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CBS Mornings Host Tony Dokoupil Shares The Only Three Rules To Writing The Perfect Love Letter

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by Tony Dokoupil
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Fact: Any partner who’s ever told you they were fine with a romantic love letter in lieu of a gift was lying. Also a fact: A romantic note paired with the perfect gift will win you points that will last you into the New Year and beyond. Such a note shouldn’t recount your entire epic love story — there’s only so much paper real estate on fine stationery — so a short and sweet encapsulation of the unique love you’ve found is all you need. In Found Love: Gift Notes, we asked fathers to share a quick tip on how to say a lot to the mother of their children in only a few words.

I have three rules for a successful love letter. First, get a working pen. Second, search for a new way to say I love you. Third, know that you will fail but that trying is succeeding. You can’t explain love. You can only demonstrate it—which is the point of a love letter. For example:

Dear Katy,
The only thing I’d ever dream of doing without you is going on a cruise because I know you hate the idea of a cruise. But honey? I don’t like a Disney Magic Stateroom without you.
XO
Tony

Tony Dokoupil is the co-host of CBS Mornings; his spouse is MSNBC correspondent Katy Tur.

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