Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day traces its roots back to the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was celebrated in mid-February to welcome the arrival of spring. In the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day, and since the 14th century, it has been observed as a day of romance.

Today, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a romantic holiday in numerous countries worldwide. In honor of this special occasion, we would like to share some advanced vocabulary that can assist you in discussing love and relationships.

Please note that most of these expressions are idiomatic and relatively informal, so avoid using them in your Academic Writing. However, incorporating them into your Speaking Test or an IELTS GT Informal Letter can impress the examiner and enhance your score for Lexical Resource.

Dating

Upon seeing Sarah at the party, Max approached her and struck up a conversation.

He invited her on a date, and she accepted!

They will be going on a date this weekend.

Max has developed strong feelings for Sarah. He texts her every day!

They have been dating for a few weeks now. It seems like they are in a committed relationship.

Oh no, Sarah got cold feet! She ended their relationship. Poor Max.

In Love

It was love at first sight.

We have been together for nearly six years.

He/she is my soulmate.

You are the most important person to me.

Marriage

I proposed to him, and he said yes!

When is the wedding day?

We are getting married in June this year.

It sounds like a perfect match.

Friendship

We have stayed in contact since our school days.

We spend time together whenever we have the opportunity.

We have a great connection.

We are very close.

During the weekend, I enjoy catching up with my friends.

Both Friends & Lovers

We instantly clicked.

We have many things in common.

We share similar interests.

We are like two peas in a pod.

Relationship Types

Some individuals fear commitment and prefer casual relationships.

Tina and Pedro live thousands of miles apart. They are in a long-distance relationship.

Michael is ready for a serious relationship. He plans to propose to his girlfriend.

Trust is vital for a healthy relationship.

Angus and Sophie have been together for a long time. They are in a long-term relationship.

Which of these expressions would you use to describe your relationships? Let us know in the comments below!

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