To everyone out there, I need your help really quickly and badly. Let me tell you the situation. I'm 18 years old and my girlfriend is almost 16. My girlfriend and I have been together for a while as a couple, and had been really close friends for 2 months prior to going out. Over the time as friends and as a couple, we have seriously spent 5-6 days a week together for hours & hours at a time. We are close to each other to say the very least. In any event, about a week ago, we had this awesome night together that ended with us telling each other that we loved each other (I told her I loved her first, if that makes a difference). Anyway, it's now a week later, we hang out just as much, and I still tell her that I love her on a more or less daily basis. She, however, doesn't return the statement whatsoever. She is also the kind of girl that isn't necessarily into a heavily physical relationship (which is totally fine & we've discussed... we're both virgins and will remain that way until marriage) although we have made out on several occasions. In any event, due to this & because she hasn't really said "I love you" back lately, I can't read her emotions or know how she truly feels. Earlier today, I told her I loved her as I was leaving & she didn't say it in return although she smiled and grabbed my hand before saying goodbye for the last time. I got a sad look on my face, however, and she said "I love you." I responded "Really?" and she returned with "NO!... just kidding, you know I love you!" What does this mean people? Does she really love me? Is it just her youthfulness that makes her shy about saying it & being more open? I'd really like to hear from everyone, but especially girls in that age group (15-17) if possible. Please help me, people, I truly love this girl and need to know what she feels deep down. E-mail me back at email removed or reply to this message or send an AOL instant message to: VstaPnthr . Thanks in advance!
Chris
