When do you not freak out when a guy says the "L" word to you?...I guess I should say how far into a relationship is it ok for us guys to use the dreaded "L" word?....

Reason I ask...I have been seeing someone a couple months now and have been very careful...she has invited me over several times for dinner and for the night...she has stayed the night at my house and even finally had me meet her kids...something she told me she doesnt do unless she is serious about someone... because as she said we are dating now...which is good with me...trust me I want this.

But last night when I was hanging up talking to her I slipped and said "Love Ya"...not I love you...just love ya...she about panicked and told me she cant say the same thing to me...so where did I go wrong?...I am very scared now to show my feelings to her.