Alright, let’s talk about writing one of those long-distance love letters. It feels a bit old-fashioned maybe, but sometimes, typing just doesn’t cut it, you know? I found myself really needing to connect with him the other day, beyond the usual texts and calls. The miles felt extra long that week.
Getting Started – The Feeling
So, I decided, okay, I’m gonna write a proper letter. First step? Honestly, just admitting I needed to do it. I was sitting there, feeling that ache of missing him, the stupid time difference making everything awkward. I knew a quick message wouldn’t capture it all. I needed to pour things out a bit.
Setting the Scene (For Myself)
I didn’t make a huge ceremony out of it. Just grabbed some decent paper – not fancy, but nice enough to hold – and my favorite pen. Found a quiet corner after dinner. No distractions, just me and my thoughts. I think setting aside that specific time helped me focus, instead of trying to squeeze it between other tasks.
The Brain Dump – What Actually Goes In?
Staring at the blank page is always the hardest part, right? I didn’t try to be poetic right away. I literally just started listing things.
- Things I missed: His laugh, the way he looks right before he tells a joke, even his annoying habit of leaving socks everywhere (okay, maybe I didn’t write that one).
- Recent stuff: Funny things that happened to me that day I hadn’t fully shared yet, a thought I had during a movie that reminded me of him.
- Big picture feelings: How he genuinely makes my life better, even from afar. How seeing him chase his own goals kinda motivates me too. That feeling that distance is just space, not the end of the world for us.
It wasn’t organized at first. Just a jumble of thoughts and feelings jotted down on a scrap piece of paper.
Drafting the Real Thing
Then I started writing the actual letter. I tried not to overthink the words too much. Just wrote like I was talking to him, maybe a bit more thoughtfully. I started with something simple, like “Was thinking about you all day today…” I made sure to mix the everyday stuff with the deeper emotions. It’s important, I think, to show you’re sharing your real life, not just a highlight reel.
I mentioned specific memories, little inside jokes. I definitely put in how much I was looking forward to seeing him again, making concrete plans, even if they’re far off. It makes the future feel more real. And yeah, I told him straight up that I miss him like crazy. No point pretending it’s easy.
Reading it Over (and Tweaking)
Once I got it all down, I let it sit for a bit. Then I read it through. Not really editing for grammar, but more for feeling. Did it sound like me? Did it say what I really wanted it to say? I crossed out a few lines that felt cheesy, added a sentence here and there where I thought of something else. I wanted it to feel genuine, a bit raw even.
Sending it Off
Finally, I folded it up, put it in an envelope, addressed it, and stuck a stamp on it. Walking to the mailbox felt kinda significant. It wasn’t instant like an email, but there was something satisfying about sending a physical piece of myself across the miles. It felt like a real connection, something tangible he could hold. Now, just gotta wait for it to arrive!
