Hello Lindz & welcome
I met my first boyfriend when I was 18, too, and I didn't consider myself to be overly touchy feely, either. Also, I find that I can't usually spend too much time with people. I don't know why, but that's how some people are, I suppose. And I didn't believe in saying that I loved someone, unless & until I was absolutely sure that it was true ~ and that it was 'for ever'.
I met my boyfriend in 1974, we started dating at the beginning of 1975 and we have been together ~ very happily ~ ever since. So it can last for ever!
Saying 'I love you' is always special ~ no matter how many times it is said, as long as the person means it.
Certainly this may not last for ever, but, if it's real, even if only for a short time, don't reject his signs of affection. They are special.
