The right time to say ‘I love you’
The fear of being vulnerable is nerve-racking, as opening up to someone about your true feelings runs the risk of you being taken for granted and being used. But there is also a vast amount of power that is released when you give of your heart.1. Be honest with yourself about yourself2. Evaluate your emotions3. Confess at the right time
No one desires to live on egg shells; it limits what can blossom and that is the regret many are struggling with today – the regret of never really loving someone.
So:
For you to reach a point where you love without fear of it never being reciprocated, you must acknowledge the love you have for yourself. Why is this so important? Why does every counsellor stress this? Because with self-love comes confidence in one’s self, and when there is confidence, you are able to trust. With confidence, there are no limits on who you can become and what you can do because it brings forth the best of you.
Are you desperate? Are you sure it is love, or lust? A lot of people are unsure about what they feel, and they make an announcement to their partner that they later regret. What needs to be done is an emotional evaluation. Understand that love and infatuation share commonalities, but what set them apart are the foundations – trust, transparency, friendship, loyalty and respect.
There is no perfect timing as to when to tell someone you love them if you do. Once you have trust in your emotions and you have confidence within, then you should do it. Even if your partner says nothing in return, still love them until they are ready to give you full access to their heart.
