I am proclaiming today Love Letter Writing Day. So today, August 28th take time out to HAND WRITE a love letter to your FH and send it snail mail(to make it a extra special). If you both live together, on the day that it is set to arrive, let him check the mail. Here are a few tips for writing your letter:
1. Presentation. Use beautiful stationery (a neutral, soft color, such as cream or white) and a flair pen with black or brown ink--no blues, greens or reds! Remember, your Love Letter is being written to someone special. Hand-written letters are best. This is personal--you are not writing a business letter!
2. Ambience. Go to a secluded place and put on soft, romantic music. A quiet room would be nice. Dim the lights. Stimulate a romantic mood.
3. Keepsake. Date your Love Letter (month, day, year). This is a letter that will be treasured and remembered. You can bet that it will be read over and over and safeguarded in a special place.
4. Greeting. Choose an endearing salutation. Don't be formal. Use you love's first name. For example: "My dearest Jennifer . . ." or "My darling Matt . . ."
5. Beginning. Start your Love Letter by telling your beloved your reasons for writing. For instance: "I have lain awake many sleepless nights trying to compose words that might adequately describe the feelings of my heart. But every time I have made the attempt, I have failed miserably. Please forgive my poor effort and accept a trite and simple phrase: I love you. I think I can say it no better than that . . . ." Never insult your beloved's feelings or belittle yourself by saying something like: "I know you probably don't feel this way," or "You must think I'm crazy." If you are timid in your Love Letter, your attempt at conveying heartfelt words will fall flat and might be misunderstood.
6. Body. The body of the Love Letter should include reasons for why you fell in love. Here are some ideas:
recall when you fell in love with him/her
explain how your life has changed for the better
describe how much you miss your love when you're apart
explain that you can't imagine life without him/her
list some of the many things you have in common
tell how wonderful and complete he/she makes you feel
recall some special moments you've shared together
mention times you've picked him/her out of a crowd
list qualities that set him/her apart from everyone else
Avoid being casual, too light-hearted, or openly erotic. A Love Letter is a letter of respect that coveys deep, difficult-to-express feelings. Don't discount the impact of poetry in place of, or in addition to, your words. Maybe your beloved has a favorite author or poet. It will be seen as a compliment if you take the time to quote someone he/she admires. Be sure to give proper credit where it's due. Don't forget the Internet is a great place to find that poem or song you are trying to quote!
Be real. Your Love Letter should be a carefully crafted work of art, but it also needs to sound sincere. You want your Love Letter to make your beloved fall in love, not fall into laughter. Be confident as you express your emotions, dreams, and vulnerability.
NOTE: don't expect your first attempt will be the letter you send. Practice on scrap paper before you start writing on your good stationery. REVISE, then leave it for a few hours, then return and revise it again. Read it again in the morning before you send it. You'll improve it, as well as have fewer regrets--guaranteed!
7. Closing. End your Love Letter with carefully worded prose: "There, I have said it. I can rest now. And as I dream, I will dream of you." Make your closing upbeat and positive.
8. Valediction. Don't just end with: "Love, Eric." Even if you said, "All my love," it would be better. You become even more romantic by writing something like: "Dream of me, my love . . . ." What you want is a simple, yet heartfelt goodbye: "With undying love," or "Forever yours." Remember, you may think this is too sappy, but your loved one will treasure each word. Be prepared to have it quoted to you in years to come.
9. Insert. Include a special extra: petals from a flower, sprinkles of stars, a teabag of your favorite tea . . . . You get the idea. That little extra effort means you really put some thought (and heart) into this.
10. Neatness counts. Gently fold the Love Letter and place it in a neatly addressed envelope--hopefully, one that matches your stationery. The correct way is to fold a small stationery sheet (or sheets) in half with the text on the inside. Place the letter in the envelope with the crease at the bottom and the salutation facing the back. Hand address the envelope. Remember what your elementary teacher taught you about penmanship--make sure your love is able to read your writing! Add a stamp that looks romantic--the Garden Bouquet stamps are nice--and affix it upside down. It is a custom that means, "I love you." Drop the letter in the mail. That's it! Expect an emotional response. And here's another tip: buy some breath mints--you'll need them!
