I love you soooooo much! You’re smart, funny, creative, and gorgeous! There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you … well, almost nothing!

Analysis & reflection

By the way, having read this story, what did you think/ feel/ sense? As a story listener, ‘listen’ to your responses.

And then ask yourself, “What next?” That’s 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 indicating the story parts in these words above note could be shown with the following colour code:

Facts … Thoughts/ emotions/ sensations … Consequences/ outcomes sought/ hopes … Note any responses. … Decide what to do next.

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I love you soooooo much!

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

You’re smart, funny, creative, and gorgeous!

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

There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you … well, almost nothing!

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

Pause

(If you are telling this story, observe responses. If you are hearing this story, observe your own responses)

What’s next? You choose!

(Smile? Respond somehow? Silence? Reply with a story? Ask for clarification? )

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Saying, “I love you!” is fine, but how about adding in some elements to make it a 3-part story as shown above? Even changing the order or each part makes it work! Make sure to pause after sharing it. Observe the response/reaction before wisely choosing your next step 😉

Your comments

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