Article: How does he know he's in love?

Dear Beth:

I just started going out with this guy. He told me he loved me. I like him, but I wouldn't say it's love. I was really uncomfortable about it. Why would he say it when we barely know each other? WONDERING

He may have thought that's what he was supposed to say. The movies and sitcoms constantly show people professing their love before they've had a chance to get to know each other. Or he may have wanted to express the intense feelings he has for you. Ask him what love means to him. It's a good question to explore.

There are many different kinds of feelings that people call love. In the early phases of a relationship people usually feel intense attraction. They don't ...

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