While cleaning my room the other day, I stumbled across an old box full of handwritten love letters, postcards, and greeting cards I have saved since childhood.

I spent the entire evening reading through them, and it was such an emotional and heartwarming experience.

The fact that some of these letters were from people no longer in my life made me even more sad. Still, after reading them, I felt so much love and gratitude, as though nothing had changed.

I can’t quite explain it, but receiving a hadnwritten love letter written just for you makes my heart so warm and full.

Unlike a text or a DM, a love letter is special—it’s like holding onto a piece of someone’s heart. As texting and sharing memes devour the world, the old-school charm of a handwritten love letter is starting to feel like a distant memory or an endangered species.

So, in today’s blog post, I am bringing back the lost art of writing handwritten love letters. Grab your cozy blanket and a hot cup of cacao, and let’s write love letters that’ll make hearts melt:

 

1. Start with something sweet

Start the letter with something by addressing them with something sweet. You could use a cute nickname you’ve given them or something that feels natural to your relationship.

This could look like:

“My Dearest [insert cute mushy nickname],”

 

2. Write from your heart

Drop all the pretense and write what’s really in your heart. Be honest and sincere. Write about how they make you feel, things you love about them, things they do to make you feel loved, and specific things about them that make you crazy in love with them. Don’t be afraid to be a little cheesy and corny—love letters are the perfect place for it!

This could look like:

“Every day, I fall more in love with you. I love your smile and the thing your forehead does when you’re mad at me. I love to hear you talk about things you love because I can see the passion in your eyes. And I love that you always know what to say to make me smile. You make life magical.”

 

3. Write about your favourite memories with them

 I love to surprise my boyfriend with love letters often. I’ll start by going through photos of our time together, which helps with remembering the small things we’ve done together that might not stick out immediately in memory. When I reflect on those memories and feel gratitude and happiness from my partner, the letter starts to write itself.

So, bring back those golden moments you’ve shared, whether it’s your first date, a last-minute road trip to a new city, or just an ordinary day made extraordinary by their presence.

 

This could look like:

“I still remember our first date when I spilled wine all over you AFTER calling you clumsy. The first time you held my hand while we were in the car, I felt my heart skip a beat. That night, we slow danced to the romantic playlist you made for me. That evening at the beach, when we sat silently beside each other watching the beautiful sunset, I knew I had found something special.”

 

4. Add a little humor

Don’t take this too seriously; be a little funny. Share an inside joke or a funny incident that only the two of you understand. It’ll bring a smile to their face and remind them of special moments you shared.

This could look like:

“Do you remember the first time you tried to make me a homemade pizza for our fifth date? You had never made pizza before and wanted to do something special for us. It ended up with pizza sauce exploding on the walls and the kitchen covered in flour. We ended up ordering takeout. At that moment, I realized I could spend hours with you without getting bored.”

 

5. Write about your dreams and hopes for the future

Write about something you’d like to experience with them. Like a trip to Spain, or something more fun like joining a pasta-making class together. Whatever you dream and hope of doing with them, express it to them and watch the magic unfold.

This could look like:

“I can’t wait to create new memories with you, from lazy Sunday mornings to starting a family. They say home isn’t a place. It’s a person. I spent my entire life looking for a dream home, and now I can finally say I am home.

 

 

Bonus tips  to make your love letter extra special:

 

• Choose Beautiful Stationery: I absolutely love cute stationery, and it’s such a bummer that stores like Hallmark have closed down. But there are many places online where you can pick a cute and pretty paper. You might want to go for something that reflects your personal style or something your partner will love.

 

• Make it personal: After writing a love letter, my favourite thing to do is spray my favourite perfume on the paper so it smells wonderful like me and makes them miss my presence. You could add a little drawing, even if you’re bad at it. This gives a special touch to your letter.

 

• Handwrite with Love: Your handwriting is part of the charm. So, don’t worry if it’s terrible; the effort and thoughtfulness will shine through.

 

• Seal with a Kiss: Another of my favourite things is to seal the envelope with a kiss—literally! So, grab your red lipstick and kiss away.

 

 

Yup, it’s really that simple. So, grab your pen and start writing. You’re welcome 😉

 

 

xo

Yachna

 

 

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