I have been dating my girlfriend for 5 months and I am in love. Like deeply. But she has not said it yet and I do not know if she feels the same. I want to say it but I am terrified of the awkward silence that follows if she does not say it back. How did you know when the timing was right?
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Alice Johnson
Say it when you feel it, without expectation that she says it back. The right time is not about the calendar — it is about your certainty. And here is the thing: saying "I love you" should not come with conditions. Say it because it is YOUR truth, not as a question. If she needs more time, that is okay. Her timeline does not diminish your feelings.
Carol Davis
I said it first at 4 months. She did not say it back for another 6 weeks. Those 6 weeks were nerve-wracking. But when she finally said it, it meant the world because I knew she meant it — she was not just reciprocating automatically. If you love her, tell her. The vulnerability is beautiful.
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