Love Idioms in Any Language

I found this article on http://www.alsintl.com/blog/love-idioms/about love idioms in different language. I think it is so romantic and cute. Maybe you can check it out. :)

Be Sweet

You might have heard the popular idiom, “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” It’s a common English phrase that means you can accomplish the most by being sweet — a tactic that makes this an appropriate love idiom.

But German speakers might be familiar with another variation of the phrase: “Wer Bären fangen will, muss sich mit Honig versehen.” The German translation of the love idiom replaces flies with bears, saying, “He who wants to catch bears must have honey.”

Notice Me

When you’re in love from afar, it might seem like the object of your affection will never turn your way. The Japanese have a love idiom to describe that distant figure: “takana no hana.”

The phrase literally means “a flower on a high peak,” which can refer to any faraway or unattainable object. But the expression can also be a love idiom for those who are looking to catch someone’s eye.

I Miss You

There are many ways to say “I miss you” in English, but nothing quite as poetic as the Chinese equivalent. A popular four-character love idiom in Chinese is 一 日三 秋 (yí rì sān qiū), meaning, “One day, three autumns.”

This love idiom illustrates that common sentiment that times seems to slow when you’re missing someone — when one day can feel as long as three years.

I Have a Crush on You

In the US, someone developing an infatuation might say he or she has a “crush.” But in Australia, this love idiom is a little different than its American English counterpart.

If you have a crush in Australia, you might say you’re “cracking onto” someone. This love idiom can mean anything from beginning to flirt with someone to starting to pursue someone seriously.

Even though countries may speak the same language, this regional love idiom proves the crucial point that localizing a message to a target audience is essential for accurate translation.

Love at First Sight

To express the feeling of love at first sight, we might say that we’ve been “shot through the heart” or are hit by “Cupid’s arrow.” But the French translation for this love idiom is being struck by a “coup de foudre” — a lightning bolt.

I’m in Love

Americans might say they’ve “taken the plunge,” ” fallen head over heels” or “gone crazy” for someone when they’ve fallen in love. In Russian, the love idiom is, “По уши влюбиться” (“po yshi vlubitsya”).

Although it literally translates to “to fall in love up to your ears,” the love idiom means “to fall in love deeply.”

5 Considerations Before You Say "I Love You"

What is love? Maybe you should ask Seal. The singer of Kiss from A Rose is starting to date Heidi Klum, an international top model since she was pregnant her first daughter, Leni. The biologist father of Leni is the Formula One's boss, Flavio Briatore never involved in Leni's life. Although Seal and Heidi have their own child, Henry, Seal always treats Leni as his own daughter.

So sweeeet... maybe that what will you say. In order to accept our couples completely, surely we need a deep understanding about the real concept of love. There are few things you need to consider before you say "I love you", such as:

Who is saying it first?

Now days, woman can also state her feelings to the man she likes. This is better than keeping it to yourself until one day he gets married with other woman. There is nothing wrong to say love first. However, make sure that he has the same feeling. There is nothing more disappointing than realizing that the man who close with you all this time actually don't have special feeling for you. If you not brave enough to say what you feel, it's okay, just give him signals that you likes him.

Are you really love him?
Try to remember, is there any friends, family, or yourself, who ever say "I love you" to their couples? Not really. You must be used to say "I love you" because you often hear it from movies, and it sounds so sweet. On the other hand, man also using this magic words to manipulate. For example, when you get upset because of his behavior, he says the words to melt your heart or to prevent you to leave him after you know he has an affair. Often times, people don't realize that they are being manipulative. Therefore, say the words when you really mean it.

Spontaneous or Planned?

The best way to say "I love you" is letting it grow in your heart, and spontaneously say it when you feel so passionate. You can suddenly say it as a surprise, or create a memorable moment. However, indeed, you should think longer when you want to say it for the first time. This will make you unconsiously planned when you should say it. Hmm rather confusing. Maybe spontaneous more exciting.

Is this the right time?

Heart beating because you want to say your feeling sometimes can ruin the situation. If you say it when your relationship is in the air, maybe there will be no problems. In fact, it will make him smile the whole day. However, a lot of men like casual relationship, so the words "I love you" can makes him worried. He might feel you are too fast to say it and he might think that you pressure him to marry you. You can fix what you have said, but he will still remember it.

Is it better to show it or say it?

Actions speak louder than words. A lot of couples, especially men, are not prioritize sweet words. The important thing, he can shows by what he do that he is really love you. If you compare your love to your family, maybe you never said "Love you, pa...", but you surely go home quickly when your father is lonely at home.

Realizing that there is someone who always be there when you need him will have a stronger meaning rather than hearing those theree words. It doesn't mean you have to forbid yourself in saying "I love you", but it will be more meaningful when you show it through your actions.

This is an article from http://female.kompas.com

10 Things I Hate About You

This is a poem from the movie "10 Things I Hate About You." It is an old movie, I can't remember the story but there was a time when the girl read her poem that I think is very touching and beautiful.

                   I hate the way you talk to me
                   And the way you cut your hair.
                   I hate the way you drive my car.
                   I hate it when you stare.
                   I hate your big dumb combat boots
                   And the way you read my mind.
                   I hate you so much it makes me sick.
                   It even makes me rhyme.

      
                   I hate it...
                   I hate the way you're always right.
                   I hate it when you lie.
                   I hate it when you make me laugh;
                   Even worse when you make me cry.

        
                   I hate it when you're not around
                   And the fact that you didn't call,
                   But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you;
                   Not even close;
                   Not even a little bit;
                   Not even at all.

Sweet Memory

Roses are red,
the sun is yellow.
My face is turning red,
when I'm feeling mellow.

Starring at the moon so bright,
thinking of you all night.
I like our togetherness,
the time we share our happiness

Whenever I'm with you I feel comfy
cause I can become myself freely.
You are the caffeine in my coffee
cause I'm addicted to your company.

Hope this feeling will stay,
for I want to treasure these moments everyday.
Don't ever leave and go away,
for I don't think I'll survive another day.