What’s Your “I Love You” Story?

Years ago I met my man on myspace through music. I was in a band and he was a music lover. We lived on opposite sides of the country and didn't have the means to get to one another and meet, but we continued to talk for years... long story short we met in TX one day and fell in love. He gave me a gorgeous diamond promise ring and promised that we would be together one day permanently and not long after, somehow miraculously we managed to be together. Ever since then we have been together and have been living in California... We have a wonderful family and a very deep connection that is the most unconditional and supportive and complete love I have ever experienced...and the best of all of that is.. We also share a beautiful little girl together. :) That is my love story.

My two-year-old and I were at an indoor playground. I was sitting on the sidelines, she was running around. Suddenly, I felt her crash into my back and fling her arms around me. She laughed and said, "love you!!" I started crying right then and there, in front of all the other moms. One of them looked over at me and I told her, "My daughter just said 'I love you' for the first time!" That mom's eyes welled up with tears, too.

I'm in a brand-new relationship with a passionate and sexy man, and for the first time in my life I'm hearing the words "I love you" from a man in a romantic context. It's awesome! (He also expresses agape love.) I've read for so many years, other women's articles about the three little words, and I've read about it in books and heard the expression in countless films. But I never, really, thought I'd experience it. They say never say never. And it feels great to say "I love you" back to my lover. I don't want the romance and passion to end!

my grand baby talks a lot he mostley repeats everything he hears... He is a little sponge. We are always telling him how much we love him, and of course " Nana loves you" he smiles and runs away. One day While at the airpot as they were leaving to Az. I gave my daughter a kiss and a hug and a smile that of course say I love you, and as I was doing this my grand baby pulled me down and gave me the biggest bear hug and he held my face in his little hands and looked straight in my eyes gave me a kiss and said it clearly " I WOVE You nana" My heart melted right there, and with tears in my I eyes I said it back, " Nana loves you too" that" I love you" was the most memorable moment for me and my grandson.

All of these stories are so sweet, it's nice to hear.

My "I LOVE YOU" is in regard to my contribution to the world and the future. I have two adult children, both are university students and community volunteers. Both contribute generously and unwittingly on a daily basis by what they do and don't do. Their love, respect, and honor for ALL people and things have convinced me I have completed THE MOST IMPORTANT job in the world, that of being the best mother I could be! The " I LOVE YOU" part of this equation includes the word "FOREVER" thanks to Author Robert Munsch. His book was a nightly read and a book my kids would get when one of us was feeling sad. Even now they will jokingly say...Here mom, let's read "I'll Love You Forever". My 20 and 21 year old children always end notes/emails/texts/conversations with ILYF...I LOVE YOU FOREVER...what more could the world (or myself) want?! My children are my I LOVE YOU to the world!

When my now 2-year-old son was about 8 months old--he said: " love mama." No other boyfriend/lover/or even husband's words could have had the power of love transformation that those words made me feel that day!

My favorite moment was when my then friend now husband told me over the phone " I love you. I miss you. I want to spend every day with you." We were in different cities at the time and I wasn't really positive about our future. He flew to my place next day to convince me that we could make it. Now we're a family with a cute little boy.

At the age of 59, I left a professional career, clients I loved, children I loved and grandchildren born and more to be born, to move to the Netherlands to marry my beau. I had to learn a new language, understand new customs and traditions and try to blend in, even down to learning to ride a bike everywhere. It was difficult at my age, and when I would sit in my 3rd floor apartment, looking out at only brick streets and more brick buildings, I wondered if I had done the right thing...my soul ached for green grass and the things I left behind in my lovely home. As I was thinking blue thoughts, my husband walked in, hugged me and said "thank you for making my apartment a home" and I heard "I love you for all that you did and are". We are back in California now, and the love still goes on, but I found out through his words, that the home is truly where the heart is.

