I believe, in that situation, that I would have been unable to stop myself from teasing him mercilessly.

"You love . . . . my boots?"
"You love . . . . writing down my appointments?"
"You love . . . the bad haircut I just got?"

Of course, that would have totally ruined the moment, which probably would have been my point.

I think it is great that you were just able to accept the affirmation of your connection in the moment, and now.

Anne