Storytelling is one of the oldest and most romantic ways to express love – but what kind of story should you tell your boyfriend? A short, sweet tale of love that is genuine and heartfelt will captivate him, and he will enjoy the creative twists and personal details that you add. We’ve compiled some adorable love stories and a few interesting ones from novels, plays, and the real lives of people. If you want your boyfriend to hang on every word when you tell a story, keep reading!
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Like or Love

Tell your boyfriend this story to remind him that you love him. A young man falls for a girl. One day, he gathers his courage and asks her if she likes him. She looks at him and says, “No, I don’t like you.” Deeply disappointed, the young man hangs his head in sadness. The girl lifts his face and says, “I don’t like you. I love you.”
- To make this moment truly special and unforgettable, share this romantic story with him when you say “I love you” for the first time.
Love Paralyzed

Tell this story when your boyfriend is sick or injured and needs some encouragement. A young man is infatuated with a female colleague. Unfortunately, she hardly notices him. One day, he decides to take a risk and confess his feelings to her. As he crosses the street to reach her, he is struck by a bus. The girl witnesses the accident and immediately calls for an ambulance – the young man survives but breaks his leg. The next day, a colleague tells her about the young man's feelings. She rushes to the hospital and says, 'I have never found anyone who loves me like you do. I want to be with you and take care of you.'
- Increase the drama in the story by describing the young man's long-held feelings for the girl. Tell how he secretly loved her for a long time or how many times he almost confessed before the fateful day he gathered the courage to do so.
Love Over Money

This story is about a couple who remain together despite financial hardships. There was a couple deeply in love. They overcame financial crises and lived through uncertain times together. During this period, a wealthy man fell in love with the girl and proposed to her, promising that if she married him, she would never worry about money again. She refused, saying that her boyfriend meant everything to her. As time passed, the couple started their own business and prospered.
- Change the details in the story to describe the challenges you and your boyfriend are facing. Instead of money issues, their difficulties might revolve around finding a new job, moving to a new place, or overcoming illness.
The Cutest Smile

Tell this story to show your boyfriend how much he makes you feel optimistic. One day, a couple got lost in the forest without food or water, but the girl kept smiling even though they were in a terrible situation. Seeing this, the guy asked, 'How can you still smile in a situation like this?' She looked at him and said, 'Because I have you by my side.'
- You could replace the forest with another challenging situation you and your boyfriend have gone through together, such as being stuck in traffic or getting lost in a maze.
The flower that never fades

Tell this story with the implication that your love and his will never fade. There was a guy who wanted to surprise his girlfriend. He sent her a bouquet of 12 roses with a note that read, 'I will love you until this bouquet wilts.' The girl was confused but still placed the flowers in a vase. Days passed, and she noticed that, strangely, among the 11 withered roses, one remained fresh, just like the first day – it was a silk rose. That was the moment she knew he would love her forever.
- To surprise your boyfriend, give him a bouquet or a handmade flower as a small gift when telling him this story.
Be my muse

This short story is about a writer drawing inspiration from her love story. A writer sat on a park bench, trying to come up with a short story for her latest work. She was feeling sad and frustrated because she couldn’t think of any ideas. Suddenly, a guy walked past her and glanced at her. As soon as their eyes met, she found the inspiration she needed to continue writing her next short story.
- You can replace writing a story with other forms of art. Instead of writing, you could have the girl create music, paint, or choreograph a dance.
The Drunk Girl

This funny story describes a girl who is always loyal to her boyfriend. One night, the girl went out to celebrate with her friends and had a bit too much to drink. Her boyfriend put his arm around her waist to help her walk. 'Don't touch my waist!' she shouted. When he asked why, she replied, 'Only my boyfriend can touch that!' She was so drunk that she didn’t even recognize that the person helping her was her boyfriend, and he smiled, touched by the fact that she remained loyal even in her drunken state.
- You can add meaning to the story by mentioning a bar or club that both of you enjoy or a real reason why you might be out celebrating together.
The Workaholic on Valentine's Day

Share this story when your work schedule overlaps with a date night. There was a guy who loved a girl who was always busy working day in and day out. Despite her hectic schedule, the girl still found time to send flowers and chocolates to her boyfriend on Valentine's Day. Knowing that she had more work to do, the girl wrote a little poem on the card for her boyfriend: 'Roses are red, violets are blue. If I weren't thinking of you, I’d probably have finished my work by now.'
- You can add personal details about your own work or schedule to make the story more private.
- After sharing the story, you can surprise your boyfriend with flowers or chocolates and a card with your own poem inside.
Say Thank You

