So bad at love letters...

[Belle]

I really think its a great idea to write love letters on the 10th of every month. Its one of the best ideas i found on the site and we had our first one this month. When i read my SO's letter, it was so beautiful. He has always been amazing with me and is great at explaining with actions and words, how he feels about me. Its a lot harder for me. Its not that i dont know what i want to say or anything like that. I just feel like im not as eloquent as he is, in expressing how i feel. I wish that i was able to write as beautifully as he does for me. When i read his letter and read his texts sometimes, it almost sounds like lyrics. Not because they rhyme of have a count or anything, but just like a set of paintings that go great together.

Anyone have any suggestions on something i could do to be more romantic and eloquent in my next love letter?

[Swederica]

i'm writing one myself. And i personally think it looks HORRIBLE!
I can't write pretty at all. But last letter i thought the same way and she loved it
So i just think we're a bit over critical of ourselves

[LadyMarchHare]

I have the same problem as you. XD He writes so much more elegantly than I do.

What he told me once was that it doesn't matter how you say it, like for me I tend to mask things in sarcasm and dry humor even when we're serious, because when they read/hear it, it instantly translates to what you want to say and HOW you want it said to them. They know what you mean and it's all the better in knowing they don't need a direct statement/fancy wording to know exactly what you mean because you both know that you're that close.

[JoMarie]

I think we are all very hard on ourselves when it comes to writing our SOs. I know that I have never written my SO a letter and it was sooooo good I didn't need to rewrite it. He always tells me my writing makes his look like a child's. I don't agree. I love his letters! I guess what I am getting at is, so long as you write your feelings down so your SO always has a place to look back to when he is feeling down, that should be enough.

[NaNi]

I feel the same way. My SO writes so beautifully; it makes my eyes fill up. In a very happy way. But when I compare her writings to mine... it just doesn't sound as good. Not as emotional. Something. But she did tell me that she very much loves my letters and they make her happy and everything. So I really shouldn't worry as much. I just always try to write down how I feel. About our relationship, about us, about her.

[Frank]

Ha. I have been sending Michelle 2 love letters. One is written as if it was the 1800s and I am away fighting in a war. The other is the real love letter where I remind her of how beautiful she is and some of the great things I remember from the past month. That way, she can look back when she is older and remember.
Have you tried to read some poetry? Not saying you should emulate it, or copy it. But I know that if I read a book or watch enough of a television show, I start to think in the way the book/show was created. For instance, if I read a bunch of Shakespeare, I would start to think somewhat about the funny way they talked and the words they used.
Maybe if you read a lot of poetry, you would start thinking or writing in a rhythm, and that could help make your letter more 'elegant.'
Another idea. Not to take away from being spontaneous, but maybe if you planned out your letter? Sounds like a far fetched idea, but it would allow you to have a goal to reach in your letter, so your whole letter can build up to a great romantic ending! Maybe...
Finally, I wouldn't worry about your handwriting. It is your character. As long as he can read it, I am sure he loves it. At least that is what Michelle tells me. (I think I have awful penmanship, but she likes it)

[Belle]

Thanks guys =). I know that i shouldnt worry about it too much since he seems to like it regardless. He was really happy to have received it and that i remembered so much of our history together. I guess we do criticize ourselves a bit much sometimes. I just want to be able to read my letter and say "wow, that is exactly how i feel, no more, no less."
Your ideas were truly helpful Frank. I've been thinking a lot about my next letter and planning it out a lot more. Ill be fully inspired since he is coming to visit only two days later =D.

[USA2Canada]

We hardly write letters, but I think well restart that. But for some reason his letters were becoming lost when Id send it so we gave up, I think due to his roomie back then!

[BJL_Sweetheart1109]

YAY for love letters! He insists I'm better at writing than he but I always love the letters and such he sends me; I always think they're beautiful! I do like to write though....I'm better at writing though. I can tell you no matter what you write he'll think it's beautiful.