i dont know how to feel about it.

this is kinda long and unorganized so bare with me.. my.boyfriend and i have been dating for like 4 months but we started talking in june. he is 37 and im 22. he claims he hasnt had a girlfriend in like 15 years which at first i was like yeah okay whatever thats crazy.. but as time went on i think its true obviously. he was molested as a child so that obviously has a part in it.. anyways.... i tell him i love him, because i do! ive known him for years and always liked him and now hes mine and i learn more about him all the time.. i love him and i love that i get to be his girlfriend.. anyways. he doesnt say he loves me back. when i first told him i love him i said he didnt have to say it back until he was ready..but i have been saying it every day for about 2 months now.. i BELIEVE he DOES loves me.. but why doesnt he tell me? is this weird ? am i living in false hope? i dont know what to do. ig kinda hurts that i continue to say it and dont hear it back. it shows it in some ways.. would that be enough for u-being shown sometimes?? or would u like to hear it ?Help me ladies!