If your partner says those three little words before you're ready to say them back, there are phrases you can use that should prevent his feelings from getting hurt. After all, he shouldn't expect you to use the L word if it's a lie. Most men will appreciate your honesty, as long as you handle the situation delicately. If your man's feelings are stronger than yours, here are a few different ways to respond to "I love you" without saying it back:
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1. “I’m so Lucky to Have You.”
This is one of the best ways to respond, because it will show him that you're happy to have him in your life. Even though you're not ready to say the words yet, it'll suggest that you'll be able to say them one day. You just need more time.
2. “How Much?”
As long as you say the words playfully, he'll be so busy trying to think of an answer that he won't even realize you didn't say the words back to him. Of course, there's always the chance that he'll turn the question around and ask you how much you love him.
3. “You’re so Cute.”
If you use this line, make sure that you don't say it like you're talking down to him. If it makes him feel like a child or a puppy, then he won't be happy. But if you say these words and follow them up with an intense kiss, he should realize that you care for him, too.
4. “I’m Glad.”
This is a short and sweet response. If you don't want to lie to him, then this is probably the way to go. After all, it's always nice to hear that someone loves you. If he knows that you're happy about his feelings, and not terrified by them, then he should realize that your own feelings are headed in the same direction. They're just not there yet.
If you're looking to engage your partner in intriguing conversations, why not try some hypothetical questions for couples? These fun queries will not only keep the conversation lively but also stimulate deep thoughts and potentially reveal insights about each other's personality and thought processes.
5. “since when?”
You can either say this phrase as a joke, or you can ask it as a serious question. After all, if he says the L word out of the blue, it's only natural for you to want to know why he suddenly feels so strongly for you.
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6. “I Know.”
If he's a Star Wars fan, then he'll love this little reference. Even if he hasn't seen the films, then this phrase just might make him chuckle if you say it in a lighthearted manner.
7. "It's Going to Be a Little While before I Can Say the Same."
The best way to respond to those three little words is by being blunt with him. Tell him that you like him a lot and that you can see yourself being with him for a long time, but he's moving a bit faster than you usually do. Tell him that you don't feel comfortable lying to him, so you want to wait until you're 100% ready to utter the words before you actually do so. He should understand.
If you're with the right guy, he won't leave you when you refuse to say those three little words back to him. As long as you make it clear that you care about him and that you're in the process of falling for him, he should be happy. Has anyone ever told you that they loved you before you were ready to say the words back to them?
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Splashhhh: Why cant we just say simply "me too"
Splashhhh: @RXTee hahahaaaaa
manchot: I never understood the 'I love you' thing. Where I live it doesn't mean that must. Can someone explain? Haha. Must be a culture difference. It's not like your signing a contract by saying it no? 😜
The: Just say of course u do everyone does. If u don't like that guy that much.
jovy: Since when?he quickly answered me the month he meet me.Thank you!he got angry on me.He don't like my responce thank you.
RXTree: I said thank you and he said fuck you :/
Marie: @manchot In north america, saying "I love you" is viewed as telling someone you have a very deep and meaningful love for them and see yourself having a long future with them, so you only want to say it when you're ready
Claire: My BF always says I LOVE YOU! To me and I sayi love u Mre and he likes thAt!
alka: @Alexxis yes I get that but then you need to be honest with your partner about that and not mislead them.
Lunalaft: Thank you! I got this from a guy like 5 times a day and had to get creative with my responses!
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