Ive been dating my girlfriend for a year

My Girlfriend and I : I, myself, still have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I’ve actually been in a relationship for over a year

Is your partner behaving like someone who truly loves you? Take a good look at how they behave towards you. How do they react when you bring up the topic? Are they more coy and shy about it, or stubborn and dismissive?

The One Year Relationship : We’ve been dating since I turned 18, and I feel like I’ve missed out on having experiences that most 21 year olds have

You've been dating this special someone for a year now. There are a few things you can do here, but you do have to act tactfully and respect the fact that it may be just too difficult for your partner to say it — at least right now. Related — What to do if you feel insecure around your partner.

Some people — and this does relate to men more than women — are emotionally detached and unable to form strong emotional bonds. This fear will only be compounded if your partner has been hurt in the past. After a year, if it seems like you and your partner aren't on the same page, the only way to know for sure is to ask.

Putting off telling you that they love you is a way of protecting themselves from heartbreak. Things are going great, I assume, since you're still together. First of all, let me reassure you a little. Not just in the moment of saying those three words, but the commitment that comes with it in the future.

Rejection of any type is hard to take but professing your love to someone only to be told by the other person that they do not feel the same can be devastating. If they do have a lot going on, they might be too emotionally drained to focus on the relationship and take the time to tell you how much you really mean to them.

Focus on helping them get on top of their emotional concerns. For some people, a year is just not a long time to get to know someone and grow to love them. They will do special little things for them, go out of their way to put that person first, and honestly, you can tell by the way you feel when you look into their eyes or are in their company.

Related — 8 Signs your partner is over the relationship. If you are able to identify the reason why your partner has not told you they love you from the suggestions above, you should be able to find a resolution. How much do you know about their previous experiences?

Are they having problems at work or with family matters? Do they have a lot on their mind? More so to some than others, but I think we both agree that it should be a big deal. Some people may never actually say it, although they truly do love you.

Take a moment to think about how much your partner has going on. If this is the case, the last thing they want is pressure to show their commitment to you right now. I know this is going to be hard for some people to confront, but before you do anything hasty take into account that.