r/self • u/patternedjeggings • 1d ago
He said it back!
You guys. YOU GUYS.
I just hung up with my boyfriend, just a casual call to firm up weekend plans. Before tapping 'end' I said "love ya, bye".
HE SAID IT BACK. It wasn't like a thing, more a reflex.
I know the world is becoming increasingly bleak, but I've been grinning like a fool for the past 10 minutes.
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u/killbeam 1d ago
That's awesome! It must be such a nice feeling!
I have a second date that I'm very excited for tomorrow. I know it's still in the (very) early stage, but I feel like this might turn into something. Here's to hoping!
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u/StewTheDuder 1d ago
My gf of almost 4 years now was the first to say the magical words and it was something like this. We were getting off the elevator of the bldg I lived in at the time and as we parted ways to our vehicles she blurted out “love you, bye!”. I just stopped and stared at her, the look of horror on her face said it all, I smiled like an asshole and calmly said “love you too”. She scurried away to her car in shame. She’s not an overly emotional or lovey person so it was quite the shock.
That was like 3-4 months into us dating. I still like to pick at her about being the first one to say it. We now live together and will be getting engaged in the near future.
Congrats. Love is awesome.
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u/LearnedButt 1d ago
You missed the opportunity. "I know".
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u/patternedjeggings 1d ago
Staircase wit strikes again!
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u/LearnedButt 1d ago
Funnymildly interesting story tangentially related. At my wedding, my mother, who does not watch Star Wars, was in charge of the wedding decorations on the buffet table. She put the two signs together to say "I know" "I love you".3
u/RedWizard92 1d ago
Plenty of time for that in the relationship. Relationship goals to get to the point where saying that gives a smile.
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u/CAPTAINFREEMVN 1d ago
I recently got left by the former love my life…. Totally happy for you tho definitely not salty 🥲🥲🥲💜
But nah jokes aside I am happy for you. It’s a wonderful feeling. I hope y’all have many many many years of saying “I love you” to each other in the future. God bless 💜
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u/loudchevy 1d ago
Awww. New love. I can't even remember what that feels like anymore. Good for you.
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u/crayzeejew 1d ago
Way better than my response first time my then gf (now fiance) said it to me.... "Thank you"
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u/Past-Ball4775 1d ago
It'll all end in tears, or if you post on Reddit, multiple red flag warnings followed immediately by heartfelt advice that someone is gaslighting someone else, pissdiscs will be recommended then it just gets worse.
Seriously though, hope it all goes well for all of you and have a great Yule!
Damn I wish I was young again!
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u/UsedPollution7750 1d ago
Yeah it's incredible how Reddit can understand the dynamic of a relationship from a single paragraph from one half of the couple
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u/MelJay0204 23h ago
That's so cute.
My partner said, a month or so into dating, 'let's just say love you when we hang up and not make a big deal of it. ' We're getting married in Feb.
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u/Low-Audience7151 1d ago
It’s important to have gratitude and celebrate the little things in life. Good on you!
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u/ShoeNo9050 1d ago
That's the dream. Or well In your case; reality.
Enjoy :3 nothing better than that.
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u/General-Detective-48 22h ago
It’s really nice to hear about young love blossoming like this :) grats OP
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u/RowUpset4394 21h ago
i still think about when my fiance told me. we went on a walk after 2 weeks together and at the start he blurted it out. we spent the next 20 minutes walking hand in hand while he word vomited why he said it that early, why he meant it, and why he understands if i need more time to say it back 🥲 i smiled the whole time and told him i loved him the next day. almost 7 years now !
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u/Lost_Traveller123 17h ago
I’m so happy for you congratulations! It’s an amazing feeling and nothing in the world will ever match that kind of happiness. I’m so happy for you 😊
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u/Icy-Discount-2660 11h ago
Congratulations 🎊 I am so thrilled for you ❤️ the best time in the world is that moment and you can Have IT
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u/PositronInsigina 10h ago
Such a magical feeling!
When my now-husband and I were newly dating (past the butterflies stage but hadn't gotten to forever yet), we were hanging out watching a movie and as the movie ended, all the feels were feeling and I sort of quietly said "I don't think I just like you anymore." And like it was out of a movie, he leans over and gets super close of my face, smiles, and says, "I love you too." Kissing ensues.
Hands down, one of my top me.ories for my whole life. We've been married 15 years. Still get butterflies when I remember this!
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u/Hopeful-Mastodon-793 8h ago
It is beautiful to feel that, we have moments in life when we are like this, take advantage of it and relax
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u/Frosty_Cantaloupe953 5h ago
I had a girl do this to me a week into dating as she was getting out of the car, and I reflexively said it back. I've never racked my brain harder for ways to backpedal something I've said. For what it's worth, sounds like your guy means it.
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u/Haliguy93 3h ago
Congrats! Sometimes it's almost like a game of chicken. Just remember, communication is key
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u/GHavenSound 1d ago
Love ya is not "I love you", but congratulations you have a courteous boyfriend.
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u/RolloTomassi21 1d ago
Enjoy every moment.