You might be a man (or woman) of few words - but it seems that less is more when it comes to relationships.
Of course it is important to say "I love you" but eye contact and body language are important too. Otherwise that phrase can become a cliche.
As I write this, a scene from the film 'Oliver' has just popped into my head. Nancy asks Bill Sykes if he loves her and Bill (Oliver Reed) snarls back "Of course I love ya - I live with you don't I?" If you know the film - and the way in which he treats her - you'll agree that words can mean very little.