>tell girlfriend "I love you" >25% of the time

Sounds like she's playing the not giving a fuck game. Or maybe your over reacting, how about telling her about it go digging for some reason. Maybe you find out you're being silly or that she's just not that into you. Or of course your overthinking.

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>>25% of the time she doesn't say it back

How often are you saying it to her?
Maybe she thinks you're a Cling on.

Maybe it's just not as serious as you think? It's hard to tell from what little you've told us.

People have different ideas about how often you should say that phrase. For some people saying it every time you say goodbye (to name something) is sweet, to others it makes it mundane and meaningless and they prefer to reserve it for a really passionate and heartfelt moment.

Also, in a steady relationship where you both trust that you love one another, it's normal to not literally always say it back. Though 25% does seem like a lot. It also matters whether it's texting/chatting or in real life.

>>17387914
If you say it to her first and she says it back 75% of the time, that's not too unusual. It depends on the other 25%. For instance, if she's mad at you and you say ILY in an obvious attempt to get her off topic, that's normal.
But if she never says it to you first then there's a problem. Maybe she loves you but can't say it first. Ask her about it. Maybe it's nothing, and if so then there's no harm in asking. If it's a big deal then get it out now.

OP here, don't get me wrong I'm not too torn up over it or anything. But it's a bit offputting and I'm wondering why she wouldn't say it back. It definitely feels it's her intention to make me think about it. As for when it happens it varies and could happen in any scenario. Usually it'll go like

>on a date/dancing/walking/doing some activity with her or just hanging out/etc
>we're having a good time
>"I love you"
>absolute silence and blank expression on her face
>I start talking about something else to kill the awkwardness

I know I'm probably overthinking it but I just can't think of a reason why she wouldn't say it. If I didn't say "I love you" back when she said it she'd be mortified.

>>17388032
Sounds like she doesn't feel the same way. I'd emotionally distance yourself from her. I wouldn't be too surprised if she was cheating on you, or is going to soon.

>>17387914
SPONGEBOB WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO YOU!?

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