How to Write an Intimate Letter

Most people choose texting on their phones or social media to keep in touch with friends. However, nothing can be better than an “old-fashioned” intimate letter. In this article, wikiHow will show you how to write such a letter!

Table of Contents

The beginning of the letter

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Enter the date. If you decide to write the letter by hand, it would be great if you could add the date to the upper left corner of the paper. Many people store envelopes for years and want to see their date back to nostalgic for the past. Write it in full, such as “May 7, 2018”, or abbreviated with numbers, representing the day, month, and year.

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Write greetings. Handwritten letters or emails all begin with a salutation. That’s where you call the recipient’s name, such as: “Dear An” or “Hello Huong”. Think about the nature of your relationship with the recipient, as well as your own preferences and style, and choose your greeting accordingly.

If you want to use a slightly more formal style, you can use “dear” in your greeting. Although it may seem like a cliché, think about it: “dear” is actually a very sweet way of calling, showing that you care about that person. However, you don’t have to think too much: for your best friend or acquaintance you’ve just met, “dear” is equally appropriate.
If you want to use a more liberal style, you can start with “Hello [name]” or “This [Name]”. It is suitable to use when writing to friends or relatives. However, do not start business correspondence this way: it will seem too arbitrary.
Use a more personal greeting with someone extremely close to you or when you want to. For example: “Dear [Name]”, “My [Name]” or “Dear [Name]”.
Don’t forget to end the greeting with a comma. Usually the body of the message will begin on the next line.

Draft the body of the message

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Start with a few polite words. The first paragraph of an intimate letter is usually warm and comforting. It’s one way you can set the tone of your entire letter, letting the reader know that the next part is more informal than pragmatic or serious. Use the first lines to say hello, make jokes, or talk about the weather.

“How are you these days?” or “How are you?” are common openings. Asking questions helps to give the letter the feel of a longer conversation. If you want answers, feel free to ask any number of questions in this section.
You can use the first paragraph to get a closer look at the recipient’s life. For example: “I hope baby Mun enjoys going to school. Can’t believe she’s grown so much!”
Talking about the time of year is another common opening. Think of it as gossip before starting the actual conversation. For example: “Hope you are having a wonderful autumn. The trees in our neighborhood are as beautiful as ever today. But maybe next winter will be very cold.”

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Share news and personal information. Now it’s time to get to the main part of the letter: your purpose. Why are you initiating this conversation? Want to get back in touch with a long-lost friend, want to tell someone you miss them, or thank them for helping you out? Be direct, open and clear to get your message across effectively.

Talk about what’s going on in your life. Whatever you write, chances are your letter will be appreciated. However, the reader will feel closer (and therefore, this letter will be more effective) if it is written openly. Tell them about recent events, your feelings, and your plans for the future.
Don’t embellish your life: you’ll miss the point of an intimate letter. Don’t update the situation as if it were a holiday ad: just list everything you’ve done since the last letter, and readers will start scrolling to the bottom of the letter. You don’t have to go into your own problems, but try to sketch your life honestly.

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Write about topics that are relevant to the recipient. In the last meeting, what was he doing? Is he in danger of breaking up with his boyfriend? Is he going through a difficult season with the team? Repeat and ask questions to show that you really care about what’s going on in their life.

You can also talk about common interests. Write your thoughts on art, politics, recent events or any other topic you will talk to him about in person.
Consider recommending movies you’ve seen and think he’ll enjoy, or good books you’ve read. Sharing good information is always welcome in the letters.

Closing letter

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Closing letter. Write the last paragraph, send greetings to your friends or loved ones. The last paragraph usually has a lighter style but should still match the overall atmosphere of the letter. You should end it with a message that leaves a positive feeling in the reader’s heart.

Clarify again the purpose of your letter. For example, if you want to invite him to a party, you could write, “I really hope you can come!”. If you simply want to wish him a good time, write “Have a great summer!” or something similar.
Encourage him to write a reply. If you want a reply, write: “I look forward to hearing from you soon” or “Reply to my email!”

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Write a conclusion. This final salutation should match the overall style of the letter, be it traditional or casual, casual. As with greetings, let your relationship with the recipient determine your final greeting. Next, sign under this link.

If you want to end the letter formally, you can use “Sincerely”.
If you want a more relaxed style, use “[Your Name]”, “Dear” or “Have fun”.
For a closer relationship, choose “Dear”, “Love you”.

Advice

Check spelling before sending.
Read and edit the message before sending it.

Steps

The beginning of the letter

Draft the body of the message

Closing letter

Advice

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