When Do You Say “I Love You”?

I’m not even certain if it’s a question I need to ask but I reckon it is something that can be on the minds on individuals who are dating someone they know they’ve fallen for. Do you automatically tell the other person “I love you” to mark the seriousness of your intentions? Or do you reserve it till you think it’s time for you to get engaged? (Gawd.)

I would understand that there are people out there who take these words seriously and will refuse to utter them to a person least deserving. I commend you. I’m a firm believer of not taking these words lightly. It’s been used loosely that for some it has lost its meaning. Quite sad, really.

But, going back to the question I raised, I wonder if there is any sort of indication on when you can actually say the words (given that you already feel the emotion, ok?). Is it reserved for people in relationships? Will you be able to tell when that would be? I reckon for women it’d be hard to say these words before their partners — guys do have the tendency to bolt if the women says the “L” word.

So, any ideas people? I’d really like to know.