1. Before you start writing,
take a few moments to
think about your beloved.
The following questions
can help to get your thoughts
going:
• What is their greatest strength?
• What do you see in them that they don’t
see in themselves?
• What is the most romantic thing they have ever
done for you?
• What do they do that shows you they care about you?
• When did you fall in love with them?
• What about them pleasantly surprised you?
• What is your favorite memory of the two of you?
2. You can start your letter anyway you like as long
as you include their name. You don’t have to be
super-mushy right from the start, a simple “Dear
” works well. Begin your letter with a very
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Make the sentence exclusive. For example, “I’ve
never met anyone as as you”
or “No one has ever made me
feel as as you do when
you ” Starting out this
way shows them that they
rank higher than anyone
else in the world – a
great way to start a love
letter.
3. As you are writ-
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Tell the person
exactly how
they make you
feel and what
they do that
makes you feel
that way.
4. Write in the
second person (use
the pronoun “you”) so
that your letter speaks directly
to them.
5. As you write, tell them exactly how you feel. Use
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attention. Remind them of the things they have done that
really meant something to you. Share a favorite memory
and a hope for the future.
6. Don’t forget to say “I love you.”
7. There’s no rule that says you have to use poetry in a
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words, one or two carefully chosen lines from a poem or
a song can work really well.
8. Once your letter is complete, read it over carefully and
check for errors. This letter will be read over and over.
You don’t want a mistake spoiling the mood.
9. Drop the letter in the mail and wait for a response. If
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