with Amy. I don’t think it matters who says I love you first anymore.
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Sheila; I agree! Not being able to say it back is the most awkward thing ever..
Maj; The time has long passed when men were the ones who are SUPPOSED to say it first. Now anyone can say it when they feel like they’re in love!
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I remember this one time when I pretended not to hear it but that didn’t quite work out the way I expected it to and he said it a second time! Gosh! Lol….
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ok now honestly… when it comes to approaching, i believe guys need to do that end, as far as proposing.. men need to do that job… but as far as i love you’s its ok for a lady to say it first :] but i dont think that lady would be me hahahaa
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Vanisha,
Lol! I think it’s ok if a woman wants to propose but I really don’t think, I’m ever going to have the balls to do anything like that….ever!
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Points that I have in my life and I’m truly thankful for! :)
Thank God the first time he told me I love you was face to face, not like some jerks who say it on Mobile text message.
Truly romantic moment, one I’ll remember for my life.
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All actions speak the words, “I love you and your family” However, I am scared shitless to say anything. I have been happier and more carefree in the last 6 months than I have been in years. I don’t know how to express that without knowing what the response is going to be! I am consused and lost. I want to tell him how I feel right away, but I am afraid I might lose him over that……But this man is wondrful and I couldn’t ask for a better one!!!!!!
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Hey Myra,
Hmmm. I know it’s scary being the first one to say those 3 words but sometimes I think it’s just worth a shot. Isn’t that what love is all about? Taking the plunge no matter how scary? Point is, just do it! Like a Band-aid, quick and easy. I’m sure he’ll say it back.
Good luck sweetie :)
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What happens when they have all of this and do it all but your still unsure?
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Hey Ashley,
You take your time till you are sure about it. None of this matters if you don’t believe in your heart that you do love them and that’s that.
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