What I said was, “I’m getting caught up in this, I like it and want to see where it goes.” What happened was my SO complained to his friends he didn’t think I was on the same page and when I did feel sure of my own feelings, having held off to only give what was honest and true thinking it would be more appreciated than, “oh, I love you too”, he decided I waited too long to reciprocate and sent me along my way. Will I speak out faster next time? I don’t know, I still hold to my convictions and hope the next person will appreciate the seriousness and respect of my carefulness in regards to their emotions… and my own.