12 Signs Its the Right Time to Say I Love You ...

12 Signs Its the Right Time to Say I Love You ...
By Melanie • Jul 19, 2025

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…

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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.

9. They’re Always Happy around You

Do they smile? Laugh? Do they get excited when you are around and would rather spend time with you over their friends? Then this is a good sign that they love you too.

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8. Compliments

Whenever you change something about your appearance, do they notice and compliment you? Do they tell you how good you look, even when they catch you at 4am after waking up?

7. Baby You when You’re Sick

Do they care that you are ill and goes out of their way to baby you? If the answer is yes, then we’re pretty sure you have something good going for you.

6. The Family and Friends like You

If the circle of friends like you, then this is a good sign. You can usually tell how a person feels from the way the circle of friends and family treat you.

5. They Appreciate You

If they tell you how proud they are of the achievements you have made and brags about you to the friends and family, then this is a lovely signal. It is a sign of deep appreciation of you.

4. Your Opinion Counts

Asking your opinion and advice is wonderful news. This means he or she cares about what you think and obviously plans on having you around for awhile.

3. They Are Interested in What You Want Too

You both are sitting down watching television and you would like to watch House while he wants to Watch the gaming channel. If they let you watch your show without grudging over it, then it is because they want you to be happy. If they sit through that show with you, then they deserve to have some extra points!

2. They Make You Feel Special

Do they bring you flowers and show that they really care about you? If so, then this one sounds like a keeper.

1. When He/She Says I Love You

The right time to say I love you is definitely when they speak those three words before you!

Finding the right time to say I love you can be tough, but sometimes, you can’t fight back your feelings and it just pops out of your mouth. If this happens, then it is your heart telling you that it is time to say it and you should listen to that heart. Have you ever been let down after you spoke those three words?

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  • Alena

    2013-07-20T05:58:58.000Z

    Hi...Austin....i wish you best of luck...n dn't waste ur time.., go n tell her...
  • Alek

    2011-06-18T18:35:05.000Z

    I had a close relation with a girl,but i felt falling in love with her,i tried to hold back but i didnt manage.when i told her how i felt she responded positively but two days later she turned me down,what should i do?
  • MaJ

    2009-12-05T11:35:43.000Z

    the article's greaT! good going Melanie...THNX bt i doubt ...is it not worthy for her to say the three words before him???
  • Kristin

    2015-07-08T17:06:41.163Z

    I just started dating a friend of mine. We've only been "official" for a month.... But we've known each other for about two years and liked each other for a while. Im completely in love with him. Its just kinda early in the relationship to bring that on. Its weird how things happen......
  • Sheila

    2009-12-05T06:53:30.000Z

    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
  • Tavia

    2009-12-05T07:38:45.000Z

    I guess you just have to feel the moment :)
  • Cheyenne

    2015-10-13T20:27:02.052Z

    I was in a relationship with a guy for almost two months. We both like each other a lot but he decided to end the relationship and just be friends because he is going into the marines. He's afraid that us being together will be hard on me but just being friends is harder actually. How can I tell him this and make him see my way? He told me it's not the end and when he comes back we can be together but I don't want to just be friends till then.What can I tell him to help him understand my point/change his mind?
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