I finally got "I love you"

[Holly06]

Had to risk losing our relationship, and that was HARD.
I was prepared to lose. But I had to take the chance.
He seemed surprised that I deduced that we were just friends.
He said, " you know I love you".

Ahhh, no I didn't.
Well, he thought he told me.

That is a nice cover up, eh? I think I see though it.

He was afraid to give up control of the relationship: lose our balance, set me off expecting more, like living together.
This he verbalized.

Really Big Guy, I only wanted I love you.

He seemed relieved.
We did agree to see each other more often. That I do like.

Now I have to get used to my new reality.

Just wanted to add a little insight into this side of the tunnel.

Hope this finds you all well