{"id":5257,"date":"2023-02-13T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T08:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/?p=5257"},"modified":"2023-02-15T11:33:23","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T11:33:23","slug":"how-to-write-a-love-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/writing\/letter-writing\/how-to-write-a-love-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a love letter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-calligraphy-love-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman creating calligraphy that says &quot;I love you&quot;, in black ink on white paper.\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-calligraphy-love-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-calligraphy-love-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-calligraphy-love-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-calligraphy-love-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-calligraphy-love-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-calligraphy-love.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not only is February host to Valentine\u2019s Day, but it\u2019s also known as the month of love.<\/p>\n<p>What better time to write a love letter to someone you hold dear?<\/p>\n<p>Us humans have a preoccupation with the pursuit of love, and it\u2019s easy to understand why.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, on a basic level, it feels great to love and be loved.<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s not enough of a reason by itself, recent studies have found that love <a href=\"https:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/news\/all-news\/2010\/10\/love-takes-up-where-pain-leaves-off-brain-study-shows.html\">can relieve pain<\/a> in adults and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/science\/germany-covid-b2082184.html\">reduce stress in women<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s celebrate love together this month.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to light up someone\u2019s heart with your words by diving into our love letter ideas and examples.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re writing to your wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend, or partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/pens\/\">get those pens ready now!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Tips for writing a love letter<\/h2>\n<p>A handwritten love letter is special because it\u2019s personal and unique to your relationship, so there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach to writing one.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we can\u2019t tell you precisely what to write in your letter.<\/p>\n<p>However, we have some great suggestions of points it would be beneficial to include, encouraging openness and intimacy between you.<\/p>\n<p>Before you get started, though, make sure to choose some appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/stationery\/\">stationery<\/a>. That could be some writing paper, a blank <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/writing\/greetings-cards\/history-of-the-greetings-card\/\">greetings card<\/a>, or anything you can write on.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/pens\/\">good quality pen<\/a> will help you concentrate on the task, too.<\/p>\n<h3>Consider the tone of the letter<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure the letter is written in your authentic voice.<\/p>\n<p>It can be tempting to test out fancy language you wouldn\u2019t usually use when writing a love letter, but your loved one will appreciate the real you more.<\/p>\n<h3>Consider how you want the recipient to feel<\/h3>\n<p>Before putting pen to paper, take a moment to think about how you want the letter\u2019s recipient to feel when they read it.<\/p>\n<p>Keep that feeling in mind as you write.<\/p>\n<h3>Open with intimacy<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t be tempted to open your letter with \u201cDear Charlotte\u201d if you call your girlfriend Lottie, or you\u2019re more likely to say \u201cHey bae\u201d when talking.<\/p>\n<p>Be yourself, and the recipient will feel instantly connected with your words.<\/p>\n<h3>Explain why you\u2019re writing the letter now<\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to include a reason for writing the love letter, but there may be a reason you feel motivated to share your feelings on paper.<\/p>\n<p>Including an explanation can be a helpful tool for you to get the first paragraph written, too \u2014 often the most challenging paragraph.<\/p>\n<p>You might be writing because it\u2019s Valentine\u2019s Day, and you feel your partner deserves more than a shop-bought card.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you might feel inspired by how they recently dealt with a difficult situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Include the reasons you love them<\/h3>\n<p>Your love letter should include the reasons you love the recipient.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t hold back! Include the big reasons \u2014 their kind heart, for example, or their sense of humour \u2014 and the small ones.<\/p>\n<p>We all want to feel seen, so use this opportunity to make your partner feel valued and understood. Comment on those little things they do each day that you appreciate.<\/p>\n<p>For example, do they make your coffee each morning before work? Perhaps they keep on top of the laundry pile or drive your kids to all their after-school clubs and activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Remind them you love their \u2018flaws\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>Whether your partner has a hangup about their eyebrows or their accent, they will be so thankful for you expressing your love for their self-perceived flaws.