Is the word 'love' in past or present tense?

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Is the word 'love' in past or present tense?

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Is the word love in the past or present in this sentence?

I was scared to respond and that I really love her.
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Re: Is the word 'love' in past or present tense?

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I think you mean:
I was scared to respond that I really loved her.

Also possible:
I was scared to respond that I really love her.
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