Boys are often more likely to say "I love you" first because it can be a tactic to escalate sexual intimacy.
According to studies, the reasoning can be pinpointed to a key difference in perceived goals within a relationship:
- Men often view expressing love as a means to progress towards greater sexual intimacy.
- This inclination stems from men generally being more eager for sexual activity than women.
In essence, the confession of love, in some cases, functions as a tool, consciously or unconsciously, to move the relationship towards a physical stage. This is consistent across cultures, and men are usually more likely to voice those three words first.
