hmmm .. does it make sense saying I LOVE YOU?
LOVE versus IN LOVE..
At some point in a relationship, one or both partners may feel the urge to say 'I love you'. There is no time frame for when it is appropriate to say those three little words. A person may be afraid their partner might not say it back or feel the same way. These situations can be hard to navigate. Partners may be afraid of saying the words too soon, or not at the right moment. An important thing to remember is that love does not come with a rule book. If it feels right, say it. If a partner does not reciprocate, it may be time to evaluate where the relationship is going and to figure out if you are on the same page as your partner. People fall in love at different speeds. Even if a person is in fact in love with someone, they still may not feel ready to say 'I love you'. They may decide to show their love in others ways. While some people value actually saying the words 'I love you', others may value doing things to show their partner they love them. These other things may include writing notes, delivering flowers, running an errand, repairing something; any small thing that they believe will make their partner's life a little easier.
When it comes to family and friends, saying I love you can be an entirely different concept. Family members may say they love one another on a daily basis, at the end of phones calls or just once in a while. Each of these are normal and vary between individuals. Friends may not say they love one another, even if they do, because they may just assume their friends know they care for and love them. Friends often express their love through actions, not words. Spending time together, trying new things with them, opening up to them may all be signals that indicate love in friendships. It is important to remember that you can never tell a family member or friend that you love them enough. Tell your loved ones how you feel, and often.
The main difference between loving someone and being in love is that being in love with someone means you feel romantically for them. When you feel romantically toward someone, you may get butterflies when they are around or you hear from them or you may find yourself thinking about them constantly. Emotions are unpredictable and being in love with someone may leave you feeling out of control and at a loss for words. One of the best things a person can do when they are in love is to simply let go and enjoy the experience.

