Valentine’s day is around the corner and it’s the perfect time to show your partner some extra love! If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to add some romance into your love life, try writing a romantic love note. Love notes are a great way to ignite passion and romance back into your relationship.
Here are 4 steps to writing the perfect love note for your spouse.
1. Know your intentions. Are you feeling naughty or nice?
What is your desired outcome? Is this note a precursor to a night of passion or do you want your partner to feel loved and appreciated? Or both? Your love note should evoke an emotion, feeling or a visual that’s in alignment with your desired outcome. Start with the end result in mind.
2. Get Inspired:
If you’re in need of some romantic inspiration, turn to your favorite love songs. I like listening to the classics like The Isley Brothers, Al Green and Marvin Gay. Their classic love songs are filled with great love stories and beautiful words that can help jumpstart your inspiration. Don’t be afraid to use a line or two from your favorite love song to help you build on your love note.
3. Be Creative:
If I had to guess, I’ll bet that your love is no ordinary love. So why write an ordinary love note? This is your chance to let the love of your life know exactly how you feel. If you want to kick it up a notch, give your partner something to anticipate, like a romantic dinner for two or a night of passion. Add your own personal flavor and remember that a love note should excite and entice!
4. Love note placement and presentation.
What you say is almost as important as setting the mood. You can create a mood with the placement and presentation of your love note. Set a romantic mood and seal your love note with a kiss and tuck it in your partner’s wallet or purse to create an element of surprise. Add a small token or gift to your love note, like a red rose or a clue about the night’s plans, for a personalized touch.
I really enjoy writing my husband love notes. One of the things we have started doing is writing our history in a journal. We are using Love Stories. Love Store is is a memory keepsake journal to curate their journey together. We love the prompts in this journal and we really love reading what the other one has written for the prompts.
If you are not able to write a regular love note to your spouse, I highly recommend picking up Love Stories and start journaling your marriage in this personal “diary” that you can share with your spouse.
QUESTION: When was the last time you wrote your spouse a love letter? What was their response?
Thank you C.K. Alexander for these tips!
Cinella says
I think I have written one last year, but one I wrote a long time ago, my hubby thought it was a breaking up letter! oops!
Ronnie says
I don’t think I’ve written a love letter in so long… we used to do it a lot. Thanks for inspiring me. This will be my vday gift to him this year. 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Honestly, if my husband ever gave me a love note, I would laugh. These are awesome tips, though 🙂
becca says
Great tips on writing. I still hand write notes all the time. I think it’s more personal than an email.
AJ @ NutriFitMama says
It’s been a while- we both use to write them more often. Thanks for posting this- it’s definitely given me some inspirations and a great reminder of how important doing things like this for each other are!
Lorane says
Love Notes definitely need to be a “thing” again. Great Tips. If written well they can be used to set a mood
Mama to 5 BLessings says
IT has been years since I have written him a love letter. I so need to do this, it would make a nice Valentines gift.
Milena says
I think it’s been awhile….. ( She hangs her head) This is a nice reminder. Thank you.
Chelle @ Oh Just Stop Already says
Sadly it’s been a couple of years since I wrote one. I used to write them all the time when he was on deployments and workups. Now that he’s out and home all the time, it really just never crossed my mind.
Elizabeth Towns says
Do these same hints apply to love texts? I was thinking of sending some of those. I love this idea – it is classicly romantic.
Pam says
I haven’t written my hubby a love note in a while. I definitely need to do it, there’s nothing like a hand-written note to make someone feel special.
Debbie Denny says
We have written notes to each other off an on for several years. I thing love notes are wonderful to show you care,
Lois Alter Mark says
These are great tips. Love notes are so special and meaningful.
Jess Weaver says
Love letters are such an awesome and romantic gesture. I love hand written notes from my hubby!
Melissa Vera says
My husband is not much for writing or receiving notes he says actions speak louder. LOL
Liz Mays says
Love notes are such a classic and cute gesture. I guess I haven’t actually written one in a while.
maria @closetohome says
I could really use a love letter this Saturday, he has been traveling a lot and the kids have been on my nerves….
Kerri says
I am not sure when I wrote a letter last. But, you’ve inspired me to write a letter for Valentine’s Day.
Taya says
I never gotten into love notes. Guess I’m a new age baby and all about text messages and other phone sharing apps.
NJ @ A Cookie Before Dinner says
I don’t think I’ve ever written my husband a love letter! However, I tell him daily how much he means to me and how much I love him. Maybe today I’ll write it down instead of telling him!