<human>: I think this is a pretty classic issue, so I'm hoping someone has some advice for me on this. 

I went to visit my boyfriend over the weekend (we're long distance). We've been together for about four months and I really think he's perfect for me in just about every way. I had been kind of going back and forth over the past month or so about whether I loved him, but I solidified these feelings over the weekend and decided to tell him this last night, after fighting through a lot of nerves. I was about 95% positive that he would reciprocate the feelings and I felt like I wanted to say it to him in person before I left, so I just went for it. 

So anyway, I said it while we were cuddling in bed, and he started kissing me and afterward said the classic awkward "thank you", followed by, "shit...", so I knew something was up. He then explained to me that he really appreciated me telling him that, but he didn't feel he could return the sentiment and didn't want to lie to me. He said he needed more time before determining that. After I heard that I could just feel my heart sink into my stomach. Beforehand I was *so sure* that he was going to feel the same way, but it turns out he doesn't. I can't even describe how awkward and heart-broken I felt after that. I couldn't really talk to him or even look him in the eye. I know he felt really sad too, because he started crying.

On the one hand, I really can't be mad at him for not having those feelings because I'd much rather he tell me the truth than lie, but on the other hand I just feel so damn awkward now, knowing that he knows how I feel about him and that he doesn't feel it back. I just told him I need a little bit of space seeing as I basically just got my heart broken. I guess what I'm wondering is, what if he never feels these feelings toward me? What if months pass by and he still doesn't reciprocate? I guess at that point I don't really see the point in having a relationship with someone who doesn't love me...

Could you distill the essence of the text into 1-3 sentences?
<bot>: BF didn't reciprocate the "I love you" sentiment. Feeling incredibly awkward and not really sure how to treat the situation...