Isn't it the Quest for love that makes life interesting and worth living? Some find success in this quest early on while for some it takes an eternity, but only if they keep the Quest going.
Without saying " I love you ", I spent 10 years of my life with you. Without hearing " I love you ", I can spend another 10 years with you.
Just give a smile and don't crash my heart anymore as you have done for how long I have forgotten.