How Early Is Too Early To Say I Love You?

Those three words have meant more than any others in the history of romance and love, but nowadays, teenagers throw them around as causally as any other. So how early is too early? There are three main tips, on evaluating where you, as an individual, stand in your relationship. These are to know when you are ready, and when the time is right.
First of all, say it when your heart tells you to, never because the words just happen to be on the tip of your tongue. If you’re enjoying someone’s company so much, that you just feel the need to say those words, you should really re-think the true depth of your emotions. Love nowadays is so easily confused with simple friendship, and kindred feelings. On a larger scale, if what Romeo and Juliet shared was love, maybe what you and your lover share is much less than you really think. So many people get caught up in their romancing, that they forget the truest fact of all; there will always be someone better off than you in every aspect of life.
Second, don’t feel like you are being suppressed. If you aren’t saying I love you, for the simple reason that you are scared of rejection or the other person’s reaction, the time is not right; or the partner you are with intimidates you more than he or she should. Don’t ever use I love you as a way to ignite a romantic relationship, or it could startle the other person, as some people have commitment issues. It’s very unlikely that two friends both share a forever hidden love, that they have never shared. If you see for yourself that your friend is interested, ask him/her, and maybe set up a date to get to know each other all over again on a more romantic level.
The last thing to judge is how your relationship is going in other aspects. If you are still stuck in the ‘occasional date’ phase, then your relationship isn’t very serious. You should feel free, and confident that you both feel the same way before telling your significant other how you feel. Once you’ve reached the point where you call, and see the person quite often, it could be time to express your love. Everyone is different, and everyone has different beliefs on commitment and engagement in a love pair. Time is a very important factor in relationships. Sometimes you need to step back and ask yourself, ‘does this person occupy most of my everyday life?’ If the answer is yes, reach out for the person, and see if the feeling is mutual.
Overall, let the words pass from your hearts to your brains. From the ages eighteen to past the grave, the community has thoroughly over-used those three words. When it feels natural to say, the time will be right. However, a word for the wise. Don’t sit with your heart closed off because of how common love has become. Go out and live to discover it.