I think we said it at the same time. It was many many years ago when we first said it that I do not remember anymore. They say that when you truly love someone, there are some things that you will not forget.
Saying the first “I love you” may be considered as one of the memories that should not be forgotten, but alas, I have already forgotten the first time that it was said. I think that we have a lot of other wonderful memories wherein we do not really have to say the words out loud. We just know based on the things that we do that we are doing a few random things out of love.
Most likely my partner said I love you first because that person is more sentimental than I am. I am not a romantic person because I feel awkward with things like that. Therefore, I don’t see the point in determining who says I love you first. Many times couples argue because one partner said I love you first long before the other one did. Many people place too much emphasis on these words being said.
Instead, they should focus on how they show their love and care towards their partner and other people. Usually if both people have feelings for each other and one partner says I love you to the other one, then the other person usually says I love you right back.