Love is something that can be known without being said; in actions, in looks, in smiles, and in anything. Sometimes you just know it's there and nothing can change that. It doesn't matter if you've been together 5 months or 5 days. Sometimes you just know. I don't feel that there is any set time when it's the right time to say "I love you." It depends on the person, the relationship, and the circumstances. I just know that when my boyfriend says it, I believe it. If you can't trust that he is telling the truth when he does tell you, how have you been trusting him all along? Most guys actually mean what they say and don't just want you for physical reasons. So don't chalk him up to be just another guy; one who doesn't care and who is just saying those things to be saying them. Guys deserve the benefit of the doubt, and us girls, well, we don't give it to them often enough. I wish you the best in your relationship and if it isn't the one, I wish you all the happiness the world has to offer. Good luck.

I can't tell you if he actually means it, but usually a boy's background says everything. Is he one that takes love lightly? But I can say that if you love him, if you search inside you, don't be afraid to. You know the old saying: Love like you've never been hurt. You miss out on something great if you're too afraid.