11. Be expressive. Here are some popular words to use in your Love Letter: angel, angelic, lover, giving, alluring, tempting, sensual, sensuality, seeing, tasting, touching, holding, caressing, memories, memorable, darling, gorgeous, absence, velvet, voyage, beautiful, vision, elation, blossoms, happy, kisses, innocent, passion, dreaming, delirious, temptation, complete, desire, content, embrace, rainbow, rose, adoring, stars, privileged, heart.
12. Make it smell good. Spritz the letter with perfume before you begin writing. If you do it afterwards the ink will run. If you forget to spritz the paper before hand spray the perfume in the air and then waive the paper in the mist but do not spray the perfume directly onto the paper, again, the ink will run.
13. SIWAK, Seal It With A Kiss. After you have finished writing the letter, you can either kiss the paper or the envelope. If you don't wear lipstick or lip gloss wear some just for this purpose.
Happy writing ladies!
I am proclaiming today Love Letter Writing Day. So today, August 28th take time out to HAND WRITE a love letter to your FH and send it snail mail(to make it a extra special). If you both live together, on the day that it is set to arrive, let him check the mail. Here are a few tips for writing your letter:
1. Presentation. Use beautiful stationery (a neutral, soft color, such as cream or white) and a flair pen with black or brown ink--no blues, greens or reds! Remember, your Love Letter is being written to someone special. Hand-written letters are best. This is personal--you are not writing a business letter!
2. Ambience. Go to a secluded place and put on soft, romantic music. A quiet room would be nice. Dim the lights. Stimulate a romantic mood.
3. Keepsake. Date your Love Letter (month, day, year). This is a letter that will be treasured and remembered. You can bet that it will be read over and over and safeguarded in a special place.
4. Greeting. Choose an endearing salutation. Don't be formal. Use you love's first name. For example: "My dearest Jennifer . . ." or "My darling Matt . . ."
5. Beginning. Start your Love Letter by telling your beloved your reasons for writing. For instance: "I have lain awake many sleepless nights trying to compose words that might adequately describe the feelings of my heart. But every time I have made the attempt, I have failed miserably. Please forgive my poor effort and accept a trite and simple phrase: I love you. I think I can say it no better than that . . . ." Never insult your beloved's feelings or belittle yourself by saying something like: "I know you probably don't feel this way," or "You must think I'm crazy." If you are timid in your Love Letter, your attempt at conveying heartfelt words will fall flat and might be misunderstood.
6. Body. The body of the Love Letter should include reasons for why you fell in love. Here are some ideas:
recall when you fell in love with him/her
explain how your life has changed for the better
describe how much you miss your love when you're apart
explain that you can't imagine life without him/her
list some of the many things you have in common
tell how wonderful and complete he/she makes you feel
recall some special moments you've shared together
mention times you've picked him/her out of a crowd
list qualities that set him/her apart from everyone else
Avoid being casual, too light-hearted, or openly erotic. A Love Letter is a letter of respect that coveys deep, difficult-to-express feelings. Don't discount the impact of poetry in place of, or in addition to, your words. Maybe your beloved has a favorite author or poet. It will be seen as a compliment if you take the time to quote someone he/she admires. Be sure to give proper credit where it's due. Don't forget the Internet is a great place to find that poem or song you are trying to quote!
Be real. Your Love Letter should be a carefully crafted work of art, but it also needs to sound sincere. You want your Love Letter to make your beloved fall in love, not fall into laughter. Be confident as you express your emotions, dreams, and vulnerability.
NOTE: don't expect your first attempt will be the letter you send. Practice on scrap paper before you start writing on your good stationery. REVISE, then leave it for a few hours, then return and revise it again. Read it again in the morning before you send it. You'll improve it, as well as have fewer regrets--guaranteed!
7. Closing. End your Love Letter with carefully worded prose: "There, I have said it. I can rest now. And as I dream, I will dream of you." Make your closing upbeat and positive.
