‘I Love You’ is not always a two-way street, if one partner in the relationship comes to a place where they want to utter the L-word, it doesn’t mean that their significant other is ready to say it back. Yes, a situation like this can be tricky. The truth is that there’s no way to not hurt them completely without responding back with those three little words, but at least you can please him with a satisfactory response, which will help you out of the current situation. Here are such 10 responses that will get you through.
1. “Oh, that is so cute. I love it when you say cute things like that.”
Put on your chirpiest best and waltz out of this uncomfortable situation with a few compliments and a smile.
2. “Who me? This crazy, slightly neurotic me? Well you have a weird choice.”
If you really don’t see yourself responding back to him the same way in the future either, try and dissuade him by pointing out why you may not be a great choice. This is the classic ‘it’s not you, it’s me situation’.
3. “I think you’re pretty awesome too.”
Well, at least it’s a better answer than Thank You.
4. “I love U2, but Bono’s kind of an ass.”
This one’s a classic case of word twisting. But hey, at least it will make him smile.
5. “Since when? How much? How do you know for sure?”
Throw a lot of questions at him so that the focus is off you, and he won’t realise you haven’t answered back.
6. Look into his eyes, hug him and wriggle your fingers through his hair.
Do whatever you have to make him feel good, as long as you don’t have to say anything back.
7. Kiss the hell out of him.
We’re sure he won’t interrupt you for an answer with that deep kiss going on.
8. “I’m glad this is how you feel about me.”
Well, at least he knows you’re happy and not terrified of what he just said.
9. “I feel so lucky to be with someone like you.”
Here’s another response, which shows that you’re not angry or annoyed with him and that there could be a chance you’ll say it back someday.
10. Or, just tell him the truth.
Tell him how much you like him, how much you want to be with him and then admit that saying ‘I love you’ just seems a little too fast for you. He may even respect you for your honest reply.
Source: iDiva