How do I say I love you?

Yalllll,

I’ve had relationships in the past and I thought I “loved” the guy I was with... but nothing compares to how I feel with the guy I’m with now. We have been talking since September, and dating since the end of December. He makes me feel like I’m worth far more than I’ve ever felt before. No, the relationship isn’t perfect but it’s nothing near as bad as things I’ve been through in the past! I find myself wanting to say “I love you” all the time! The only catch is that I’m his first real relationship (idk how he’s been single this long 😂) so I know it’s all new to him. I don’t want to scare him off but then again, how am I suppose to know it’s the right time to say it? Do I wait for him to say it? (If that’s the case I’ll be waiting for a long time 😂)

I know every relationship is different and on it’s own timeline but I just need some guidance 🙏🏼

Ps: dropped a photo of us below 😍