How to write a love letter

If you really love someone

Welcome (back) to my bi-monthly segment, Praxxxis — putting Happy Endings into practice

Some people are verbal processors, some are visual, some need to read the instructions. Some people don’t know what they feel until they journal. Some people need to talk things out.

No matter what kind of person you are, I’d bet that sitting down to write to your partner will be revelatory to you both. It always is to me (more on that below).

Everyone should write letters to those they love, whether romantic or not. To help you do just that, I’ve written a Happy Endings guide on how to write one yourself.

The Letter, Mary Cassatt (1890-1891)

Collect Your Materials

1. Grab paper.

   1. The ultimate letter writing vibe is – I’m going the extra mile – so the whole tangible element is a must-do in my opinion.

   2. A letter should always fill more than the inside of a greeting card. So I prefer to bypass Hallmark and use loose-leaf or intentionally ripped notebook paper.

2. Grab a pen.

   1. I’m a G2 girl, but I also have a Kaweco Sport that I adore (with G2 inserts).

Before Pen Hits Paper