238. When to Say "I Love You" (And Should You Say It First?)

238. When to Say "I Love You" (And Should You Say It First?)

I'm sharing my experiences with saying "I love you" for the first time, from awkwardly blurting it out in a noisy subway station to intentionally saying it over the phone. I'm covering the signs you're actually in love, when to say those three little words, and my advice for being the person who says it first, which, yes, I've done in almost every relationship. I also get into what to do if they're not ready to say it back, how often to say it after the first time, and why both saying and showing love matter equally. At the end, I tackle a dating dilemma: a woman who put real effort into romancing her partner, only to be told at the 3-month mark that she didn't do enough.


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245. You're Not Behind: Dating Timelines & Letting Go of the Script w/ Emma Wilson

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244. Building Inner Security (So Dating Doesn't Make You Spiral)

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242. Leaning Into a Slow Burn When You're Used to Intensity & Sparks

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241. Dating With Different Cultural Backgrounds w/ Marina Iakovleva

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240. Stop Confusing Connection for Compatibility (Dating Dilemmas)

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