It was February of 1984 and a party was going on for my friends at my parents house. I was home for college break and it was time to hang and party. A few friends invited others to come along...the more the merrier is my motto. A 6' 4" really nice looking guy enters my home and we notice each other. The party was great but he and I didn't really get to know each other. Mutual friends get us together for a weekend away at his parents summer home. One couple took one bedroom, the other couple took the other bedroom and he and I had the livingroom. All the guys worked 2nd shift so it was about 3am when we were settling in. He told me that he was tired that evening but to watch out the next night. We laughed, but the laugh was on us. 16 mos later we were married. We were happily married for 16 wonderful years until He died due to colon cancer. We have 2 magnificent daughters who I treasure each and every day...they are his gifts to me. Best of all he loved me and I loved him.

Through many turmoils, a child who needed mental assistance, a lost baby so desperately wanted, an unexpected major surgery - these all happening in seven months. I love my daughter as she has gained strength through each experience - though sad at times, she tries to uplift everyone else. Though I love her unconditionally, each day she faces these new trials and climbs one more mountain, my love grows and grows.

About seven years ago I met Doug through mutual friends and let me first say he was my complete opposite .He was not everything I did not want in a man at least I thought.he pursued me by phone and through friends and I always rejected him.One day I just decided that I would give a him a try and we talked on the phone daily and found out that we had alot in common.He was kind,sweet,caring and thoughtful in every way.Our first date went great and he treated me with respect and proved opposites do attract.We became a official couple but in less than a month his job required that he travel and it would be months before we saw each other again.I was falling for him soo fast that one night after dining out I simply blurted I love you to him but sadly he did not respond back.I felt stupid,naive,and gullible for showing my emotions.Months later while on the phone he told me I love u and I knew he really meant it and now he is my husband.Not one day goes by without him telling me I love you!

I was brought by my boyfriend to their home to introdue me to his family and relatives on our 5th month anniversary. It has been long since he was home since he is renting in another city to be near his school. when we were there,he has to help his dad with some heavy yard work and by evening he was already so tired.he came up to me just to check how im doing despite his tiredness and while we're talking,i noticed how tired looking he is so i was giving him sort of a back rub when he suddenly turned to me and said "I wanna marry you" in his most serious face EVER!..words choked up in my throat I was not able to answer, I was shocked thinking we haven't been together for long. Then my tears rolled down in happiness..Oh how i love him!we now are 20 months together and counting..going strong..and we have an adorable daughter!

My most beautiful "I Love You Moment" was when my husband proposed to me at the beach. I was merely 20 years old at the time and was caught so offguard. I wasn't expecting him to ask but he did and the rest is history. We will be celebrating our 25 year anniversary in November and have three wonderful fruits from our unconditional love. LIFE IS GREAT!!

My Mom had been airlifted to the hospital in Toronto and I flew out there to be with her. When I got into the room, she broke into a grin and said "I think we've done this before, haven't we?" I was holding her hand and trying not to sob when she looked at me and said I love you. Wow; how lucky am I ?

When my mother passed away this April, my 4 year old really showed love beyond his years. He would come up to me and ask, " Are you sad because grandma is gone?" Or he would come and not say anything, just pat me on my back and kiss me on my cheek. It's amazing how children know what you need and how they offer unconditional love.

All I can say is that I got the better end of the deal in our marriage. My husband is so very lovibg abd godd to me. He makes me feel like I am the most beautiful woman in the world.He treats me with kindness and respect, I am sio very blessed.

I was pregnant with my third child. I was sick and feeling completely obtuse and huge. I believe I was about seven months along and hardly able to do much. I was put on bed rest for a week and I wasn't supposed to be up and moving. But, with two other kids, Ashton who's six years old and Jenna who's four, I had to do for them as well. I remember one particularly yucky day I was on the couch watching the kids and lying down. And the baby was moving around and my tummy was just wobbling like crazy. Ashton, came over and put his hand on my tummy and laid his head down and felt the baby and listened to her for a long time. Then he said, "Mom, I just love the baby and I can't wait for her to be born. And mom, I love you too because you're the most beautiful, nicest and wonderfulest mom ever!"

