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When?


How soon is too soon to say, "I love you?" 1 week? 3 weeks? 3 months? 2 years? 2 hours?

When can you say it, and MEAN that you want to spend your life with this person? When do you committ? I just don't know if this is the right person--but, how do I tell? There are many, many things I want to get done in my life. Yes, eventually, I want to get 'married' (bleah); however, when the time comes, it'll come. I just don't want to rush things.
And, I really don't want it to be a relationship built completely off of carnal attraction. Granted men are a lot more physically motivated than women are....all in all, I want there to be a mixture of physical, emotional, and spiritual concepts....ya know?


Ok. What are your thoughts? When is it too soon to say, "I love you?" Or is there a time limit? Because, he's telling me "I love you..." and it frightens me. Not because I don't like him...but, because I DO like him. I just want to be sure that this is it. And, that he's everything that I want--and that there can't be something better out there in the world--even though in the back of my mind I keep on thinking that there is--and is that being too greedy?

Or is that being mean? I dunno. But, so, what do ya think? Thanks!!!!

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Darrel

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Ok....just to be perfectly clear.....the guy is NOT me!! Dont want anyone to get the wrong idea.

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All that I can say is just pray about it, put it into God's hands and then follow your heart. That is really all that ANYONE can do when they are in a situation like this. Just be yourself. If he loves you for you, then there is nothing that can go wrong. If your heart gets broken, then remember that the good Lord has someone ready for you, and move on with His love healing your wounded heart and spirit.



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ding72 wrote:

Ok....just to be perfectly clear.....the guy is NOT me!! Dont want anyone to get the wrong idea.



LOL!!!! I was SO reading this and thinking "Hmmmmmm...." Thanks for clearing that up, Ding!

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As corny as this sounds, I do believe in love in first sight.  I did not happen to me, but I have seen it happen.  However, it's rare. 


I know a couple who met and declared their love for each other the same day.  They are still together going on 14 years.


Don't be restricted to say how you feel by what others say.  However, be prepared for the consequences, whether they are good or bad. 


Say I love you when you are ready and being ready varies from person to person.  A day?  An hour?  A week?  A month?  Take your pick.


Steve



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My friend,


Express your love when you know that you love someone.  You will know when that time is.  As Steve said, there is no definite timeframe for this to happen.  Each person falls in love at different speeds. 


 



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24 fan tim wrote:


As Steve said, there is no definite timeframe for this to happen.  Each person falls in love at different speeds.   


 


Yes.....and don't let people make you feel weird for falling in love in a short amount of time. 



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Darrel:


I am a hopeless romantic, and believe that God placed someone in my life.  I told him I love him and want a committed relationship and to live with him. (Told him yesterday).   I also want a holy union late this year or early next.  You have to be comfortable with your feelings, and that the feelings are mutual.  I hope it all works for you as well.


Best Regards


Dave



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Like many of the others have said, I think you should say it whenever you feel it. And if you're not sure, don't say it yet. Give yourself as much time as you need.


Jeanine



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aircargoman wrote:


Darrel: I am a hopeless romantic, and believe that God placed someone in my life.  I told him I love him and want a committed relationship and to live with him. (Told him yesterday).   I also want a holy union late this year or early next.  You have to be comfortable with your feelings, and that the feelings are mutual.  I hope it all works for you as well. Best Regards Dave


Dave, good for you! I'm happy to hear it, congrats! :)


We'll have to throw you a party in the chat room!


Jeanine


 



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