Is it normal that he never tells me...

My boyfriend and I have been together for over 3 years, and he has never told me he loves me. On the rare occasion I asked him how he felt about me, he mostly sidestepped the question with "isn't it obvious?", and then told me he likes me.

I am tired of constantly feeling like I am in limbo with him, and though I couldn't care less if we ever got married, it would at least be nice to know that he actually cares about our relationship.
Again, there is no point in asking him, as he just sidesteps the question.

So..is it normal?

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10% Normal
Based on 79 votes (8 yes)
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Comments ( 17 )
  • jbkittie

    He should have no problem telling you that he loves you, especially after 3 years.

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  • aussiewolf

    a lot of guys dont get hints like what you have been doing just by asking him how he feels. you need to be straight up and ask "do you love me" or even tell him that you love him and see what he says in return (if anything). i think 3 years gives someone plenty of time to build feelings towards their partner and if he only likes you after 3 years, i would be worried that something else could be going on in the background which is diverting his feelings from you. i would break it off with him, he sounds like a waste of time. i was going to ask the same question as Biohazard has, does he show you much affection?

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  • smojoe92

    Hard to say...guys tend to be not the types to show there emotions...lot of us believe its a sign of weakness...he seems to love you, since he's been with you for 3 years...only thing i can think to do is confront him about it, tell him how it makes you feel about it, and see what he says.

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  • So long as one is *showing* love, why does it matter if they're *telling* you, or not?

    Actions, we all agree (don't we?) speak louder than words.

    If one shows love, that's love.

    To say "I love you" means nothing unless backed by action that validates it.

    It sounds like this guy shows his love. Where's the fault, in that?

    My grandfather, in his 94 years, never once told me he loved me (I know, not a lover, but same principle) though, that he was there for me, taught me, guided me, was proof-positive of his love. To hear it would have been redundant, at least for me.

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  • korn3654

    That's because he doesn't love you.

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  • lookiplayworldofwarcraft

    lol, i discuss these thing with my gf, if we ever stop saying like "how was your day?" or anthing else.. lol, we dont forget them on purpose but to us all the little things make the difference, it's not awkward when i ask, she smiles and we do every little thing to make each other feel as happy as we can, btw I PLAY WORLD OF WARCRAFT! OMG! OMG! OMG! IM SAD GAMER! <3

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  • spacerandy

    I kind of hate how these things can become a sort of habit among people, like saying 'goodbye', but it's nice to say/hear it on the rare ocasion, if you actually mean it.
    I think he can't say it after 3 f'ing years 'cause he would be lying.

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  • holmesm

    Have you ever told him you love him? If so what's his response? It's not "thank you" is it!

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  • gako

    After 3 years he should be able to open up his emotions and tell you he loves you. So thats no excuse of guys holding in their emotions sometimes.

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  • x0ticbayb

    If he loves you, he would tell you or shows you the love.

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  • randomjelly

    Yowza!

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  • lewlew80

    Wow wee

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  • HugeDong87

    I have no idea

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  • Um annoying

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  • Biohazard

    3 years?!, and no 'i love you'? wow umm i don't think your relationship is going anywhere. and don't keep going along with this, ur only ganna get hurt. does he show any affection?

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    • agingpainting

      @ Biohazard and Aussiewolf...

      Yes, he is very affectionate, aside from the moments he for whatever reason decides to call me a "retard".

      Thanks for the advice.

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  • blndgrl18

    after three years, if he loved you he would tell you. he may be one of those guys who just can't show emotion AT ALL, EVER. But, i'm probably thinking he's leading you on. Break up if this is hurting you. It may be hard at first, but it will be so worth it once you find someone that you are happy with that will admit their love for you. Of course, it is your decision, and I wish you luck with whatever you choose.

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