For a really special and memorable moment, tell him this romantic story to help you say “I love you” for the first time.
Raise the tension of the story by drawing out the man’s pining for the woman. Describe how long he secretly loved her, or how many times he tried to confess his love before the day he finally plucked up the courage.
Change this story to reflect a challenge you and your boyfriend have faced together. Instead of money, the story could be about landing a new job, moving, or overcoming sickness.
Try changing the forest to some place challenging you and your boyfriend have been together, like being stuck in traffic or lost in a corn maze.
Surprise your boyfriend with a bouquet of flowers, or 1 artificial flower, as a small gift while you tell him this romantic tale.
Swap in whatever creative outlet you like to use. Instead of writing a story, the story could be about writing a song, painting a picture, or choreographing a dance.
Make the story more meaningful by mentioning a specific bar or club you both like, or a realistic reason you both might be out celebrating.
Personalize this story by adding details about your own job or schedule. For a real surprise, tell him this story and then give him flowers or candy with your poem written in a heartfelt card.
This charming story can help calm your or your boyfriend’s nerves before you meet each other’s parents for the first time.
Instead of an actress, imagine yourself as anything you like—a high-profile lawyer, a heroic firefighter, or even just an ordinary gal. The message of love and acceptance regardless of status remains the same.
If he’s intrigued by the premise, the Saga comics are an ongoing series—you’ll have plenty of inspiration for more stories!
Feel free to swap romance novels for rom-com movies or girl group music—anything that’s traditionally “girly” will make a fun twist for the super-masculine main character.
If he loves this historical drama, going out to see a live production of Antony and Cleopatra would be a great date night activity.
Make your boyfriend’s heart melt with this love quote from Frida: “You deserve a lover who listens when you sing, who supports you when you feel shame and respects your freedom; who flies with you and isn’t afraid to fall. You deserve a lover who takes away the lies and brings you hope, coffee, and poetry. "
