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Should I say the 3 little words first

(46 Posts)
Purplepoppies Mon 20-Jan-20 10:32:24

I've been in a 'situationship' for a year. Neither has labelled it so far. I have feelings. I'm scared to voice them for the same reasons. Sorry I can't be more helpful but I certainly feel your dilemma ?

luluaugust Mon 20-Jan-20 10:13:46

Bit early, maybe wait and see what he has planned for Valentines Day.

pinkquartz Mon 20-Jan-20 10:12:26

But if you do send a card that says I love You , he might say it back to you!
If he did a runner wouldn't it be better to know?
I say if you feel it then send the card.

timetogo2016 Mon 20-Jan-20 08:42:44

No don`t.
A friend of mine made that mistake,she told her now x she loved him and his reply to that was don`t complicate things.
She was so hurt and to this day talks about it and that was over 20 years ago.

bingo12 Mon 20-Jan-20 08:30:07

You were apart for 2 years but you really love/loved him? He might find that strange.

Thecatshatontgemat Mon 20-Jan-20 07:59:25

Ask yourself: If it wasn't Valentines Day, would you be considering saying it?
Then you should have your answer.....

grannypiper Sun 19-Jan-20 20:31:39

Life is too short, just say it

ayokunmi1 Sun 19-Jan-20 20:01:34

Why cant you say it if you feel you really want to do you think he feels the same.

TrendyNannie6 Fri 17-Jan-20 15:09:13

Why do you think you are scared of saying it? That would be my question! If you love him. Tell him, agree with Jura2

jura2 Thu 16-Jan-20 19:15:57

Kittye - but then they can both 'play that game' forever ... neither daring saying it first.

I believe if it is right it is, and if not, the sooner you know the better. I'd say it- either it is reciprocated, and that is wonderful.
Or it is not ... and time to let go.

Workingnana Thu 16-Jan-20 19:11:24

Thank you all for your sound advice you all seem to be of one mind,
I am going to wait

Kittye Thu 16-Jan-20 19:01:49

A friend told her man friend she thought she was falling in love with him. That was the end of the relationship she’d scared him off. I’d wait til he said it first.

Hetty58 Thu 16-Jan-20 19:00:31

And it means absolutely nothing if said after sex!

MissAdventure Thu 16-Jan-20 18:57:59

Such a little word with so many repercussions if you get it wrong.
I always wait to see if it's really real before I commit to saying it, and that takes a long time.

sodapop Thu 16-Jan-20 18:10:35

Yes, too soon after you got back together. Wait a while.

Sussexborn Thu 16-Jan-20 18:03:30

Early days! Wait until it comes naturally, if it does.

Hetty58 Thu 16-Jan-20 17:52:21

Don't!

BlueBelle Thu 16-Jan-20 17:46:01

I once told a guy I loved him (first) and never saw him again (I was 16 though) ?

whywhywhy Thu 16-Jan-20 17:31:03

Only say those words if you truly mean them. If you have to ask us then the answer is that you are not ready to say those words.

suziewoozie Thu 16-Jan-20 14:31:36

Once said, can’t be unsaid. Why not just carry on treating him in a loving way? Actions and all that.....

Workingnana Thu 16-Jan-20 14:25:52

I have been seeing a guy for 3 years we broke up over a silly argument both at fault, we were apart for 2 years my decision because I am stubborn but has been back together for 2 months we don’t live together because of family it’s not a problem and we are getting on better.
Valentine’s Day is coming up and I would like to get him a card saying I love you, but not sure what he would think as he has never said it, he is very affectionate and treats me really well, flowers etc but I’m scared to do it .... advice please