Why didn't they teach me this at school? If they had, I wouldn't be under so much pressure today. What am I talking about? My struggle to write a simple love letter, that's what.
Take my word of it, it's easier said than done. There were so many things I wanted to write, but couldn't find the perfect words for. Thought I could use a little help from my friends, but they were all in the same boat. My next desperate stop was the TV, looking for tips from Bollywood blockbusters. All I got were songs that talked about love letters but not how to write them. Even the popular 'kabootar ja ja ja' had a pigeon sending a love letter, but nothing about writing the letter itself.
Disappointment steered me to a road seldom taken for this cause: the Internet. And I promptly struck gold!
There are lots of sites offering help with mastering the art of writing a love letter. And, doing my good deed for the day, I decided to share what I found with everyone facing the same hassles.
At my service first was Cyrano Server. The site caters to those looking for the easiest and fastest way to write a love letter. In fact, all you need to do is decide upon the style - from steamy and indecisive, to surreal, desperate, regretful, poetic and intellectual. Then, feed in details about your relationship, and voila! Instant love letter!
Best of all, no overdose of mush on any of the pages.
For those who want the mush though, Electpress is the mantra. The site carries all the tips and techniques guaranteed to bowl any man or maiden over. It features five simple love letters that can be used as they are or modified to suit individual needs. I found letters for all occasions like the first encounter, the proposal and many more. What's more, the site also has links to love letters around the web. Sappy is the word that best describes it all.
For those who don't want to feed their beloved a lot of canned poetry, EHow is the solution. It has simple and basic guidelines that tell you the important things that need to be taken care of before you actually begin writing a love letter. From the choice of stationery to the purpose of your letter, an appropriate beginning, ending and more. The site also recommends gifts that can be sent along with the letter. The tips are uncomplicated and easy to understand. Also, unlike some sites, it doesn't write the letter for you, nor does it follow a certain pattern. Recommended for those who want to keep it short and simple.
The US Postal Service site is recommended for those who love it eloquent and poetic. It carries unforgettable love letters written by people who weren't particularly known for having a romantic side to them -- like Napoleon Bonaparte, Henry VIII, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, and many others.
If Napoleon doesn't really help and you still suck at writing a love letter, don't sweat. Just send your letter to Stinky, a site dedicated to the lousiest love letters in the world. You can see your letters in words as well as images in a hope that a pictographic representation can work its charm. Chances are, at the rate I'm going, I might find a copy of my letter there too.
If all else fails, however, grab a piece of paper and jot down the simple 'I love you.' It says it all. And that's just what I'm going to do.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
O Jaanam
Features different kinds of love letters like personal and classic love letters. Also helps you in writing your own notes.
Mohabbat
The site carries a large number of love letters to suit all occasions.
Lovelife
For those who fear rejection, send an anonymous love letter from this site.
Truekisses
For samples of what good love letters should be.
All Letters
Send well written love letters for a reasonable price.
Romance Central
Romantic love letters to bowl your man or maiden over.
Love-n-kisses
Valuable tips on writing a love letter.
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