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How do you respond to someone saying I love you when you don t?

Here are a few responses to I love you, and why they are sweet:

• 01“I love you more.”
• 02“I will never ever get tired of hearing that.”
• 03“Every time I hear that I can’t stop smiling.”
• 04“I’m so happy that we found each other.”
• 05“You mean the world to me.”

What to say if you don’t want to say I love you back?

Instead, here are a 11 things to say when you aren’t ready to say “I love you” back… yet.

• “I’m not ready to say that back, but I do know that you’re important to me.”
• “I’m so happy to have you in my life.”
• “I’ve never felt like this before, so I’m trying to understand it.”

How do you respond to a love proposal?

Some reply ideas include:

1. “Yes! I’ve wanted to say that to you for so long.”
2. “Yes, I can’t think of anything I want to do more than spend the rest of my life with you.”
3. “Of course I will. Was there ever any doubt?”
4. “You’re the love of my life, and my answer is yes, yes, yes!”

What is the best way to respond to I Love You?

“I’m falling in love with you.” This is another good way to respond to “I love you” if you don’t feel able to say it too. It lets your partner know you care about them and that there are feelings of love.

Is it normal for your partner to not say I Love You?

Everyone — and every relationship — is different, so don’t worry if your partner doesn’t say “I love you” as much as you would like them to. But if your partner doesn’t say “I love you” ever, or hasn’t said it yet at all, don’t hesitate to have a conversation if you feel it necessary. Leckie suggests approaching it with caution.

Why won’t my partner say ‘I Love You’ Back?

Love is patient, love is kind, but love can also be really effing scary. If your partner doesn’t say “I love you” back, it’s possible that fear may be holding them back. There are so many misconceptions about what love means that fear and confusion are understandable.

What do you do when your boyfriend doesn’t say I Love You?

If they don’t say “I love you” back, don’t react to their lack of response with anger, licensed therapist Ieshai Bailey, CMHC tells Bustle. Although it’s common to push the subject or question their response, that can put your partner on the defense. According to Bailey, it’s important to keep calm.