Shirley was this girl I'd known since middle school. My 2nd to last year of high school, I had her for a class where we only knew each other & this other girl. It wasn't until I started spending more time with Shirley that I realized how great of a friendship was growing between us. Back in the days, all of my best friends would move away. As the year and all the sweet memories in between passed by, I also realized 'this girl is actually here to stay for me.' In the good & bad, laughing at nothing, & smiling at everything, she is always there for me. I never really believed in the whole "Best Friends Forever" thing but now I do. It just makes me so happy and gives me an even better reason to love my life. We can always BE ourselves and not be ashamed. That is one of the greatest reasons I value our friendship. I thank God for putting her in my path. "Sisters by chance, Friends by choice" I love my best friend Shirley and that's how it's meant to be <3 BFFs

Due to brain tumor I had at the age of sixteen, I am unable to have children. It's unbelievably hard since I always knew I wanted to be a mom. God hasn't granted me with motherhood, but he has put a very special little girl in my life, my best friends' daughter Jade. When Jade was one, she started calling me mom, confused by the fact that I was always with her. The first time she said I love you, my heart melted. She's such a joy and keeps me going through the hard times in my life. Every morning she runs over to my house and says "Hi Kathleen!" and gives me a big hug and says she loves me. She's the next best thing to having my own daughter.

The first time I realized I loved my fiance was when he was playing with my niece and he was so great with her and at that moment I knew that he would be a wonderful father and the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Later in the same weekend I had decided I was going to finally say I love you. So feeling nervous and not sure what reaction I would get I said, Tyler I need to tell you something and took a big pause and then said I don't like you and then apparently took an even longer pause before saying I LOVE YOU! Needless to say his emotions when on a little roller coaster ride but this was the first time in my life that my love for another person overwhelmed me. We are still together and are getting married next year.

Is was at a sad time in my life , when my father was passing away from lung cancer. He was at home with our family all around his bed. My father was no longer strong enough to hold his eyes open and it was at his last breath that I whispered in his ear and said "I LOVE YOU" Dad, He showed me that he wanted to say I LOVE YOU but he didn't have the strength but I could feel it come from him in some sort of way. My family immediatly all hugged at his final breath and we all said I LOVE YOU at the same time. That was my special moment of I LOVE YOU and I will never forget.

The first time my son, who is now 3 years old, told me that he loved me.

Forgiveness, respect and lust pretty much describes my relationship with my boyfriend. Although we both have one marriage behind us, and produced two children each from that union, we look forward to the events in ALL our childrens lives. I knew I really loved him when I dated other people but never felt the longevity with any one else but him. I look forward to the marriage vows and now know, you truley mean them or not.
It helps he takes care of himself and is a great kisser!

My husband of only 5 years shows his love in many ways. We were not married 1 year and my father was going to surgery for a AAA(abdominal aortic aneurysm). My hubby works in ahospital, so this was special for me. He nicely took the day off from work and got up early to get my asist me in getting dad to hospital. He also went with me to check on my parents.

He has always been there for me in dealing with my aging parents & for that I am truly blessed.

My most beautiful I love you moment actually took place during one of the saddest times of my life.
I was 19 years old and had just lost my father, the man who is now my husband stood by me in the hospital all night when he died. He shared one of the worst times in my life with me by being supportive and holding me and being there for me. Later it was after my fathers funeral and we were at my moms house, it had a creek in the back and most of the family was there for food etc. My "husband" and I were sitting by the creek and its when he told me I love you for the first time. I knew after he had spent all of the time the few days before comforting and being there for me that he was telling me the truth. I am 35 now and we have been married for 11 years.

My husband and I have been together for 7 years and married for 4. In our first year of marriage we were blessed with our first of 3 children. When I had Elizabeth I had to have a c-section. My I love you moment came when I was in so much pain and couldn't take care of myself properly that he did everything for me. From squirting water from the spray bottle to help cleanse me after I used the bathroom to cleaning up my wound when it started to smell. These were such personal moments that I thought for sure would gross him out but it never did. He helped me get out of bed, he helped me to walk around, he got everything I needed. Each and every time he did something for me it showed how much he loved me. Throughout the next 2 c-sections he continued to do the same thing he did for the first. Never once complaining and always happy to help.