Kể câu chuyện dễ thương này để nói với bạn trai rằng bạn cảm thấy biết ơn vì có chàng bên cạnh. Một cô gái một hôm bảo bạn trai giúp cô cảm ơn cha mẹ của anh. Chàng trai không hiểu và hỏi vì sao cô lại yêu cầu anh làm vậy. Cô nói “Nhờ bố mẹ anh mà bây giờ em mới có anh trong đời. Em muốn hai bác biết rằng em biết ơn hai bác.” Đến khi cô gái gặp bố mẹ chàng trai, tình yêu của cặp đôi càng thắm thiết hơn.
- Câu chuyện đáng yêu này có thể giúp bạn hoặc bạn trai thư giãn trước khi gặp phụ huynh của nhau lần đầu.
Tình yêu của diễn viên ngôi sao

Câu chuyện này kể về một phụ nữ giàu có và nổi tiếng yêu một người đàn ông bình thường. Một diễn viên ngôi sao vẫn giữ bí mật về mối quan hệ tình cảm của mình trong thời gian dài. Một ngày kia, có người bạn hỏi cô có đang hẹn hò với ai không. Cô diễn viên đáp “Có một người đã chiếm giữ trái tim mình.” Bạn cô bảo “Ồ, chắc anh ấy giàu có, nổi tiếng và đẹp trai lắm mới chinh phục được một cô nàng diễn viên trẻ đẹp như bạn.” Cô diễn viên trả lời “Không, anh ấy là một chàng trai bình thường, không có xe hơi đắt tiền hay biệt thự sang trọng gì, nhưng mình yêu anh ấy.”
- Thay vì kể về một diễn viên, bạn có thể tưởng tượng mình là bất cứ ai tùy thích - một luật sư xuất sắc, một vận động viên vượt khó, hoặc chỉ là một cô gái bình thường. Thông điệp về một tình yêu bất chấp địa vị vẫn sẽ không thay đổi.
Tiểu thuyết Saga

Nếu bạn trai bạn đam mê những câu chuyện phiêu lưu ngoài vũ trụ, bạn có thể kể cho chàng nghe chuyện này. Thay vì xây dựng những nhân vật siêu anh hùng, bộ truyện tranh này mô tả một cặp tình nhân đến từ hai hành tinh đối nghịch. Họ gặp nhau và phải lòng nhau trong nhà tù – Marko là một chiến binh bị bắt và Alana là người canh giữ chàng. Sau khi thoát khỏi nhà tù và có một đứa con, họ buộc phải chạy trốn xuyên qua không gian để ltránh khỏi bị giam cầm và xử tử bởi giới cầm quyền ở các hành tinh quê nhà của họ. Tiểu thuyết này nêu lên bài học luân lý rằng tình yêu đích thực có thể vượt qua xung đột (ngay cả trong cuộc chiến tranh của người ngoài hành tinh!).
- Saga là bộ truyện tranh nhiều phần. Nếu chàng thích thú với phần đầu của truyện thì bạn sẽ có cảm hứng để kể thêm nhiều câu chuyện nữa!
The Bromance Book Club (The Brotherhood Book Club)

This captivating series by Lyssa Kay Adams follows a man as he learns how to improve his marriage through romance novels. The story revolves around Gavin, a famous baseball player who is facing challenges in his relationship with his wife, Thea. Seeking advice from his friends, they suggest he read the romance novel The Pursuit of the Countess. Gavin, the baseball player, learns romantic language and gentlemanly gestures, but more importantly, he learns how to communicate more effectively with his wife. After applying the lessons from this 'feminine' novel, he mends his marriage and lives happily ever after.
- You can substitute the novel with romantic films or comedies – anything that is considered 'feminine' can create surprising and interesting outcomes for the traditionally masculine protagonist.
Antony and Cleopatra

This classic love story by Shakespeare is for those who appreciate literature and history. Mark Antony, one of the leaders of ancient Rome, is fighting for power while falling in love with the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. The two lovers gather an army to fight for control of the Roman Empire. After suffering defeat and hearing a false rumor that Cleopatra has died, Antony falls on his own sword in despair. Instead of living out her days as a prisoner of Rome, Cleopatra takes her own life by allowing an asp to bite her. Antony and Cleopatra are buried together and remain united forever.
- If your partner enjoys epic films, the movie Cleopatra is a great choice for a romantic evening.
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

This is the true story of two artists who fell in love and inspired each other through the highs and lows of life. The talented young artist Frida Kahlo once visited the renowned muralist Diego Rivera to seek advice. They immediately fell for each other and married in 1929. Their relationship went through many ups and downs, with their private lives often making headlines, but their love and mutual admiration for each other's talents helped them overcome it all. They painted and inspired each other for years until Frida's sudden death in 1954.
- Melt your partner's heart with a love declaration from Frida: 'You deserve a lover who listens when you sing, stands by you when you feel embarrassed, and respects your freedom; a lover who dares to fly with you without fearing the fall. You deserve a lover who dispels lies, brings you hope, coffee, and poetry.'