Men are generally considered to be more direct when communicating. But this is just a stereotype and a social norm they are pressured to live up to.

The power of language, however, is that it acts as a medium that can be used to communicate what we hope to express, whether bathed in cool undertones of subtlety or bold and direct as fire.

Keep scrolling and see the 8 phrases men often say when they’re really in love:

1. “It reminded me of you”

It shows that even when you’re far away from each other, something came up that made him think of you. His mind has started to create a nostalgia map of you, where he will associate certain patterns, smells, symbols and experiences as if they were pieces of you.

2. They give you a nickname (usually cute).

When men give you a nickname, it’s a way of teasing you. But also a way to be less formal and more intimate with you. By putting a nickname, it makes him break the ice and encourages you to feel more comfortable around him.

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3. “Can I help you with this?”

If he tells you that, it means he wants to feel needed by you. Whether it’s offering advice or helping you with something, if a guy is offering to help you, he wants to show that he’s trustworthy. Basically, he wants to make it clear that you can trust him.

4. “I miss you”

By saying that he misses you, he indicates that he would like you to be by his side. However, this is not the case if you only receive nightly messages from him.

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But if you are on vacation or a business trip and he tells you that he misses you, it shows that your absence is noticeable and that it affects him.

5. “You can count on me”

When a man uses this phrase, it means he wants to be a part of your life. It’s similar to when he says he wants to help her because he’s demonstrating his trustworthiness.

6. “You are beautiful”

If he drops that phrase too soon, it means you’re probably not the only person he’s trying to make feel special. However, if he doesn’t comment on his physical appearance very often and is selective with praise, then he really means it. In fact, it goes beyond appearance and says it from the inside out.

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7. “I’m worried about you”

If he tells you that he is worried about something going on in his life, it shows that he is opening up and that he is vulnerable to you.

8. “I like you / I love you / I’m in love with you.”

These are the most obvious. By choosing to be bold and forthright when using these phrases, it means that he is willing to put himself in a position where feelings are reciprocated. And yet, he is choosing to freely express his feelings towards you because you have left such a strong impression on him.