Is it weird I want my boyfriend to write me a love letter?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend asked what he could do to make me happier (we've been going through a rough patch). I know he loves me but he's been a little neglectful so when he asked, I suggested he write me a letter. He agreed whole heartedly and I honestly think he forgot about it. He got busy. We have this little notebook we write in back and forth and he says sweet stuff (cheesy stuff like "you're beautiful or I love how you make me laugh" not even like complete sentences and doodles but nothing like the sort of expression I'd like ...so I think a letter would be best. He's very emotional and traditionally expressed his feelings in writing so I don't think it would've been a stretch...but how do I remind him/ask him without being pushy. I really don't want the traditional "make up" stuff: he can keep his jewelry and flowers and all that stuff. Him just taking time to think about me and do something I need would be enough.

Oh and by the way, I wrote him one early in the relationship (while he was out of the state for a while and he cherishes it...I mean he literally keeps it in his nightstand and I've caught him reading it a lot)

So is it weird to ask or remind him? This would mean a lot to me. Girls or guys let me know if I'm just being difficult or if its a good idea.

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+1 y

I think maybe people misunderstood...he asked what he could do for me, I don't want a card and flowers or a chocolates or another piece of jewelry I feel like a letter would have more value and meaning. So its not like I thought of this randomly with no prompting.

[Anonymous]

Yeah I mean, sounds like your boyfriend is some kind of libertine Casanova? Instead of writing love letters you should train him to write you love songs or hip hop instead of sonnets and letters.

[Asker]

I hope you're kidding...either way though I like the way you think :-) and he already writes poetry.

[Asker]

so songs wouldn't be that much of a stretch right?

[prophecy]

personally I think it's a bit too much. not to mention that you're putting too much value on words.

[Asker]

I don't...its just I think they're more valuable than anything else he's offering.

[prophecy]

then he's not offering much.

actions count, not words. and if you don't like his act forget about the words.

i think you're just looking for some other confirmation that he cares about you since you're not getting that from his behavior. am I right?

if I'm right, then forget about him.

[Asker]

No his behaviors been much better...and I trust him. He offers a "make up" gift if you will. This is just what he does after arguments and usually it makes HIM feel better (he feels less guilty after like a gift or special date) but those things make nothing for me...but I think this would make us both feel better,

[Pepper1104]

I wouldn't call it weird. Sounds to me like you have some sort of nostalgia

[NonchalantBro]

I think I'm gonna puke

[Asker]

Thanks very helpful dude.