The stories on here are sooo beautiful! I have been married for 15 years now - to my high school sweet heart and it goes to show that love that young really do exist and our lov efor eachother has driven me to write and publish books with tips on staying together successfully and just the beauty, trials, and rewards to marraige. I lvo ebeing married, it takes work to keep it new and strong, and I always tell my single friends, it can be a fairy tale but it's also a real life union between two people with emotions, at times individual challenges and if your are not up for the good, the bad, the challenges, then marraige may not be in the deck of cards. it's a relationship and thus the word "relate" is key, we have to be willing to meet our spouse where they are at and love them all the same. It's a delicate balance and I love it because I have someone in my life who is an incredible heart and soul who truly gets what residual, selfless love is all about.

When my children run to me, hug me, and say Love you Mommy is the best! Their love is unconditional and never fleeting. My husband love is obviously different. We feel in love as kids, really. I was 15 and he was 16 all we knew was each other and love has always ment more than words for us. It has been actions, grabbing a hand in the mist of distress, sweeping my hair from my face, & working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Love is not an emotion but a choice. God command us to love one another.

My last boyfriend and I had only been dating a few months and it was a long distance situation so it was a lot of talking on the phone and really getting to know each other that way. When he flew out for my birthday and stayed a week we got to spend some good quality time together. At the end of the week I was dropping him off at the airport I remember standing on the curb hugging him and not wanting to let go trying to hold back my tears when he grabbed my face and looked in my eyes and said I love you.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL "I LOVE YOU" MOMENT I HAVE HAD WAS ON MY SON'S WEDDING DAY. I HAD RAISED HIM AS A SINGLE MOM SINCE HE WAS 2 MONTHS OLD. I FELT A LOVE FOR HIM THAT ONLY A SINGLE MOM OF A IMPISH LITTLE BOY CAN UNDERSTAND. HE HAD SAID I LOVE YOU MANY TIMES BUT ON HIS WEDDING DAY AS HE AND I DANCED THE "MOTHER/SON" DANCE HE STOPPED, HUGGED ME AND SAID "MOM, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH" AND THEN THE LOOK IN HIS EYES LET ME KNOW HE ALSO FELT THE SAME LOVE FOR ME THAT I HAD FELT FOR HIM FOR THE LAST 21 YEARS. I FINISHED THE DANCE CRYING WITH JOY.

the most beautiful i love you moment is when i can say it to my children. They are my reason for living and I love them more every day!

While being divorced, going on 6 years now, it has been a Long time since I have loved. After divorce it is somewhat scary to fall in love and you hesistate from rushing into a relationship. Well, I am happy to say, I now am In Love Again and the man in my life, Jean, is so very special and he is teaching me to Truly Love Again and Be Loved.

I am the type of person who loves easily, and often. But when I started dating my fiance, I knew I has to reign things in or I'd end up scaring him away. We had been dating for three months before he finally admitted "I seem to have found myself with a girlfriend." It wasn't untill we had been dating fourteen months that he finally was able to say "I think I am falling in love with you." and then another few hours before the words, "I love you." Although it was hard for me to wait for those words, I knew that when they came there would be so much more meaning behind them.

My first time hearing "I love you" from my husband, than boyfriend, was dating only 4 months. And It scared me. I didn't say those words to any other boy friend before. Those words mean and still mean alot to me. So I did take those words seriously! But after saying good night to my boy-friend (husband now) I knew that I did "Love" him, too. Just didn't want to say it so soon, because of past hurtful relationships. We will be married 20 years this November and just now, when I took a break from writing this I said I love you to my hubby! So thank you for reminding me to say those special words to the person I trully love!

My best “I love you” moment … This moment I will never forget. I had just delivered our first child and daughter. She was 10 minutes old; he (my husband and her Dad) was the first one to hold her. The moment opened with him standing there, proud father, holding his daughter for the first time… he looked over to me, with these wonderfully brown eyes, trying to fight back the tears and said… “I love you, I’m so proud of you --thank you”. The words were simply and few- but the look in his eyes, the statue of his body, the sweetness in his voice, all said to me this was the best moment of his life, and I am glad I could be the one to give it to him. In this moment, he was not only telling me how much he loved me, but also this precious little baby girl. This made it twice as special. This image is something I treasure always!

