What to say before I love you?

"I want you." These three little words imply more lust than love, but they're important when you first start hooking up -- and especially important after you've been together for a long time. Whether you're in bed together or just sending a text, we all want to feel desired as much as we want to feel loved.

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Saying "I love you" may not be the holy grail of a relationship, but in the beginning it can feel that way. Still, focusing too hard on hearing those three little words puts you at risk for missing out on all the great stuff that comes beforehand. The honeymoon period of a relationship is full of love-like feelings typically expressed in different words (unless you want to risk creeping someone out). Whether you're in a new, exciting relationship or a long-term one, here are sayings that communicate similar sentiments as the L word and should be used just as often — if not more.

"I'm thinking about you."

So many things demand our attention, so when you make it clear that someone is on your mind, they'll feel like a priority. Being desired to the point of being a distraction feels great, no matter how long you've been together.

"I just love spending time with you."

This statement is good for testing the love waters, without going all the way. You get valuable information about where the other person is at, seeing them react to hearing "I love" without immediately following it up with "you." Since it's still a compliment and positive indicator of feelings yet to come, they can't be that disappointed.

"Go do your thing."

We often use this phrase to convey trust ... while avoiding any serious conversations about trust. In both new and long-term relationships, it's a way of setting your better half free, and makes you appear confident and secure -- as long as you don't use it passive-aggressively.

"It's OK."

Deployed after an argument or mistake, these two little words function as a white flag, saying that you care more this person than you do about winning. Everyone makes mistakes and most couples fight, but the mutual ability to let things go comes from caring a lot about each other.

"I'm really happy for you."

Because saying "I'm really proud of you" can make you feel too much like a mom or dad. It tells a person that you're supportive and more inspired than threatened by their accomplishments. You can be their cheerleader when they need it.

"You look great."

Such a small, sometimes even superficial compliment can mean a lot when it comes at the right time from the right person. It reassures one partner they're desired by the other, but also that they'd be desirable to others. It shows you're secure enough to make them feel like they can have anyone they want ... but also that you know the person they want is you.

"I want you."

These three little words imply more lust than love, but they're important when you first start hooking up -- and especially important after you've been together for a long time. Whether you're in bed together or just sending a text, we all want to feel desired as much as we want to feel loved.

"I miss you."

Whether you've been dating for days or years, this tells your partner that their presence is meaningful. "I love you" is great, but it doesn't always capture how you feel in their absence. Missing someone reminds them that even the mundane moments you share do matter.

"You're amazing."

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Those born in September are, apparently, the smartest out of the entire year. According to Marie Claire, a study published in the National Bureau of Economic Research found that there's a clear correlation between the month during which you were born and how smart you are. The study, entitled "School Starting Age and Cognitive Development," found that schoolchildren born in September were more likely to have higher GPAs than those born in any other month. But don't worry, everybody else born in the 11 other months: It's not like a September baby's (perceived) intelligence was the cause of annual divine intervention in the ninth month of the year. The school system is set up to favor children born around this time. Researchers found that "being relatively old for grade (being born in September versus August)" was more likely to result in better grades. This seems to be supported by the fact that those born in August — and are 11 months younger — were most likely to have the lowest grades. However, this study took place in Florida where the cut-off for school enrollment is Sep. 1. In other states, like New York, that cut-off can be as late as Dec. 31, which would likely skew results. But also, apparently, the study found out that those born in September were the least likely to go to prison, according to Marie Claire. So there may be something to the ninth month magic, after all.

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