He Loves Me, He loves Me Not

Remember when you were a little girl picking petals off flowers and uttering these sweet words, "he loves me, he loves me not?" This seemed like a rational way to determine if cute little Tommy down the street really did love you. If you were anything like me, the answer was always a resounding, "Yes, he loves me." Somehow, I always managed to rig the petal-picking process to my advantage.

As adults we play the same game, but instead of flowers, we use clues to test his love. If he sends you a text message, he loves you! If he brings you candy, he loves you! If he forgets to call, he loves you not. This can go on and on, back and forth, until you drive yourself crazy.

Love is a many-splendored thing, but it's also an exasperating thing. It's hard to know what to do when those feelings of love creep up on you and take control of your normally rational brain. You wonder if you should tell him how you feel. Will he think it's too soon? Will you scare him off? What if he doesn't say it back? If you've been reading this book chapter by chapter, you realize I've already talked a little about saying "I love you." Well, now I'm going to break it down for you blow-by-blow. (It is a science, you know!) And if you skipped ahead to this chapter because this issue is what's foremost on your mind, then read on. I have lots of information to share with you.

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Jula Jane