i loved you
Like I love you, but way harder to say. You're in a relationship, you've been with this person for a while, and then you just realize you're not into them anymore. You're stuck saying it anyway because you're too chicken to break up.
I loved you, but now I'm just stuck with you.
I loved you, but I'm actually in love with my ex.
I loved you... and I still do. But I'm also in love with my barista.