When Is the Right Time to Say I Love You in a New Relationship?

That feeling of being in love, when your heart is all of a flutter every time you think of him, you can't eat or sleep properly and your every waking thought is filled with him, is a truly magical feeling. But how do you know if he is feeling the same? When is the right time to say I love you?
Blurting out those three little words "I love you" could mean the end of a beautiful friendship if you get your timing wrong and the other person is not quite feeling the same romantic thoughts.
So how can you tell if the time is right to let him know how you feel and whether you have really found true romance.

Look out for these 12 signs that will help you to decide if it is the right time to say "I Love You":

1. He always makes you feel special. Does he hold doors open for you and tell you how nice you look when you meet and is always considerate towards you?
2. He appreciates you. Does he thank you when you do something for him and doesn't take you for granted?
3. He listens to you. Does he give you the chance to talk and truly listen to what you are saying?
4. He values your opinions. Does he ask your opinion or advice and respects your differences if you don't always agree?
5. He is always happy when you are together. Does he have a smile on his face when you meet and is not moody and unpredictable?
6. He does things that you want to do as well as what he wants to do. Is he happy to share your interests and does not just expect you to fall in with what he wants to do?
7. He pays you compliments. He notices when you are wearing something new or have a new hairstyle and also compliments you if you have achieved something new.
8. He is understanding - if you are upset, unhappy or worried. He shows that he cares about your feelings by letting you talk about how you feel or just lending a shoulder to cry on if you need it.
9. He cares about you and looks after you if you are ill. He shows concern and is happy to comfort you or run around after you if you need it.
10. He is happy to share you with his friends and family. Is he proud to show you off to his friends and family? This is a sure sign that he sees you as a long-term part of his life.
11. He shows you his feelings. Is he demonstrative and holds your hand when you are out together? Does he kiss you and touch you a lot? Does he say nice things to you?
12. If he says I love you first. This is the best sign of all. He has obviously picked up on your feelings for him and has been brave enough to let you know how he feels about you.

If you can tick all of the boxes, then you can be fairly sure that he feels the same way as you do and you can be confident that it is the right time to say I love you. You know you have found true romance and hopefully your soulmate forever.

I have 20 years in the dating industry having set up and run my own dating agency in my local area. I am now concentrating on writing and am committed to helping women achieve success in the dating game. I have written a number of eBooks which you can view on my website including my latest one "The Lost Art of Offline Dating. How to Find Love with a Real Man in the Real World."