The L Word...

So I've been with my man for about 6 months now and damn he's just everything I could ask for, I have never been so happy it's crazy, but I ain't about to bore you with all that. Anyways, we haven't said we love each other yet, but i seriously feel like I love this man. I am so nervous to say it, even thought i really feel like it's mutual. He's actually slipped and said it to me before when hanging up the phone, but i said something at the same time and he didn't think I heard him and I sure as hell didn't say anything about it! When did you and your SO say it to each other? Was it a special thing it did it just happen out of the blue? I'm so nervous and I have no idea if I should say it first or wait for him to say it.. help!