WE KNOW. WHATEVER happened to just calling someone up and asking them to the cinema?

It’s just not good enough any more, that’s what. Here’s what you should be doing these days to woo your other half.

1. Bookmark their soppy John Green book

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2. Personalise their Pokemon Red

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3. Pass them a well thought-out letter

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4. Be ridiculous on Instagram

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5. The classic note, made foolproof

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6. Anyone can be won over with pizza

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7. ANYONE

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8. Some food isn’t so effective

Groan.

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9. Show them that you’ve been creeping through their phone

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10. Again with the food, always a winner

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11. Snapchat? Food? Puns?

Skip the date, just marry us.

12. Don’t say it, show it. With Emojis

This modern love.

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On the other hand…

We may not have a Prom, and should probably be thankful the ever-approaching Debs agreement is usually a mutual nod.

Imagine coming home to this?

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The blatant terror of this?

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OK, we’re done here

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