"I love you". Should I say it?

I don't know if I should say it. Me and my best friend have been dating for the a little over a year now. And I know I'm falling in with love her. I can't explain how I know this. Before I felt this way for her I could notice other girls and I do admit that I did consider some attractive (but I haven't tried anything with them). Ever since I've started feeling this way towards her, everyone that I would consider 'attractive' aren't at all. I am completely commited to her and I want to tell her that I love her, but I don't know how to or if I should. I want to let her know how I feel and I know that she may not feel the exact same way I feel about her.

Not sure if this means anything to this but on our 1 year aniversery I gave her a sterling silver ring with a rectangular diamond stone in it (she is a little clumsy so I got her a ring with the stone in it rather than on the band). The diamond went accross most of the top of the ring. (The ring cost about $100.

I gave her another ring a while before that (cost $10), but it was just a silver band (not real silver) with 3 chinese symbols on it that, translated, said "I Love You". I told her this when I gave it to her. I got two of those silver bands, one for me and one for her. She loved both of the rings I gave her.

my friend just follow your heart, if you truly love her then yes say it

Don't delay!

Tell her how you are feeling.

I absolutely agree with ivoryangel. You have been dating her for some time, and if you are starting to feel like you love her you should tell her. I'm sure she'll melt. Good luck!

I'm impressed/surprised you waited until you were sure... of course, now that you are... ^_^

Alright, but there is one more thing. I don't know how to say it. I have never said it to anyone, I rarely even say it to my family (there are some very personal reasons there that I wish not to go into). I'm just nervous. Is there any way to possibly help me get over it so I can just say "I love you" without sounding or being nervous? Things I can do or think to deminish or get rid of the nervousness.

(If you don't mind me asking, why is it surprising/impressive to wait until I was sure? Just curious ^_^ )

So romantic, I just love it.... yes follow your heart.....

Once you're wondering like this it means you should say it,remember today is all we have cause tomorrow may be too late.

Whatever happens, good or bad, remember: Protect the one thing that really gives a dam about you, your heart. Whether you are sure or uncertain always protect it, no matter who or how special she is.

tell her, sounds like your lucky and found a soul mate