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Most girls love it when their partner tells them a story, but what tale could you tell? The ideal story is romantic or cute and just short enough to make it perfect for bedtime. It should also make her feel swept away! To get you started, we've listed a handful of sweet stories you can tell, as well as a few well-known books or plays that you can use for inspiration.

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  1. Let your girlfriend know how much you care about her with this quick story. Once a girl asked her boyfriend if he liked how she looked. To her surprise, he said, "no." She asked if he liked her personality, and again, he said, "no." Finally, she asked, "Do you even like me?" He replied, "I don't like you." As she began to cry, he pulled her into a hug and said, "I don't like you—I love you. I love the way you look. I love your personality, and I'll love you the rest of my life." [1]
    • Play up the tension in the story by describing the girlfriend's reaction. Flesh it out with more details like, "The girl started to walk away into the rain when he rushed out to her."
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A love that never dies.

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  1. A woman was surprised when her husband handed her a bouquet of a dozen roses. She quickly noticed that 11 of them were real and fragrant while 1 lone flower was artificial. She asked her husband, "Why did you give me 1 artificial rose?" He replied, "I'll love you until all the flowers in your bouquet die. You can see that I'll never stop loving you." [2]
    • Change the flowers from roses to your girlfriend's favorite flower in order to personalize this story.
    • Surprise your girlfriend with a bouquet of flowers after you finish telling her this tale. She'll be impressed that you planned such a thoughtful surprise.
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The best list.

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  1. One day, a girl asked her boyfriend what he loved about her. She expected him to start listing random things that he liked about her personality, appearance, and so on. Instead, he said it was impossible to make a list. When she asked why, he said, "Because I don't love you for a reason. I love you for who you are, without explanation." [3]
    • If you'd like to up the romance factor on this story, set the mood before you tell it. Light a few candles or turn on soft music for instance.
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Unconditional love.

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  1. Once, there was a girl and boy who fell in love. The girl came from a rich family while the boy had nothing. Their relationship thrived even though they struggled at times. Eventually, the couple succeeded and could live comfortably. When someone asked the man how he'd accomplished so much, he explained that the woman's love motivated him to work hard and achieve his goals. [5]
    • To personalize the story, describe a challenge that you and your girlfriend are experiencing. For instance, point out if you two are struggling to make time for each other with your busy schedules. Then, describe how love brought you together and how the relationship works.
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Pride and Prejudice

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  1. There once was a family with 5 daughters. The parents hoped to marry them off to rich men. One day, a wealthy man moved into the neighborhood, but the brightest daughter sparked an instant dislike to him and the feeling was mutual. Many misunderstandings and declarations of love later, the two learned to appreciate each other and realized that their love was meant to be. [12]
    • There are tons of Pride and Prejudice movie adaptations from Jane Austen's novel. If your girlfriend loves this story, suggest a date night where you watch one of the films.
    • You may get bonus points from your girlfriend if you try to tell the story with a British accent .
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The Notebook

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  1. You can tell this modern Nicholas Spark's tale as though it's a fairy tale—once, an old man visited an old woman in to tell her a story about a young couple that was in love. He recounts the decades that they loved, struggled, and connected with each other. Every day, the old woman would forget who the old man was. In the end, she realizes for a brief moment that they're the couple in the story and that he still loves her. [13]
    • If you've read the novel or seen the movie, flesh out the story with as many details as you'd like.
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Romeo and Juliet

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  1. Shakespeare's tale of forbidden love starts with two families who have been feuding so long that they can't remember why. When two teenagers from the opposing families fall in love, they have to keep it a secret. Their love is hidden until Romeo is banished and Juliet plans to fake her own death. Romeo doesn't learn what she's planning and he believes her to be dead. Alone in his grief, he kills himself. Juliet wakes to find him dead by her side. To join him in death, she takes her own life. [15]
    • If your girlfriend enjoys this story, watch a movie version. There are several adaptations of this classic, so you're sure to find a version she'll enjoy!
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