I'm going to take a step back in my relationship and explain that I'm not ready to say, "I love you."
How are you planning to step back?
It breaks my heart that people are saying I love him.
It's good to wait to say you're in love until you're ready. You should tell your partner how you feel, so that you're both on the same page.
People  throw the word love around too much these days.
Well, it sounds like you're being very cautious about this and I commend you.