Recently, while surfing the internet, I came across two particularly interesting stories that I couldn't help but share with everyone. One is about a secret romance, and the other is about the dating tips shared by Barnes, a player from the Raptors. When these two stories are put together, they create a strangely wonderful chemical reaction.
Let's start with the story about the secret romance. There's a shy boy who finally managed to win over the girl he likes, but she didn't want to make their relationship public. So, they started "tunnel dating"—meeting secretly in malls, pretending to bump into each other by chance, and hiding in various ways. Honestly, this reminds me of my school days when dating was also done on the sly, always afraid of being caught by teachers or parents. But then again, why are young people today still so cautious about dating?
A comment from a netizen was particularly amusing: "This isn't dating; it's like starring in a spy movie!" Indeed, the dating scenes they described, like pretending not to know each other in the mall and secretly holding hands while passing by, are more thrilling than TV dramas. But in the end, as they say, you can't hide love any more than you can hide a sneeze.
Now, let's talk about Barnes' dating advice. This NBA star was very straightforward during a live stream: "Dude, if you want a girlfriend, you need to go out more, stroll around the mall, and if you see someone you like, ask for their number. Don't be shy." He's absolutely right! I have a friend who is a typical homebody, always complaining about not being able to find a partner, but getting him to go out is harder than climbing to heaven. As Barnes said, if you don't go out, how is fate supposed to find you?
But then again, dating is not easy for young people today. Take the boy from the secret romance story, for example. He finally mustered the courage to pursue the girl he liked, only to have to do it in secret. A netizen commented: "It's so hard for young people to date these days; they have to guard against their parents, colleagues, and even their circle of friends." This comment is painfully true and somewhat laughable.
In fact, whether it's a secret romance or an open pursuit, the most important thing is to be brave. As Barnes said, don't be shy, be confident. Love sometimes really requires a bit of courage and impulse. Look at that shy boy; even though his romance was eventually exposed, at least he bravely pursued it. Isn't that the most beautiful aspect of youth?
Finally, I want to say to those young people who are still hesitating about whether to confess their feelings: Don"t overthink it, if you like someone, go for it! At worst, you'll be rejected, but at least you won't have regrets. After all, how many chances do you get to feel your heart flutter in life?