The last person I said the L word to I was ready to marry. I've dated a few girls since and haven't even thought of saying it, even when it was said to me.
Ive been with this awesome girl for 3 weeks now. All that gets said is "I really like you." love isn't love until its someone you would make long term sacrifices for and youre happy to do it. My ex, I was giving up my racing to be a dad to her kid and I was ok with it because I loved her. But after only a few weeks of being with someone, you truly can't love someone. I'm sure if I said it to the new girl she would say it back. But, I know we're in the "you're so awesome and let's f#*k" stage... And that's not love, despite the feelings were currently experiencing.
Oh, and I know a smoking hot 32 year old grandma that I would do in a heartbeat!