Q&A for How to React After Saying "I Love You"

You should try to figure out a way to show appreciation and acknowledge that you're aware that you're not reciprocating the feeling in that moment if you're unable to do it. Maybe you could say that you care about the person as well to soften the blow.

There is not really a best or worst response to this. You have to think about how that makes you feel. Do you feel the same way? Check in with your feelings and analyze if you truly care about the person. Obviously, these are hard questions to answer and you are entitled to take time and process your feelings to respond in the best way possible for yourself.

If this is the first time this person has said this to you, avoid writing back "I love you too." You should wait until they say it in person. Instead, send some heart emojis. If you do not feel the same way about the person, you could choose to ignore their message, or reject them by saying something along the lines of: "Aww, I'm really flattered!"

Remember that actions speak louder than words. You don't have to say anything, but a happy smile, a hug, or a kiss will mean a lot to the other person.

Kiss her or give her a hug.

Any guy should know that's not the best way to tell a girl that he loves her. Even if he lacks the courage, he needs to find that courage to say it to your face so that you can gauge his sincerity. Just ignore it and whatever you do, don't say "I love you" back by text. Instead, wait until he says it to you face to face; in the meantime, at least you know and you can decide how you feel!

Be patient and don't text him for a while. Wait for him to text you, even if it takes a whole day or more. If he really likes you, he will find the courage to start the conversation.

Give them a hug or say that you appreciate it that you met/are with them. Just say something nice and look them in the eyes while doing so.

If you two get along well, keep talking to her. Continue building the relationship and treat her well, and she might change how she feels about you.

Only you know how you'll react if he doesn't reciprocate. While it won't feel good, at least he is being honest. Try to react and go on in a way that will help you feel better about yourself and your situation. Always let him know that is fine and give him space and time to come around to your perspective.

Don't force it. She either doesn't share your feelings, or she hasn't discovered feelings for you like that.

It can mean a variety of things. For one, they could have so many different emotions that they're feeling confused (or they just have so many other things on their plate that identifying feelings is too much to handle). Love is always a tricky topic and for those who do not know how to verbalize their thoughts, it takes a lot more time to be said. They might also not have the same feelings and just don't know how to tell you that.

If you do love her, you should definitely reply and state that you do indeed love her. If this is the first time this topic has been brought up between the two of you (as in, you have not told her you love her, she has not told you she loves you), and you do love her, it would be wise to follow up by telling her you love her face-to-face. If you don't love her, but don't wish to flat-out reject her, send a smiley face emoji or text face, or make the time to discuss the matter in person. If you choose to do this, however, be delicate and mindful.

Give her the attention she needs. React positively to the things she does, cheer her on, make positive comments, be as much part of her life as you can. Eventually, if it's meant to be, she'll reciprocate.

Try something like: "I'm very flattered, but I just don't feel the same way" or "Thank you, but I just don't feel the same". Understand that the person may be very embarrassed or upset. Just try to be understanding and sensitive.

Assuming you've already have met this person in the flesh, then you can write a letter back wherein you can state that you want him/her to say it in person if he/she really means it.

Just wait for them and don't force them to react to what you've said. Maybe they're just shocked

All you can do is be honest. Tell him/her you value his/her friendship, but you just don't have romantic feelings for him/her.

It might mean that she isn't sure how she feels about you, or that she's too shy to say it, or it could mean that she doesn't feel the same way. Give it a little time and ask again. If she still says "maybe," ask her specifically what she means by that.

Practice good self care! You can't control how other people feel about you, but you can control how you feel about yourself. Eat well, get plenty of sleep and exercise and pamper yourself a bit. Feeling good about yourself will help you move on.

It really depends on how you feel about them. If you love them back, then tell them so! Say something simple like, "I love you, too." If you're unsure of how you feel or you're not quite ready to say it back, that's fine, too! Try responding with something simple and direct like, "I'm sorry, I just need some time to figure out how I feel." Be honest with both them and yourself about how you feel.

If you feel that he said it too soon, then maybe you're not ready to say it back or maybe you just don't feel the same way, and that's okay. He may be saying "I love you" because that's really how he feels. However, if you're unsure, you can take time to think about how you feel. You could tell them something like, "I think it's a little too soon to be saying 'I love you' and I'm not sure if I feel that way."

While it's definitely possible to be instantly attracted to someone when you first see them, real love takes time and commitment. You have to get to know the person to figure out if you really love them for who they are. It's perfectly natural to have really strong feelings for someone when you first meet them but spend some time with them to learn more about them before you tell them that you love them.

Say thank you, and if you'd like, compliment a characteristic you love about your partner.

Maybe say: “Wow, I’m sorry I ran off like that—I was taken by surprise—but I feel the same way!” Try to be honest.

If you're dating them, then you obviously love them back, so you could say "I love you too". If you think it's too soon, be open and tell them you're not ready to say that yet. You could also hug or kiss them or even smile at them to show you appreciate they've said that.