Girls will rarely be the first to declare their love in a relationships. They would like the boy to do so before they reciprocate. The first time "Te iubesc" is uttered can be a very tender and emotional moment, perhaps even more than the first kiss. Now the question is, what is the right time to say "Te iubesc?" How do you say it, and to whom, for that matter? These are some vital matters you should ponder over if you are in love with a Romanian girl.

Life is full of variety, and no uniform principle can be applied to it. It is the same with love. Human beings have unique personalities and distinctive thought patterns. So any generalization in matters of the heart would be a pointless exercise. On the other hand, if you are thinking of saying "te iubesc" to somebody, you use some handy tips while you are about it.

It would be unwise to say "te iubesc" to someone you have just met. Love at first sight can be tricky business. In most cases, it can be just an infatuation, even plain sexual attraction. It generally involves burning passion rather than warm affection, and is like a tornado that leaves a trail of destruction in its trail.

In Romania, "Te iubesc" does not signify an immediate or urgent passion. Rather it has a gentler and more mature connotation. It could mean "I want to be with you forever, to hold your hands and look deep into your eyes, to find you by my side when I wake up every morning." Romanians tend not to profess their love in a hurry. They would rather wait till get to know the object of their affection better.

When you are absolutely certain that you are truly in love with this person, you are ready to say "I love you". Sometimes at this stage the ego may step in. Why sould I be the first to profess my love, and not the other person? This is the way some people might think, and the result is that love takes a back seat in the clash of egos. Again, a woman could feel insulted when she tells someone that she loves him, and receives no suitable reply. On the other hand, a man may sometimes want to say "I love you" from the bottom of his heart, but hold back due to a crisis of confidence. In such situation, it is advisable that you go by your intuition and encourage the other person to express their feelings or say it yourself.

Exactly when you say "I love you" is important as well. If you are a girl, you definitely should not profess your love in the middle of a football match he is watching on television. He would be totally distracted, and might unintentionally hurt your feelings. So you should first find an appropriate setting, create a romantic atmosphere, and wait for the right moment to say "I love you". You must also say those magic words when you are face to face with your sweetheart, never in an e-mail or the instant messenger for the first time. Later on you can send as many love messages as you want. Again, more than love messages it is important to show that you care through small gestures, aimed at making the special person happy, for instance remembering what they like.

Finally, let us talk about how to say "I love you" in Romanian. Well, it could go something like this - "te iubesc, m-ai vrajit tu cu ceva daca am spus-o" (I love you; you have somehow mesmerized me and I had to tell you).