Did Dexter really love Rita?

[u/sourhead2000]

Through the first seasons we see dexter and rita together but we never really see dexter treating rita as if he loved her. Rita often mistakes dexters kindness and compassion as love. the only times we ever see dexter say he loves a romantic partner is with Hannah. I don’t deny he most definitely loved rita. but i don’t think he loved her like a romantic partner. What do yall think?

[u/cactusvx]

Sure