I have story after story about my husband and his romantic self, but I have to tell you that the love of a child is pure joy. My husband and I have full/permanent custody of our granddaughter. She will be 2 in November. She was about 18 months old and I was putting her to bed one night. I laid down beside her as she had been real clingy that evening. She looked up at me with those sweet little eys and said " I lovlu Gigi" , gave me a sweet smile, a sigh, then promptly fell asleep. I will cherish that moment forever.

MY FIANCEE MADE A CASSETTE WITH ALL OUR FAVORITE LOVE SONGS AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TAPE WAS HIS VOICE WITH HIS MARRIAGE PROPOSAL AND ALL HIS INNER THOUGHTS OF HOW HIS LIFE WAS CHANGED BECAUSE OF ME AND THOSE BEAUTIFUL WORDS, I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS. ALAN SAID THE DAY HE SAW ME HE KNEW HE HAD TO MAKE ME HIS WIFE. ALAN HAS MADE ME WALK ON CLOUD NINE FOR THE PAST 21 YEARS AND MADE MY LIFE HEAVEN ON EARTH. LOVE FOREVER AND A DAY. ALAN NURSED ME THROUGH A HEART ATTACK. ONLY LOVE CAN HEAL THE BODY. AL NOW NEEDS A DOUBLE LUNG TRANSPLANT AT THE AGE OF 48. NOW TRUE LOVE TAKES YOU ON AN ETERNAL JOURNEY AND THE LOYALTY YOU HAVE BUILT THROUGH THE YEARS WILL TAKE YOU INTO A DEEPER LOVE OF FAITH, HOPE, & KNOWING EACH OTHER THOUGHTS WITHOUT SAYING A WORD. A SINGLE TOUCH OF YOUR HANDS CAN SEND CHILLS UP YOUR SPINE. THE GLASSY EYES THAT UNITE THE INNER SPIRIT OF YOU BOTH IS ULTIMATE LOVE . THE HUG THAT WILL PUT HEAT THRU EACH OF YOUR BODIES. LOVE FOREVER AN A DAY MARYANNE ADAMS

My then boyfriend and I were defining love before we watched the movie, "Before Sunset" in Sausalito, CA. We came up with respect, trust and faith. I mentioned that in order for each to exist, there must be compromise and with compromise comes with some sacrifices. He asked,"Why sacrifice?" And the wisdom unveiled, "I see that as giving. If you give more in a relationship, you'll receive more." I was bowled over! When we watched the movie, it was truly amazing the couple too were defining love after re-uniting in Paris. We got 2 of the 3 definitions right. You'll have to watch the movie to figure which. The happy ending is we got married shortly after. And I moved 10,000 miles, gave up a good career to be with him.

The first time my husband said I love you is something I will never forget. I had been previously married to a total jerk for 2 years. I had not even dated anyone for almost two years after I divorced him. Then I met my current (and last!) husband. We clicked right away but I wasn't quite sure if he felt as strongly for me as I for him until that wonderful night when he said those 3 little words. I had all intentions of playing it cool but I blurted out I love you too! We have been together for 26 years and I look forward to the next 26!

These days, the words 'I Love You' are thrown around a lot and often don't signify a deep level of commitment. That is ok, I suppose, but my beloved boyfriend (husband now) decided to save those words for the special moment when he expressed his commitment to me by asking me to marry him. Of course he showed his love for me in many ways before that, and I felt cherished and cared for. As long as I live, I will not forget that beautiful moment when he looked into my eyes and I heard for the first time, "I love you. Just you!" And I knew he was committing himself to me, to be my companion, my friend and my lover for the rest of our lives. I was/am the only woman who has heard that from his lips and that was 12 years ago. I hear it every day now. I am so blessed!!!

When my husband first told me he loved me & has kept saying it with the same sweetness every day for the past 10 years has got to be that moment that just keeps getting better!

