One of the major milestones in any romantic relationship occurs when one of the participants steps up and says those three powerful little words: “I love you.” An article by Jenna Birch printed in the October 2016 issue of “Psychology Today” examines some academic studies focused on understanding the reasons people say it when they do, and why they sometimes wait to confess their feelings. ————————————————– Follow BI Video on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1oS68Zs Follow BI on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1W9Lk0n Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ ————————————————– Business Insider is the fastest growing business news site in the US. Our mission: to tell you all you need to know about the big world around you. The BI Video team focuses on technology, strategy and science with an emphasis on unique storytelling and data that appeals to the next generation of leaders – the digital generation.