When Should I Expect Him To Say "I Love You"?

4 Aug 2024 · 33 min
Episode

4 Aug 2024 · 33 min

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Podcast episode (August 4, 2024) in which hosts Adam Lodolce (dating coach) and Dr. Gary Lewandowski (relationship scientist) discuss when and whether partners should say “I love you.” They cover risks of saying it too early (love-bombing, lust vs love), reasons it may be delayed (caution, attachment styles), and emphasize behaviors over words. They cite average timing (men ≈107 days, women ≈122 days), share personal anecdotes (Adam waited until May 22 after a Jan 1 start), and give coaching guidance: wait at least ~3–4 months, treat ~6 months exclusive as a point to seek clarity, focus on actions (thoughtfulness) over declarations, and use a non-confrontational script to ask for interpretation if needed.

Questions this episode answers

107 days (about 3 months).

122 days (about 4 months).

May 22 (five months and 22 days after January 1).

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