I joined my hubbys family when I married him four years ago, and work hard at making sure all the chldren and stepchildren are treated equally. We now have our first grandson from his oldest son, and do a lot of babysitting. We took him for a long walk and then played in the park before walking down the road to a pub where we were going to have lunch. Suddenly in the middle of the street, my dear hsuband stopped me, looked me in the eyes and kissed me, then said "I love you, Grandma!" Those words emcompassed so much acceptance, love, joy and promise of what our future together holds.

The first time I kissed my current love was on my sweet sixteenth birthday, which also happened to be my golden birthday. It felt magical then and continues to feel magical to this day--like getting hit by a train full of love.

My husband and I have been married 18 years. A few weeks back my husband woke me up said, "I love you baby, will you marry me again?" I was stunned and said, Yes of course." So we decided to renew our wedding vows for our 20 year anniversary.

Best I love you moment--Our wedding day, of course!

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I meant that we were celebrating "life and LOVE". We don't live together. =)

"I love you." Such simplicity in those three words. And yet the three words that sing to my heart the most.

For me, it's a reminder of forgiveness. I hurt the man I love very deeply at one point in time. Granted, we were (and still are) very young, but it was painful.

And yet, when I came back, he was still there.

"I love you."

I tell him every chance I get. I never want to miss an oppurtunity to remind him how I feel. And he will probably reply, "I love you the mostest."

Someday we'll get married. In the meantime, we've been celebrating life and live together for almost 3 years.

It's amazing how powerful those three little words, those eight letters, that reminder of forgiveness...It's really just amazing.

My husband and I met through an online service. We shared our first I Love You's over instant messaging using emoticons. It was very sweet. The best one, however, was the week before we got married. It was Valentine's Day and I came home to my apartment and found those little grade school card Valentine cards arranged in our initials and a plus sign. C + Y - down the door. We've been married over 5 years, and I still have them. What a blessing he is and has been!

I was 18. An abundance of medical and physicological complications had gotten me a three week stay in the hospital. I was two weeks into my visit when "He"came in and was admitted in the room across the hall from me. The next afternoon my first words to Him would be "hungry?" which would trigger a series of wonderful and comforting conversations . We sat next to each other during every meal and spent hours in the Rec. room- Him drawing me cartoons while I read aloud from the books my mom had brought in for me. I was discharged a few days later, the night before I left we stood outside the dining room. The cuts on my arms had healed and I was sleeping through the night now, I felt confident. I stood next to Him and grabbed His pinky, like a child. He looked at me and smiled. the next morning after we ate breakfast my mother came to pick me up. I hugged Him quickly (there was no physical contact allowed between patients) we've been together since. 3 1/2 years later and I love him still.

He's not my bf, I'm not his *type*, and we've never dated. He has lots of female friends, some he has known longer than I. He told me 10 years ago that he would never marry me or be the father of my children, saying: "I don't see you that way." After having a crush on him for 20 years, and sobbing over him 100 times that, I have stopped crushing on him. I now accept the myriad ways in which my friend has demonstrated he loves me as a person. He kept the faith and reunited a friendship that had lapsed for a few years due to a silly misunderstanding. He sat by my side after I lost a job and my dignity. He persistently called me on the phone to make sure I was OK when other guys may have only wanted a hookup. When my insecurities resurfaced two months ago, causing me to question our friendship, he became angry. He told me that through his deeds, not through words, he shows me that he cares. To this day, he gifts me with books and music to cheer me up -- or just because. And I feel loved.

My "I love you" story took place on a late Yule tide evening. Although I was not in a kerchief and he was not in a cap we were snuggled together with no need to ignite the heater. We've both been known to talk in our sleep. He tends to say relatively cohesive things as well as ask me questions peppered with the occasional snore. I was lightly slumbering atop his chest and within his arms. Then he said those three little words. I don't know how he managed to awaken me but remain asleep but he says it while awake as well as in his actions because he takes such good care of me.

