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30 Days to a better man
for everything you do for me, from your delicious dinners to your
magnificent backrubs.”
5. Tell her how your life has changed since meeting her. “You truly
complete me. These last few years have been the happiest of my life.
I can’t tell you how lucky I feel to always have my best friend by
my side.”
6. Reaffirm your love and commitment. “I will always love you, no
matter what happens, through thick and thin. I will be absolutely
true and faithful to you forever.”
7. End with a line that sums up your love. “I can’t wait to grow old with
you.” “My love for you will never end.” “You are my best friend and
soul mate and I will love you until the end of our lives.”
It’s okay to err on the side of cheesiness. The most important rule is to
be completely authentic. Write only those things that you truly feel. This
will prevent the letter from seeming over the top or incongruous with your
personality and relationship.
If you need some inspiration before you start writing, read this letter
written in 1861 by Sullivan Ballou to his wife Sarah, a week before the
Battle of Bull Run:
July the 14th, 1861
Washington D.C.
My very dear Sarah:
The indications are very strong that we shall move in a few days –
perhaps tomorrow. Lest I should not be able to write you again, I feel
impelled to write lines that may fall under your eye when I shall be no
more.
Our movement may be one of a few days duration and full of pleasure-and
it may be one of severe conflict and death to me. Not my will,
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