Life is full of opportunity, if we don't seize the ones that we know our hearts want us to, then what exactly are we doing? We have to let our pride and ego in many instances in life, especially when it relates to showing our feelings to someone that we care about. We never really know what a person may say when we tell them that we love them, but we can't let that hold us back.

By telling them your true feelings you are better able to determine if you should keep investing your feelings somewhere. Either you will grow from taking this risk, or whatever you have may be gone. As long as you are thinking of saying "I love you" because you truly in your heart love this person you have nothing to worry about. Whatever the case, you will be much better off by being honest and open with your feelings.