When and How to Express Your Love

Because many people have a hard enough time defining their love, expressing it
may be even more difficult. You might get into a relationship and wonder
“Should I say ‘I love you’ before the other person says it?” or “Should I sign an
e-mail or card, ‘Love’?” If you express your love to someone before he or she
expresses it, then you are taking a risk that your love will not be reciprocated(return (love,affection,etc) to someone who gives it).
Since unrequited (of a feeling,especially love) not returned) love is a painful feeling, try to be sure you are really feeling love before you make your pronouncement (authoritative announcement or declaration ).


If you feel somewhat certain that expressing your love will be well received, then one way to
convey it is by writing a love letter. It's one of the most romantic ways to get closer to someone.
Here are some tips for composing a love letter:


• Make it personal and from your heart.

• Focus on the person to whom you're writing. That will help you express your true feelings.
• Express why this person brings meaning into your life.
• Write like you talk. Don't try to sound like a “writer.”
• Don't be afraid to use words such as forever, everlasting, passion, together, devotion,
fulfillment, and love.

• Focus on writing your own thoughts; you might also want to include famous quotes about
love, or a short love poem.

• Hand write it on a romantic card or stationery.



Although expressing your love can feel scary at first, you shouldn't be afraid to say, write,
or—most importantly show how you feel for someone. If the object of your affection feels the
same way, then you will both know that you love each other, and that will bring you closer
together. If that person does not respond positively to your proclamation(announce officially or publicly.declare(some one) to be.indicate clearly) of love, then it will help you understand that you have to keep your feelings in perspective (and to yourself) until either this person develops love for you, or you get over him or her and move on.