As far as "I love you", I would let him say it first. You can then reciprocate, but not every time. maybe H3 W2.
Thanks for your reply Ready2Change.
The last time we said "I love you" was April 18th, when I dropped him off at the airport. I tried to be strong and not cry (I'm an ugly crier, and my eyes are puffy for days). I tried to be strong, and was until he asked me, "Are you going to be okay?" I replied, "I have to be... for her." The the tears & snot started to flow. (aka ugly cry) We hugged. I said, "I love you". And he said, "I love you too." And that was that, until his June 3rd call to BD again, just to be clear.
Definitely will not be saying I love you first. Basically I'm thinking of him as more of a roommate at this point. It helps
~Never Give Up ~ 2019 Mar BD June BD Dec Aow/xgf 2020 Jan he wants D Feb he flys2 ow Mar returns stuck here C19 Lckdwn Apr he leaves for work until Nov Oct D FINAL 2020 Living MY Happiest Life Ever