Did that cute boy, or that pretty girl catch your eye? You want to approach them, but you just don’t have the ‘liver’. Did you ever think a letter could do the trick – introduce you and your intentions – and start you off on the path to their precious hearts?
Pure Genius! right? Read on young heart.
What to Include in Your Letter
The best notes to flatter your secret crush require something thoughtful, honest and unique. Stick to writing about how you feel, leaving out things like how you can’t stop thinking about them and over-used poetry like, “Roses are red, violets are blue…”
Your goal isn’t to scare them or suggest you are completely infatuated, but to declare your interest. To do so, spend time reflecting on what it is you appreciate about this person and then compile your letter with the following ideas.
Greeting
To make sure it gets in the right hands, don’t forget to write the name of the person you are crushing over. Identifying them by physical appearance can come across as creepy (e.g. Dear beautiful girl with really long legs), but can also be confusing if there’s more than one long-legged girl in class. Instead simply start your letter with, “Hi/Dear/To (Name of your crush).”
Introduction
Right away, tell them why you are taking the time to compile this letter. A simple, “I like you,” would be okay, or share what made you notice them (e.g. “Our eyes keep meeting each time I look your way”)
Body
Here’s where you tell your crush what makes them so special. Is it a common interest, their cute smile, or your admiration for his display on the football field? Explain what it is that makes the person unique without going on and on about how wonderful they are or how much you can’t stop thinking about them.
In a few sentences, you can tell him, “I thought the way you answered that question was pretty cool” or “I like your style”. Write something personal, but put yourself in your admirer’s shoes and create something that would impress, rather than scare them off.
Closing
What do you hope to get out of this? Are you hoping to set up a date? Do you want the opportunity to get to know him/her better or just express how you feel? Be clear about what you want and then share this in your closing.
A casual statement such as, “If you ever want to hang out” or “It will be my pleasure if you ever want to walk home with someone” are great ways to communicate your intentions. If you are not ready, and want to stay anonymous, you can end with, “I just wanted to let you know someone thinks you are pretty awesome”. Reading that, your admirer can’t help feeling special.
Signing Off
Are you ready to reveal your identity? You can do this by simply signing your name. You could also provide a hint about who you are (e.g. I’m the girl who always sits at the back of the class.) If you want to keep things anonymous sign it, “From your secret admirer.”
Delivering Your Letter
You can give the letter to your crush in person if you are ready to show them who you are. If that’s too direct, put it in their locker, ask someone you know to deliver it for you, or place it somewhere they’ll see it such as their desk or inside their bag.
Do tell me if it worked!
