Hi badaboom,
True love is unconditional, and you can love him without being in a relationship. You have a life to lead. Even if he says, “I love you”, at this point, you will always wonder if he is just saying it so he doesn’t have to break up with you. I think he’s “comfortable”. But you deserve to be actively, verbally loved just as much as the ten year girlfriend and the best friend.
Tell him you’re dating other people. And then do it. That should magnify and make crystal clear for him his true feelings for you.
Good Luck,
Inky
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