text: I was with my man for almost a year before he told me he loved me. I tild him like 3 months into the relationship and yes I did want him to say it back, but I didn't push him. I still told him everyday that I love him but I didn't push him to say it back. Just give him time I am sure he will figure it out that you aren't going to burn him and he will decide when it is right for him to say it back.