8. Valediction. Don't just end with: "Love, Eric." Even if you said, "All my love," it would be better. You become even more romantic by writing something like: "Dream of me, my love . . . ." What you want is a simple, yet heartfelt goodbye: "With undying love," or "Forever yours." Remember, you may think this is too sappy, but your loved one will treasure each word. Be prepared to have it quoted to you in years to come.
9. Insert. Include a special extra: petals from a flower, sprinkles of stars, a teabag of your favorite tea . . . . You get the idea. That little extra effort means you really put some thought (and heart) into this.
10. Neatness counts. Gently fold the Love Letter and place it in a neatly addressed envelope--hopefully, one that matches your stationery. The correct way is to fold a small stationery sheet (or sheets) in half with the text on the inside. Place the letter in the envelope with the crease at the bottom and the salutation facing the back. Hand address the envelope. Remember what your elementary teacher taught you about penmanship--make sure your love is able to read your writing! Add a stamp that looks romantic--the Garden Bouquet stamps are nice--and affix it upside down. It is a custom that means, "I love you." Drop the letter in the mail. That's it! Expect an emotional response. And here's another tip: buy some breath mints--you'll need them!
11. Be expressive. Here are some popular words to use in your Love Letter: angel, angelic, lover, giving, alluring, tempting, sensual, sensuality, seeing, tasting, touching, holding, caressing, memories, memorable, darling, gorgeous, absence, velvet, voyage, beautiful, vision, elation, blossoms, happy, kisses, innocent, passion, dreaming, delirious, temptation, complete, desire, content, embrace, rainbow, rose, adoring, stars, privileged, heart.
12. Make it smell good. Spritz the letter with perfume before you begin writing. If you do it afterwards the ink will run. If you forget to spritz the paper before hand spray the perfume in the air and then waive the paper in the mist but do not spray the perfume directly onto the paper, again, the ink will run.
13. SIWAK, Seal It With A Kiss. After you have finished writing the letter, you can either kiss the paper or the envelope. If you don't wear lipstick or lip gloss wear some just for this purpose.
Happy writing ladies!
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way. ~ Pablo Neruda
Here are a couple of words to help you out with your letters:
Nouns
BEAUTY: attractiveness, charm, elegance, grace, loveliness
CHARM: attraction, fascination, glamour
CONSORT: companion, comrade, mate, partner, soul-mate, spouse
DELIGHT: enjoyment, gladness, happiness, joy, pleasure
DEVOTION: affection, attachment, fidelity, loyalty, dedication
DIGNITY: elegance, grace, stateliness
FOREVER: always, eternity, perpetuity
HAPPINESS: bliss, cheerfulness, contentment, delight, joyfulness
HOPE: faith, optimism, reliance, belief, desire, wish
JOY: bliss, delight, elation, gladness, happiness
LOYALTY: allegiance, constancy, devotion, faithfulness, fidelity
MARRIAGE: matrimony, nuptials, wedding, wedlock, bond, union
PROMISE: pledge, vow
RENEWAL: enlivenment, invigoration, regeneration, revival
RESPECT: admiration, appreciation, esteem, favor, honor, regard
SACRIFICE: dedication, devotion, offering
SINCERITY: candidness, candor, frankness, genuineness, honesty,
SPIRIT: being, heart, mind, psyche, soul, energy, life, verve
WISDOM: wiseness, insight, judgment, knowledge
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Verbs
CHERISH: esteem, prize, treasure, cultivate, foster, nurture
HOPE: anticipate, await, count on, expect
INSPIRE: excite, exhilarate, motivate, stimulate, impress
MARRY: espouse, wed, combine, couple, hitch, mate, link, unite
PRIZE: appreciate, value, cherish
PROMISE: pledge, vow
RENEW: regenerate, restart, refresh, rekindle
RESPECT: honor, regard, value, admire
UNITE: connect, converge, join, meet, merge, unify
VALUE: assess, evaluate, rate, appreciate, prize
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Adjectives
AFFECTIONATE: adoring, caring, considerate, devoted, loving
BEAUTIFUL: attractive, fair, lovely, stunning