My I love you story still remains. I went to Spain to study my Masters and there I met the man who will become the love of my life. As it sometimes happens this was one of those impossible relationships due to many circumstances. During our two summers in Spain though, he gave the gift of a fairy tale, the one many women out there dream with. He became my best friend and still is. Even though our relationship has not have a a happy ending, we still enjoy every minute life give us to be together. Through him I have learned the real meaning of love, unconditional and free. We have our own separate lives but somehow are always connected.

The "I Love You" moment I will never forget - saying a tearful goodbye to my fiancée (now husband), days after he proposed. He'd flown from Australia to Michigan to pop the question. I'll never forget how hard it was to say goodbye at the Chicago International Airport. It was the look on his face, deep love. Though it was excruciating to be apart, I knew he would be back in a few short months. He surely was! He proposed in December. He flew back in March to marry me. Two years later, I still know he loves me!

My now husband and I were friends for six years and neither of us would admit how we felt about each other. One day I decided to fix him up with a girlfriend of mine. I guess I figured, if I cannot have him, he should have someone else I love. That night my girlfriend, myself, and my friend (now husband) went to have a drink and a bite to eat. About two hours into it, my girlfriend pulled me to the side and said "I'm leaving you. Both of you belong together." She said good bye and bowed out gracefully. It was just him and I, talking and laughing. After some liquid courage, he and I looked each other in the eyes and he said, "I love you stupid. I have since we met, but I didn't know how to say it." I said it back and we were married 7 months later. This Tuesday, September 15, 2009, we found out we are expecting our first child together. It would never had happened without the honesty of a fantastic girlfriend and the four words..."I love you stupid."

It's hard to remember now just how long we've known each other; fifteen, maybe sixteen years. We instantly liked each other, but were very cautious the first several years of our relationship. We don't have what anyone would call a traditional partnership, in fact, we only see each other when I can make an appointment that is convenient for both of us. Karen is my hairdresser and in an odd sort of way my best friend and confidant. She truly cares how I feel and does her best to listen, talk, laugh and cry with me. I always try to do the same for her. As I started to leave her after my last cut, I realized just how much she means to me. I told her I loved her and all that she does for me. She beamed and replied that she loved me too, not for any particular reason, but just because I'm me.

I met a wonderful guy on line (August 4, 2009) we decided to contact one another again. A week later he was in a very bad car accident, his truck was totaled. I cried all night long. (I did not tell him until sometime later) The high way patrol told him he was very blessed to be alive. After only knowing him for one week, I accompanied him to the emergency room for problems from the accident. (Long wait) However, I was genuinely concerned. We have gone on dates, talked on the phone just getting to know one another. September the 15, I went on a 5 day vacation with my girl friends. He and I talked 1-2X's everyday not long just short and sweet. I missed him and he expressed that he missed me also. I have a hard time showing my feelings so this was new for me.
When I came home from my vacation, he said. “I love you" I missed you every day you were gone.
Being away from him made me realizes how much I did love him. It was his heart that made me open up and say it. Marriage is next.

My three children were 1, 2 and 3 yrs old when they were adopted and I became their mother. I'll never forget the first time I heard my oldest say "I love you, Mommy." Those were the sweetest words I had ever heard!

After being in a long-distance relationship for over a year my guy moved across the world so that we could be together. I will never forget the moment he arrived at the airport and said, “I have no return ticket—I love you!”

My boyfriend and I started dating in high school, but even back then I knew he was really special. We were talking on the phone one night and he said he had something really important to tell me ... but he didn't want to do it over the phone. I told him that's ok, you can tell me tomorrow morning at school, said goodbye, and hung up the phone. An hour later, I heard a knock on my door. He was outside, panting and sweating like crazy because he ran for 45 minutes (!) to get to my house. Neither of us had driver's licenses and his parents weren't home to give him a ride, but he couldn't wait until the morning to say "I love you." Thinking about that story makes me realize how lucky I was to find such a loving and thoughtful person ... and we've been together ever since!

The man I love isn't much for words but he shows me all the time how he feels. One of the best? I was totally sick in bed with a cold (and cranky, too, I'm not a good patient) and he showed up with cans of soup in the pockets of his shorts, asking me what I wanted. He then brought me hot soup, crackers and a pot of tea on a tray. I still smile when I think of the pockets full of soup cans.

