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Have you ever been the first in a relationship to say the words “I love you”? It can be frightening to admit you’ve fallen for another person. What if they don’t say it back – or worse, they respond with “I don’t feel that way”?
These three precious, heartfelt words can either blossom the romance to the next level or kill it before the final word “you” is muttered. One Reddit user wondered how this epic moment went for others by asking, “What’s the story of your first “I love you” with your SO?”
These stories may surprise you.
10. While you were sleeping
![](https://didyouknowfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-9.17.02-AM.png)
Photo Credit: Reddit, u/cdkk518
9. Anytime to say it is a good time
![](https://didyouknowfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-9.22.55-AM.png)
Photo Credit: Reddit, u/CharityJai
8. “I love you” can even be funny
![](https://didyouknowfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-9.24.21-AM.png)
Photo Credit: Reddit, u/cstav
7. The games we play
![](https://didyouknowfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-9.26.45-AM.png)
Photo Credit: Reddit, u/OSRS4KNIVES
6. So very sweet
![](https://didyouknowfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-9.28.06-AM.png)
Photo Credit: Reddit, u/Mssamanthajones63
5. A miscommunication at its best
![](https://didyouknowfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-9.29.45-AM.png)
Photo Credit: Reddit, u/DisastrousTrash
4. Sounds like a ROMCOM in the making
![](https://didyouknowfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-9.30.51-AM.png)
Photo Credit: Reddit, u/justphoneitin
3. Alcohol is a truth serum
![](https://didyouknowfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-9.32.13-AM.png)
Photo Credit: Reddit, u/nosidamadison
2. A lovely misunderstanding
![](https://didyouknowfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-9.33.45-AM.png)
Photo Credit: Reddit, u/Yizza
1. All the feels
![](https://didyouknowfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-9.35.00-AM.png)
Photo Credit: Reddit, u/ChemicalAutopsy
The moral of these stories? Never be afraid to confess your love; you may be surprised by the reaction. <3