When did you begin to LOVE your puppy?

My pup is 6 months, almost 7 and I have a serious love/hate relationship with him. He’s a little demon but then he’s a sweet cuddle bug. I want that “I will die for my dog” bond but I’m not yet feeling it..when did you begin to absolutely love your puppy?

Feel like I needed to edit this to add: I love my pup but I don’t have that to die for bond yet. I wish I was as lucky as some of you day 1ers but I’m not.