When to and not to say I love you!

Sure, it's hard to hold back when the L bomb wants to escape your lips, but the object of your affection is more likely to be receptive...

When You're Sober
Booze may make you brave, but your passion proclamation loses something if your guy has to ask himself "Was that the vodka talking?"

Out of the Sack
During a hot roll in the hay, it's easy to get caught up in the moment and say (or yell) "I. Love. You!" But your guy wants to know you're equally as hooked once the postorgasm fog lifts.

Face-to-Face
Over the phone, via e-mail, or by text message are all really bad ways to profess your love to someone for the first time. One, it's a cop-out. If you feel that strongly, look him in the eye and say so. Two, regardless of how many emoticons you throw in an e-mail or text, the message often gets misconstrued. Before He Says It
If you're feeling the love itch, chances are he is as well but is too chicken to be the initiator.

Quotes from www.cosmopolitan.com

Elle
Writer and Editor