We did not use the "L" word for months, despite both feeling it. I wanted to wait until our trip to Seattle in June. He bought me a plane ticket to a city I love, yet have never been to. We have this whole road trip planned, including meeting his family. I thought the first time we used that word, it should be in person. I am glad he decided not to wait. It was scary making all of these plans and hoping the other person felt the same way. Now I know he is madly in love with me and he knows I feel the same. Since that word was used, my feelings have grown more intense. I will say, hearing him tell me he is in love with me took my breathe away. My knees literally went weak. It was like being clobbered by a rainbow. I do not think i have stopped smiling since. He even left a sweet message on my voice-mail and I fall asleep listening to it at times.
I am not one who ever considered a long distance relationship. I feel I am too needy physically for that. Plus I've always had trust issues. With Him I just know I can trust him. That never happens to me. Ever. We are only spending a few months apart before the big move, but it is torture. I long for his arms around me. We are even thinking of moving up the trip. I am moving, partially for the adventure of a new and exciting home, but mainly because we are spending the summer together. There is no way after that I could bear to be apart for nine months. I love him