One of the most romantic gestures throughout time is to write love letters since it is a priceless gift to express your heart into words saved on a page forever.
Since love letters can be saved and re-read, there may be some considerable hesitance to write one. What makes a love letter so unique is that it's a lasting imprint of your thoughts for another.
In the beginning of a relationship, it's important not to overwhelm or push away your special someone. As a relationship grows, there is an increasing desire to be close to one another, and a small reminder or reassurance of your love can make a significant difference in your relationship.
Due to texts and emails being such a prominent form of communication, written letters are rare and cherished. Getting your thoughts aligned and pouring your heart out on paper can seem challenging and daunting, but don’t let that stop you.
You can write love letters using this simple method.
Opening
Where do you start? With an opening of course. Your own unique style as well as the type and the length of your relationship will determine the opening or greeting. See below for some examples.
Get a sheet of paper or start typing. If you type slowly, use a pen and paper to get your thoughts to flow quickly onto the page.
Keep a photo of your loved one in front of you and relax in a quiet place.
Feelings
Put your feelings into descriptive and detailed words by reviewing the Love Words List below to help inspire your creative writing. What words relate to your relationship and stand out to you? Write them down on a piece of paper or print this document and circle some of the words.
Get the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® PDF viewer to open and print this file properly on your computer. The free Foxit MobilePDF app for iOS or Android is required to fill PDF forms if using a mobile device. A computer is much simpler with less hassle printing if you have the option. See FAQ for more information.
The template should be printed on standard weight US Letter or A4 Paper sizes. See paper size comparison for more info on A4 size paper. Check printer settings in the instructions below.
Circle some words that fit your relationship from the Love Words List above.
Now just start writing. Form your sentences specifically around the words you chose. This is just to get your ideas on paper and into a rough draft. Don't worry about spelling, grammar or how it sounds for now. Focus your thoughts. The words will flow as your love guides you. All you need is already inside your heart.
Some examples to get you started:
When you....
I feel....
You make....
Being with you....
The first time I.....
Every time....
Because of you...
Even now....
With you....
When we touch....
I dream of....
I fantasize….
I’ve learned….
You're special because....
I want….
I need….
We make….
Thank you for….
You and I….
Will you....
Your kiss....
Your voice....
My heart....
Our future together....
The first time we met....
I knew I loved you....
I admire your....
Having you means....
I've grown....
When we're alone....
Our love story....
Without you….
I appreciate….
You are…
I know….
Together we….
From now on….
The two of us….
Closing
Now that you've done all the hard work of pouring your heart out on paper, use a closing with your name. Be creative with some of the examples below.
Editing
Edit your first draft. Read it out loud. Make some more changes and adjustments. This step may take more than one day so don't rush. Add some more descriptive words from the list to your sentences. Order the flow or your sentences so that similar ideas are grouped together in a paragraph and different ideas are in separate paragraphs.
Review your final draft for spelling and grammatical errors by using spellcheck on your computer. If you are not very good with grammar and have a trustworthy friend who is, have them read it for proper grammar.
Place the date on your love letter since it will be a lasting reminder for years to come.
Don't look for perfection or you will never give the letter to your special someone.
Presenting
Present your love letters creatively using: your own handwriting, calligraphy or a calligraphy font, a scroll, a paper craft, on textured stationery paper, folded as an origami heart, enlarged as a poster, inside a message in a bottle, attached to a gift, personalized sculpture, etc.
Now that you know how to express your heart in words, don't stop with just one.
Write love letters throughout your relationship to bring you both closer and keep your passion alive in the years ahead.
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