Every once in a while when I'm at work, I'm focused and trying to hurry thru 6 things at once, my wife will call and says she's not feeling well... she says she's sick. And I in return will say, oh I'm so sorry, what's wrong or something but barely able to stop typing some memo. She then says, "Love" sick. She gets me every time. It's always random and never expected. I love being reminded that after 12 yrs, she still feels love sick.

It was when I first met a boy - now my husband of many years. I was young and fairy clueless and spouting off about how insensitive men were. I had just finished with that dumb generalization when he said he had something for me - it was a beautiful old piece of pottery that he had filled with native grasses that he'd picked that day - because he thought I'd like them. I felt like a shit but knew I was mixed up with a prime sweet heart.

To me, the beauty of the statement is when it's unexpected. Like how my husband says it out of the blue at least once a day.

I'll never forget the first time my fiance said I love you. We had just been dating a few months and he woke up in the middle of the night (around 3 or 4 a.m.) and dropped the "L" bomb. We've probably said it about two million times since then, but nothing is quite as special as that very first time.

I love you...three words that can make your heart stop and your soul smile. They are three words I find are sometimes too easily said, but not truly felt. It's easy to confuse passion and lust with love.
I could sit here and list a few times in my life where someone has done something so truly romantic it made me feel loved. However, true love to me are those moments with my husband, when he doesn't have to say a word or say those three heart felt words. It's when he takes care of me when I'm sick, steps up to the plate when I'm pregnant and truly goes out of his way to make my life easier. It's when he rolls over every night before we go to sleep and kisses me goodnight. When we walk and he takes my hand and holds on so tight I can feel the love without him having to say it. True Love to me are all the little things he does for me every day that add up and make me feel like the most special woman on earth.

I felt incredibly loved on the night of our engagement. While we were vacationing in Miami, my husband (then boyfriend) surprised me by taking me on a romantic sunset airplane ride over the Intercoastal. When we got back to our hotel, I walked in to tons of rose petals, roses, and him on bended knee asking me to marry him. It was the most incredible night I'll never forget!

When my boyfriend and I started dating, he would tell me to not be surprised by his romantic side. Since I've never really seen the romantic side of a man, I was a little skeptical that this big, strong, military man actually had one. He calls me everyday during his lunch hour to leave me a message hoping that my day is going well and if it's not to let him know how he can make it better. Then he calls after work (we get off at the same time) to see how it went. One day I told him I had a horrible day and felt like I was in a daze and walking around with sandbags on me. He told me not to beat him home because he was working on a surprise for me. When I called him to tell him I was on my way, he told me I had to go straight upstairs to the bedroom. When I did, I walked in to find a rose petal filled bathtub, candles, a glass of my favorite wine, and my ultimate favorite thing...chips and salsa!! It was the perfect way to end a horrible day.

When I met my boyfriend about a month ago, we went out on dates, hung out with each other, kissed and held hands. Of course, whatever we did didn't matter; the simple fact that he was with me in presence made him happy. He would always love whatever I do, whether it's being stupid, smiling, or playing handball. I love him lots <33

I knew I loved my husband (then boyfriend) when he sent me on a scavenger hunt to find all of my favorite things (Diet Coke, Red Wine, Gift Card to favorite clothing store, etc) he had hidden around his house. It was quite sweet!

Ahh....true love....My now husband and I first met long distance and spoke on the phone every night - of course with many "I Love You"s....After a month, he asked me to join him on vacation in Spain, which was pretty adventurous for me, but sounded amazing, so I agreed. At the airport, just my luck, there was a complete blackout and I was unable to meet up with him, as all flights cancelled. My darling husband cut his trip short, called my mom to tell her he loved me (I had no cell signal), and flew back to whisk me off to the Caskills for a local vacation and horseback riding....where many "I Love You"s were shared....

A day before my last birthday I had told my husband that I wanted an ice cream cake. I woke up at 10AM the day of my birthday to balloons, flowers, a card, and my husband lighting birthday candles on this beautiful ice cream cake. He had the idea to purchase the cake weeks prior! I felt so loved.