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t just say you love their accent \u2014 tell them why and how it makes you feel.<\/p>\n<h3>Add some heat<\/h3>\n<p>If it\u2019s your thing as a couple, slip some heat in your letter \u2014 whether it\u2019s hinting at what\u2019s in store that evening or if it\u2019s sharing what you love most about your partner\u2019s body.<\/p>\n<h3>Outline the hard times you\u2019ve been through together<\/h3>\n<p>It may seem counterproductive to bring up tough times in a love letter, but highlighting how you successfully navigated through hardship shows how well you work together as a team.<\/p>\n<p>Reflect on your successes to build your bond.<\/p>\n<h3>End with a mention of the future<\/h3>\n<p>Nothing says \u201cI love you\u201d more than a reminder of your commitment to the other person.<\/p>\n<p>If you know they want children one day, take this opportunity to let them know they\u2019ll be great mum or dad to your children. Make sure to explain why.<\/p>\n<p>You might be saving up for a deposit on a house. Tell them why you are excited to own a home with them, if so.<\/p>\n<h2>Love letter examples<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-reading-love-letter-smiling-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a white t-shirt reading a love letter, clutching his chest and smiling.\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-reading-love-letter-smiling-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-reading-love-letter-smiling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-reading-love-letter-smiling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-reading-love-letter-smiling-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-reading-love-letter-smiling-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-reading-love-letter-smiling.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes it can help to see an example love letter, even though you won\u2019t be copying it word-for-word.<\/p>\n<p>These examples are written using the tips we\u2019ve shared with you.<\/p>\n<h3>Example one<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cDearest Flo,<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m writing this today because how you helped the older man in the supermarket got me thinking about how much I adore you.<\/p>\n<p>You are so kind and generous and would do anything for anyone. I\u2019m so in love with your big heart.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for always thinking of me in everything you do, too. I appreciate the packed lunches \u2014 and the little notes in them even more so!<\/p>\n<p>Last summer was gruelling with us being apart for so long, but we got through it and could do it again if we needed to.<\/p>\n<p>I would endure anything if it meant I could see your beautiful smile every day afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t wait to spend forever with you. I will love you always.<\/p>\n<p>Your Will xxx\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Example two<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cMy Bear,<\/p>\n<p>Happy Valentine\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t want to send you another generic card this year. You deserve so much more.<\/p>\n<p>I am forever thankful I went to the pub that night five years ago to drown my sorrows. I may have lost a lot of money that day, but I gained something far more precious.<\/p>\n<p>You are one in a billion, making me laugh so much with your cheeky sense of humour. You even made carpet shopping fun last month \u2014 a real achievement!<\/p>\n<p>I also appreciate your serious moments, especially when it comes to caring for the girls.<\/p>\n<p>Please know I am so grateful for your incredible parenting, and I couldn\u2019t have gotten through Elsie\u2019s stay in hospital without you by my side.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been thinking a lot about our first kiss lately. Fancy re-enacting it tonight? I booked a babysitter for 7:30 pm and a table for 8.<\/p>\n<p>I might even invite you in for coffee afterwards. You\u2019ll have to make it yourself, though, because, according to my husband, I can\u2019t make a decent cuppa!<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t wait to parent another child with you, Daddy Bear.<\/p>\n<p>All my love and kisses,<\/p>\n<p>Wren X\u201c<\/p>\n<h2>Sending a love letter<\/h2>\n<p>You can give your love letter in person or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/royal-mail\/essential-guide-barcoded-postage-stamps\/\">post it through the mail<\/a>. Either way, place it in an envelope for extra suspense.<\/p>\n<p>Go the extra mile and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/writing\/letter-writing\/how-to-make-a-traditional-wax-seal\/\">finish it off with a traditional wax seal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If writing a love letter isn\u2019t your thing, you\u2019ll find some great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/seasonal\/how-to-write-valentines-day-card\/\">tips for writing a Valentine\u2019s Day card<\/a> on our blog.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to express your love through creativity, get crafty with these seven<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/art-crafts\/7-diy-valentines-cards-to-make\/\">\u00a0Valentine\u2019s Day card ideas<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not only is February host to Valentine\u2019s Day, but it\u2019s also known as the month of love. What better time to write a love letter to someone you hold dear? 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