Besides my mom, I realized I’ve never actually been told I love you from a partner of mine. I remember telling my HS boyfriend I loved him and he never said it back cause he wanted to wait. Then my toxic ex said it after 3 weeks of knowing me, but of course you’d love someone who got you off the streets. Part of me felt sad but now I’m excited for the first time I get told someone loves me. Like genuine healthy true love. I’m single now but I’m looking forward to this moment it’s almost like the first kiss jitters