I realized that I usually write a first draft on my phone, in a memo app. I traveled recently, on a trip where unfortunately she couldn’t join me, and it was when I was writing my letter to her that I noticed the process. Here though, for the purposes of this article, it’s not the content that’s important but the process. But, as I’m sure you will appreciate, there’s something just that little bit more special about putting your thoughts into words. Without giving you too many details, the letters are more about how I felt in specific moments we shared (a walk along the beach, a sunset) or, when I have to travel, what I miss about her.Īnd I usually write these letters when she’s not around, when I have a quiet contemplative moment to myself.

I don’t think I’ve ever used the L word in them (I’m sticking to that “show don’t tell” advice). They’re not really what you’d describe as love letters.

Not a huge revelation, I know, but no one else knew about this until now. It’s nothing very intimate anyway, and I mentioned to her that I was writing this article and she seemed OK about it. I probably shouldn’t reveal this as it’s something close to me and my partner, but since it’s Valentine’s day, so maybe the spirit of romance will forgive me.

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