How can you stop being scared of telling someone you love them?

Answer 1

Some people have put their complete trust in someone and told them they loved them only to be used and abused. I don't know if this is the case with you, but, there is a reason you find it so difficult to tell someone you love them. It could even mean that you don't realize by telling someone you love them doesn't mean you have to commit to marriage immediately. Take it slow and easy. Anyone one can say "I love you" and those are 3 words that should be respected and not thrown around without meaning it. I learned in my 30s (I am now 65 and it means even more to me now) not to tell family, friends or someone special in your life that you love them is such a waste of precious time. Forget the fact that someone may take advantage of you once you say it. If you feel that way towards family, friends and that special someone then say it because you just never know the last time you will see that person (they could move far away or worse yet die.) My husband and I have been married for 35 years and there isn't a day we don't hug each other and say we love each other (and we mean it.) I would hate to think my husband could one day walk out the door to work and I never let him knew how I felt about him and he passed away would be such a great loss and heavy in one's heart. It doesn't mean for some couples that they have to say "I love you" every day because individuals are, of course different. Your actions can also speak of love such as doing nice things for the person or extra things. Caring, being there and being supportive. Perhaps you are not sure within yourself if you love this person, so don't sweat it and take your time. When the time is right then have the courage to tell the person you love them and don't live with "what ifs" or "I should haves." You'll be missing out on a lot. Good luck You have to muster up the courage to just do it. I know for myself that when I get worked up about something or am scared, I make it worse then it really is.. Practice a few times what you want to say or you can actually make a gesture to give the hint of love and fill in the blanks later. Like a nice card that says it all, along with a red rose, which means love. Make it simple yet sweet and to the point. Good luck.