Feelings of love felt in the early days or weeks of a relationship are often actually feelings of infatuation, Manly explains. That said, feelings of love can happen within just a few weeks of knowing someone, according to both Manly and licensed couples therapist Lexx Brown-James, Ph.

Is it OK to say I love you after a week?

Still, avoid expressing your love to someone you just met or only have been dating a few weeks. Make sure there is some commitment and mutual feelings. Be sure that the person youre saying I love you to is someone that actually has care and adoration for you. Your chances of hearing it back may be higher.