Sandi, perhaps this is a dumb question, but if she says "I love you" first, should I say "I love you too" ?

I think so, but I didn't 3x yesterday because I think I was adhering to the "rules" incorrectly. Regret it a bit today.

May: discover PA
April: MC pending IC, back in MBR, discover EA
March: different bedrooms, IC
Jan 19: ILYBINILWY