Some advice on writing stuff.
 

Okay, as some of you already know,I'll be in Asia for a year. The problem is that I also have a girlfrend, who will be staying behind. She has asked me to write her some sort of romantic goodbye letter. Unfortunately, I suck at these things, REALLY suck. I am really not a romantic guy, in fact I'd like to avoid most romantic stuff, but this is really unavoidable.

What I'm looking for is concrete stuff to write, not crap like "just write what you are feeling", because I can't do stuff like that. Help me out please ;_;.

Can't you write a sample so we know how your writing style is and see if it's suitable? That way, it's easier for us to advice you on what to add, what to remove and such.

One other way is to write horribly, to the extent that she'll laugh at it, and tell her the truth that you're horrible at writing letters. Sometimes they prefer your honesty rather than something fake.

Also, where in Asia?

Very unfortunate to have to say goodbye on your weak foot. Hmm...four ideas:

1. Write out everything you like about her, everything you did together, brainstorm the hell out of this, and then connect a few things together for a letter. Try for inside jokes
2. Read through some poetry/music lyrics and find something that expresses it for you
3. Play to your strengths. Instead of writing, make a scrap book, a song, a piece of furniture, a cake, etc.
4. Don't listen to her. Give her a piece of jewelry or a stuffed animal - something to hold onto and fiddle with in your absence

If all else fails, bend her down, kiss her, and walk off.

start with memories, of what you've both done together.

(where in asia, btw)

I'm not sure how long this is supposed to be, but:
If you want to make it longer, add a paragraph between the two about you two together ("remember that summer rain and you got all wet, because I had the umbrella?"), and perhaps things you like about her ("the way you crack your knuckles is so charming").

Good luck making this relationship work, by the way.

Writing horribly is not really a good idea, since she tends to be pretty serious about those things, and I'm too lazy to fix things afterwards =/.

Although buying her stuff is a nice idea, I had some bad experiences in the past (headless teddybears, or strangled with jewelry I gave with them).

I've had a few suggestinos in my journal, and just like Unfortunate, a scrapbook's a cool idea, and I'll probably work with something like that.

Thanks a lot Surasshu! that's really just the kind of thing I need, and you've given me a great introduction, really cool kerel!

Also, Japan

Maybe a framed photo of you two together would be a good parting gift. Or a stuffed animal. You could also consider writing her a poem instead. Or taking inspiration from a song's lyrics about saying goodbye (there are a gazillion). You can PM me if you want to consider that idea since I have a lot of great classic songs that can make potentially good lyric letters.

LOL, graag gedaan. Good luck! =D

Definatly give something that will invoke memories whenever she sees it, and then just write or send pictures to her through snail mail every now and then. Just like a short letter that sums up what has been happening with you.