Actually, I wasn't hurt. I've seen 5 Ts and none of them said "I love you" to me. I didn't think it was acceptable for Ts to say that, or maybe I thought it was rare until I came to PC, so I didn't expect her to say it. I was aware of how she said it, of course.

When she told me it would not be genuine for her to say "I love you" to me, she explained that she only said that to her spouse and family. I understand that. I never said "I love you" to anyone except my spouse and kids and grandchildren, either.

When we made my birthday card together, she signed it "Love and hugs" and then her name. I know how much she cares about me even if she doesn't say the word "love".