GUIDELINES
- Let the reader know your intent.
- Explain how hard it is to say goodbye and the possible reasons for the decision.
- Finish by expressing your sadness and your intention to hold on to the relationship, if you mean it.
SAMPLE LETTER
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Letter Date]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-
Dear [Recipients Name],
It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter to say goodbye.
Since it is my family that has made this decision to move, there is not much I can do. But this move is going to be the hardest for me.
Leaving you behind is the last thing I have ever wanted to do. I am not giving up on us, though. I love you.
Sincerely,
[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-
[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -
Goodbye letter to someone you love.
Further things to consider when writing goodbye letters to someone you love
Goodbye Letters
Goodbye letters are letters written to express good wishes at the end of a conversation or when parting with the loved ones. These letters are sent to people you know well and whom you wish to meet again in the future. When you decide to leave a company, for instance, it is a great idea to say goodbye to colleagues and coworkers. Sending a letter to each one of them is the best way to say goodbye. It also helps you to stay connected. In addition, it helps keep the memories shared with these people alive.
Goodbye letters are informal, and therefore should have a personal touch. Let the recipient know the reason why you are writing. Mention your day of departure from the company. For each letter, add something personal like a memory of a great time you shared or a goal you successfully achieved together. Cite relevant information such as an expected change in a role or the person who is going to replace you. You might want to mention briefly what you will be doing next. If you are leaving due to a bad situation, refrain from making negative comments. End by saying goodbye.
Letters to Someone You Love
Letters to someone you love are, simply, the letters you send to a person you cherish and care about. The recipient of such letters could be your parents, your brother or sister, your child, your spouse, or any other person you truly care about. Although the words can still come out of your mouth, writing a letter to someone you love gives you an opportunity to choose the right words to express your appreciation and admiration for your dearest. It doesn't matter if the letter sounds funny or funky as long as your words come from the heart.
When writing letters to someone you love, you first need to evaluate your relationship with this person so that you can determine which direction your letter is going to take. Begin the letter with an intriguing phrase that will immediately catch the recipient's attention. Tell the recipient exactly why you are taking the time to write. Discuss happy memories the two of you have shared, especially those you think the person might have forgotten over time. Mention your beloved's strong and best qualities and how he/she has changed your life. End with a statement that reaffirms your love for this person.
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