Make your love fun

除了送玫瑰、巧克力，情人节还能怎么过？看看影视剧里的主人公都是如何表达爱意的，也许你就有灵感了……

Lovebirds, it’s time to start planning out-of-the-box date ideas for the upcoming Valentine’s Day! After all, this is not only a memorable moment to celebrate with your soulmate, but it’s also an opportunity to realize your sweetheart’s fantasies and show off.

情人节就要来了，情侣们也是时候告别“基本款”约会创意了！毕竟，情人节不只是你与爱人共度的难忘时光，更是个为心上人实现梦想、一展身手的大好机会。

So, don’t send the traditional roses and chocolates or have a romantic candle-lit dinner! Make your Valentine’s Day more special with the following mind-blowing dating ideas.

所以，不要再拘泥于传统，还在送玫瑰和巧克力，或是吃烛光晚餐了！下面这些让人心潮澎湃的约会创意定会让你的情人节与众不同。

 

 

No one wants to spend Valentine’s Day alone, at least not those who already have a boyfriend or girlfriend. So, if possible, stay with your love.

没人想一个人过情人节，至少有男/女朋友的人从来都不想。所以，尽可能和你的爱人一起过节吧！

Entry Level: If you and your loved one are in the same city, take them out directly.

初级版：如果你和爱人身处同一座城市，那就直接约TA出来。

Master Level: Fly over to see your sweetheart, if you two are in different cities.

高级版：如果你们身处异地，那就飞去TA的身边。

There is a beautiful Chinese song called I Came Over the Ocean to See You, by well-known Taiwanese singer and songwriter Jonathan Lee. Why not do that it in reality? Keep your plan a secret and show up suddenly. You can learn from the romantic movie Sleepless in Seattle (1993). The protagonist Sam Baldwin, played by Tom Hanks, flew to Seattle to meet Annie Reed, played by Meg Ryan, at the top of the Empire State Building.

中国有一首优美的歌曲，来自台湾歌手、词曲作家李宗盛，名叫《漂洋过海来看你》。为什么不试着把它变成现实呢？你可以秘密计划，然后在节日当天突然出现。你也可以借鉴浪漫爱情电影《西雅图夜未眠》（1993）中的桥段：男主萨姆•鲍德温（汤姆•汉克斯 饰）千里迢迢飞去西雅图，在帝国大厦的顶层与女主安妮•瑞德（梅格•瑞安 饰）浪漫约会。

 

In this digital age, even if it’s impossible to reunite with your loved one, you can still express your feelings in a unique way.

在这个数字化的时代，就算无法与爱人相聚，你也可以用与众不同的方法表达爱意。

Entry Level: Take a photo of yourself and send it to your girlfriend.

初级版：自拍一张，发给女友。

Master Level: Shoot a short video.

高级版：录段视频给她。

In the South Korean TV series My Love From the Star (2013), Cheon Song-yi sends her lover a short video in which she dances before asking for his hand in marriage. Sometimes, it’s difficult to express your emotions face to face. So make a short video to show your feelings. You can simply talk, dance and pose in cute ways.

在韩剧《来自星星的你》（2013）中，千颂伊就给都教授发去一段跳舞求婚的视频。有时候，面对面很难表达的感情可以通过视频告诉TA。你可以只是说说话，或是跳段舞、摆个姿势、卖个萌。

 

Giving gifts matters on Valentine’s Day, but avoid giving something you like. Give your partner what they really want to satisfy them.

情人节准备礼物固然重要，但切记不要按照自己的喜好送礼。给你的心上人一份TA真正想要的礼物，让TA心满意足。

Entry Level: Buy all the things on their shopping wish list secretly.

初级版：悄悄把TA购物清单上的东西都买下来。

Master Level: Do the impossible for them.

高级版：完成TA难以企及的心愿。

In the movie Definitely, Maybe (2008), the protagonist spends years buying copies of Jane Eyre from secondhand stores in order to find the copy his beloved once lost. The book was given to her by her father with an inscription, and it meant a lot to her. At the bottom of everyone’s heart are wishes that remain unfulfilled. Show your partner you care by helping them realize their dream.

在影片《确定地可能》（2008）中，男主角数年间穿梭于各家二手书店，购买了很多版本的《简•爱》，只为找到心上人曾经丢失的那一本，因为那本书上有她父亲的题名，因而对她意义重大。在每个人的心底都有一些未完成的愿望，帮你的爱人实现它正是你表达爱意的不二之选。

 

For those who’ve had a secret crush for a long time, Valentine’s Day is your opportunity.

对于那些暗恋已久的人而言，情人节正是个表白的好机会。

Entry Level: Directly tell him or her by yourself.

初级版：直接告诉TA。

Master Level: Seek help from others.

高级版：通过别人转达爱意。

If you don’t have the courage, why not let your friends help out? In the movie New Police Story (2004), Chen Guorong, played by Jackie Chan, asks his fellow police officers to join in a show of affection for his loved one. Perhaps you can ask friends to join in sending your affections to someone special. Plus, many platforms like 21st Century’s WeChat have activities you can participate in to air your feelings in the open.

如果你觉得自己不够勇敢，为何不向朋友寻求帮助？在电影《新警察故事》（2004）中，成龙饰演的陈国荣就将他的警察同事们都拉进了自己的告白计划之中。你可以让你的朋友们帮你转达爱意，也可以通过很多平台大声说出你的告白，比如参与《21世纪英文报》微信平台的情人节表白特别策划。

（via 21英语）