How do you know if it's real love?

Question

I used to be best friends with this guy who would end every phone conversation with "I love you". I've had other guy friends who have told me they loved me but I never thought they were actually in love with me. But this boy was different. I was definitely in love with him and would always tell him I loved him. And he would tell me, but never very often to my face. He also told me he'd never forget me and I was the kindest person he'd met. We never dated. How do I know if this was more than a platonic love? How do you know if a man is telling you he loves your of if he's in love with you?

Answer 1

Use a Eight Ball ... lol  

Answer 2

usually its when hes hugging you that you know.  

Answer 3

oh hard one huni with my bf its jut the way he says it that i know he loves me more than anything....also does he make eye contact when saying it on the occasion when he says it to your face....if you are in love with him u will just know....its the hardest decision and very confusin but u will know when the time is right