cover yourself
When you first said those three words he was a bit overwhelmed. A bit taken back but was trying hard not to offend. He appreciated the sentiment but found it hard to reciprocate. It’s not something that can be taken lightly after only three months of dating.
I’m sure that you’d meant it and I’m sure he felt special but is it something you meant, maybe it was too a bit early? In another life, in another time maybe it could have worked. Unfortunately though, like a lot of things in life, it was just the wrong time.
It’s not wrong to dream and hope for a fairytale ending. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, it’s just the nature of women. I guess this is an experience and hopefully there’s a lesson to be learnt. Emotions can take control over rationality and logic and you can experience feelings that rush over your senses. You say things and do things due to the passion and love.
Please be careful though, as it sometimes cannot be fair. Not fair for you, and not fair for him. Giving yourself too early and making him feel obliged to receive. Just be a bit more cautious next time. It’s easy to fall in love, just don’t fall in love too easily.