Excerpted from HOW TO WRITE A LOVE LETTER

To get you started with your writing, here are some sentences you can complete to remind you of what you want to say and how you want to say it. Do this exercise before you proceed with your letter:

1. I'm writing this letter because I:

A. had a great date
B. want to see the person again
C. want to apologize
D. want to take the next step
E. want to say "I love you" in no uncertain terms
F. want to mark an occasion

2. The thing I admire most about the person receiving this letter is:

A. his or her wit
B. his or her smile
C. the way he or she makes me feel
D. that I can trust him or her
E. his or her intellect
F. his or her lovemaking skills
G. that certain thing he or she does