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I'm 21 and my boyfriend is 19, I've known my boyfriend for almost 10 months now and we met online (I background checked him and I know he is who he says he is, never got bad vibes) We're in an LDR. He's been able to visit twice and both times wer amazing (my parents aren't cool with me going to him lol) He said that I'm perfect for him and that he knew that when we met I'd be special to him. About 90% of the time he'll say he loves me and I feel that he does. Then a handful of times he said, "I like you." I was like what? and he said "well i love you and I like you, you should know that by now." I don't get why it slips out every once in a while.

He always tries to make me feel better and hates to see me sad and is quick to offer advice. He calls very often and since we met has always sent goodmorning texts consistently. He wants me to be more open and share more things about my day. I've met his family and he just bought a plane ticket to come visit for Thanksgiving to meet my family. We have disagreements and we resolve them pretty quickly. When he says "I like you and it slips out is that what he really means? I tend to think that what you say first is what you mean? Am I being ridiculous? Should I chill out and wait for love to get even deeper? I know it's hard since we can't do things together besides watch the same show at the same time, watch movies together and web cam. I'll take him shopping with me and he'll be at the store and ask for my opinion on his clothes but other than that we can only go on actual dates when he can save enough money to visit me?