I love you. For no reason other than for who you are. There’s nothing you can do that can make me love you less, there’s also nothing you can do to make me love you more.

Analysis & reflection

Oh, by the way, what did you think/ feel/ sense reading this short story? As a story listener, pay attention to this. And then ask yourself, “What next?” Your choice!

A love note is more than just the words. It’s also what’s not spoken. These unspoken parts of the story are found between the lines if it’s a text or note, or in the voice or the body language if it is just these words that are spoken.

A way of showing something of the story of these words could be shown with the following colour code: Facts … Thoughts/ emotions/ sensations … Consequences/ outcomes sought/ hopes

I love you!

(some appropriate form of physical touch, use of the person’s name, spoken lovingly, smile, eye contact)

For no reason other than for who you are.

(Of course, again spoken lovingly if it’s not a text!)

There’s nothing you can do that can make me love you less, there’s also nothing you can do to make me love you more.

(Confident, spoken from the heart. Maintain eye contact and smile.)

Saying, “I love you!” is fine, but how about adding in some things to make it a 3-part story in the way that has been demonstrated here. Make sure to pause after sharing it. Observe the response/ reaction before wisely choosing your next step 😉

Your comments

Because this is a workshop space, the task is to critique these stories and determine how you would make these stories your own so you can share them within your capacities, with skills, and in your style! Use the comment space below to share your ideas, responses, or ways to improve the story. If you don’t like the story as presented, rewrite it and share it giving your reasons to our learning community. Please add your own examples of stories you have seen, heard, or tried.