So, I was thinking the other day, my boyfriend, he’s a good guy. Does a lot of little things, you know? And it hit me, I should probably tell him that, like, properly. Not just a quick “thanks.” I actually wanted to write a thank you letter. Sounds a bit old school, right? Maybe even a bit much. Part of me was like, “Is this too cheesy?” But then I thought, heck with it. Sometimes you just gotta say things.
Getting Started – The Blank Page Panic
Okay, so I decided to do it. Easy to decide, harder to actually start. I grabbed a pen and some nice paper I had lying around – figured if I’m doing this, I’m doing it right, not just some text message. And then I just stared at it. Blank. My mind went totally blank. What do you even write in a thank you letter to your boyfriend without sounding like a total sap or like you’re writing a school assignment?
I almost gave up, not gonna lie. Thought maybe a good hug would do. But no, I committed to the letter idea. So, I just started thinking. What specifically did I want to thank him for? It’s not like he bought me a car or anything, though that would be nice, ha!
The Actual Writing Part – Brain Dumping
So, what I did first was just make a list. On a scrap piece of paper, I started jotting down things. No fancy sentences, just words and phrases.
- That time he helped me with my flat tire, in the rain.
- How he listens when I’m rambling about my day.
- Little jokes he makes that always crack me up.
- Just him being supportive when I was stressed about that work thing.
It was a real mixed bag. Some big-ish things, some tiny things. But all stuff that genuinely made me feel good and appreciated by him. Seeing it written down like that actually helped. It wasn’t so daunting anymore. It was like, okay, these are real things, not just vague feelings.
Putting It All Together – And Trying Not to Cringe
Then came the hard part: turning that messy list into an actual letter. I tried to keep it simple. I didn’t want to sound like Shakespeare or something. Just me. I started with something like, “Hey, I was just thinking about you and wanted to say thanks.” Real groundbreaking stuff, I know.
I tried to explain why those things on my list mattered. Not just “thanks for listening,” but “thanks for listening, it really makes me feel heard.” A bit more detail, you know? I reread sentences a bunch of times. Some sounded okay, others I scrapped and rewrote. There were definitely moments I cringed at my own words, thinking, “Oh god, this is too much.” But I pushed through. I figured, it’s honest, and that’s what counts.
I didn’t make it super long. Just a page. I talked about how he makes me feel, a few specific examples from my list, and just a general “you’re pretty great and I’m glad you’re around.”
The Result – Totally Worth It
I folded it up and just left it on his desk where I knew he’d see it later. Not gonna lie, I was a bit nervous about how he’d react. Would he think it was weird? Over a bit?
Well, let me tell you, his reaction was… really sweet. He didn’t say a ton, but he had this big smile, and he gave me a proper hug. He said it meant a lot. And honestly? It felt really good for me too. Just getting those thoughts out and onto paper, and then seeing him appreciate it. It’s funny, such a simple thing, writing a letter, but it actually made a difference. Sometimes words on paper just hit different, you know? So yeah, if you’re thinking about it, I’d say go for it. It’s not as scary as it seems once you get going.
