Today is National Handwriting Day so we thought we would give you some top tips on writing a love letter. Despite being in the age of technology, a love letter still holds more meaning than an email, text, tweet, or Facebook message as it takes more thought and time. It is not there for the world to see- only you and your partner- and it's something you can keep in your memory box for years to come, without the fear of it being deleted in a digital tidy up. With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's good for you or your partner to get in the practice.
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Many people shy away from writing anything personal in cards or letters- however it's just a matter of writing how you feel for your loved one. If you can tell them, then why not write it down?
Always make sure that you practice first and then write it up neatly on your chosen piece of paper or card. The thicker the better as they will probably want to keep it forever.
Top 10 tips for writing a love letter
What is it that makes your relationship positive? Every pairing is unique so include something that makes you special together, like your ability to balance each other or the way you can talk to one another about anything.
Show them that you know them with a piece of information that no one else would know- Something they said to you when you were alone- something they did on a date or on your holidays. You could even hint at something cheeky if you are the only two people who will read it!
What is their greatest strength? Are they dependable, affectionate, determined, caring, and loving? Or a culmination of a few of these attributes?
What do you see in them that they don't see in themselves?- If they are insecure about something then highlighting it as one of the things you love most about them can give them a confidence boost and perhaps they won't worry about it as much.
What is the most romantic thing they have ever done for you?- Remembering details from first dates, valentine's days, birthdays etc. can bring back a flood of good memories that they have perhaps forgotten and sharing them again is a wonderfully affirming exercise for your relationship.
What do they do on a regular basis that show you they care about you?- Little things- like not forgetting to kiss you when they leave or when they return, making you a cup of coffee as you walk through the door, looking after you when you are sick. All of these can be taken for granted but show them that you appreciate all their gestures of love even the smallest ones.
When did you fall in love with them?- If you can pinpoint the moment you started to feel more, it shows them that you remember all of your time together in a part of your mind and that every moment you are together is precious.
What about them pleasantly surprised you?- You made your assumptions at the beginning and you were prepared to live with some of the little niggles and differences- but when you got to know each other better- they mattered less or they just disappeared.
What is your favourite memory of the two of you?- Was it the day you met? Your first date? Your first holiday? The first time you said 'I love you' to each other? There has to be a standalone moment that replays in your mind more often than all the others.
How has your world changed since you got together?- You may have been a happy single person- but something has changed for the better since getting together- what is that? Being able to rely on someone else in times of high emotion? Having someone to come home to every night? The promise of a shared future?
It is important to always say 'I love you' in a love letter and to simply show that you have paid attention throughout your time together.
Good luck!
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