DIVINE: godly, heavenly, glorious, wonderful, wondrous
ENDLESS: continual, eternal, perpetual, unceasing, unending, timeless
FAITHFUL: constant, steady, steadfast, true
FOND: affectionate, dear, devoted, loving
HAPPY: cheerful, glad, joyful, joyous, merry, pleased
HOPEFUL: hoping, optimistic, promising
INFINITE: endless, limitless, unbounded, immeasurable
MARRIED: marital, matrimonial, nuptial, spousal, wedded
NOBLE: august, royal, ethical, moral, virtuous, honorable
OPTIMISTIC: bright, sunny, upbeat, promising
PEACEFUL: placid, quiet, serene, still, undisturbed
PRICELESS: precious, inestimable, invaluable, valuable
SINCERE: genuine, honest, real, heartfelt
TOTAL: complete, entire, whole, absolute, pure, sheer, utter
UNCOMMON: extraordinary, scarce, unusual, rare, unique
UNCORRUPTED: ethical, principled, untarnished
UNDENIABLE: certain, incontestible, sure, undisputable
UNDYING: deathless, immortal, eternal, everlasting
UNFADING: enduring, lasting, undying, unfailing
UNIVERSAL: omnipresent, cosmic, global, worldwide
UNSELFISH: selfless, self-sacrificing
VIBRANT: intense, strong, vivid, dynamic, energetic, vigorous
VIRTUOUS: ethical, moral, noble, principled, pure, righteous
WARM: compassionate, sympathetic, tender, enthusiastic
WORTHY: capable, deserving, desirable, suited, honorable, noble
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Adverbs
AFFECTIONATELY: dearly, devotedly, dotingly, fondly, lovingly
DIVINELY: blissfully, gloriously, splendidly, sublimely
ENDLESSLY: ceaselessly, constantly, forever, interminably
FAITHFULLY: devotedly, loyally
HAPPILY: blissfully, joyfully, joyously, cheerfully
ONLY: alone, entirely, exclusively, solely
SINCERELY: genuinely, honestly, really
TOTALLY: absolutely, completely, entirely, fully, purely, wholly
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way. ~ Pablo Neruda
Future, you are too much.
Southerngirl.....
I concur! FML, thanks for sharing! Although, I'm late I will attempt to do this on tomorrow.
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I will attempt to write this letter during my lunch break. I get home before he does so I will either put it in my mailbox or I will tape it to the bedroom door. Damn it would have been so much easier if you ladies would have wrote it and mailed it to me!LOL
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You ladies are creative. My FH would just love one of these letters, now let me see when I can find the time to write one. On second thought, when I think of how much I love him I will make the time to write one.
Happiness is only a prayer away!
Future you are all right with me! I missed this, but you can believe I will certainly make use of this wonderful suggestion.
Delight yourself in The Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart!Ps 37
I passed the date too. But, I will certainly write my FH a letter.
I missed it too...damn.. but I'm write a letter. Ladies, please posts how FH or Hubby reacts. I'm curious to know how mine will.
It'll be a very nice surprise!
Living my life like it's GOLDEN!!
hey ladies, mr. lee should get his letter tomorrow and I will let you guys know what his reaction is.
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way. ~ Pablo Neruda
IT'S SO FUNNY HOW BLESSED WE ALL ARE. THE DAY B4 THIS POST, I WROTE FH A LITTLE NOTE AND STUCK IT IN HIS POCKET. HE DID NOT REALIZE IT WAS THERE UNTIL LATE THAT NIGHT. OF COURSE BY THEN, I FORGOT AND WHEN HE GAVE ME THE BIGGEST SCOOP HUG AND KISS, IT WAS ON LADIES!! GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE.
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GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME; ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD. WHEN IN DOUBT, PRAY
[quote="FutureMsLee"]hey ladies, mr. lee should get his letter tomorrow and I will let you guys know what his reaction is.
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Keep us posted. I'm going to the stationery store and get some nice stationery. The kind I have at home has all these flowers on it and I don't think that will be appropriate for what I want to do. Thanks again for the tip Future!
Delight yourself in The Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart!Ps 37