Question for thoughts

Why is it that most people believe saying "I Love You" first is a competition of who has the power in the relationship?

Let this thought marinate for a second.

Growing up the majority of women are told never to say "I love you" first to a man or else that means he controls the relationship and wins. Wins what?

If you love, you love so what if YOU say it first. Let go of the Fear and Be vulnerable.

I believe the person who doesn't care about sayings "I Love You" first clearly wins...