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Is This Letter to my Ex Okay?

Subliminal "I-Want-You-Back Letter" to my Ex?

Okay, I have a question for you guys. I have hand written a short and sweet good-bye letter to my ex. We've been broken up for three months at the end of this month, no contact whatsoever. At the end of June (when we broke up), he asked if we could still be friends, but I declined. I've already decided that I am going to give it to him, so that is not the issue, which is if this letter is suitable or not:

"Dear ---,

I know that we have not spoken in awhile. You are probably wondering why I am writing you at all. Well, remember when you stated that your mother is not renewing the lease on the house? I know you are both departing, and, I did not want you to go before I got to say good-bye.

I expect you have progressed. You may even still harbor some negativity in my direction, and I can live with that--I have lived with that. But that is all okay. I only want the best for you, and I want you to be happy, now and forever. I do not know if you are happy, but I presume that you are, and I want it to stay that way. The only thing I am most sad about though, is a wonderful friend I have lost, and will miss so, so much. Take care, ---. Be well. Stay safe."

I honestly do want a chance to say good-bye, because I'm not sure if he is moving or not, that's just what he told me at the end of June. I am also okay with him not responding, I've reached that point, because it will be closure for me, and I will feel satisfied that I did everything I could. But, if he does respond, I kind of want to get a line of communication going. Is there anything I should change, delete, or add in? Also, what would be the best way of delivering it to him? I was thinking I could place it under his windshield wiper in an envelope (like a parking ticket) late Sunday night, that way I know he would definitely get it the next time he used his car (he lives down the street from me). Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!

Update:

EDIT: girlyfab, I like your last suggestion, I might change that. And, I am an adult, I'm twenty-one years old, and in college--I know what all these words mean. I may change them, though, only because I wanted it to sound more formal, but, I also want it to be a little personal as well. I appreciate your suggestions, thanks!

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  • 9 years ago
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    It sounds a bit stuffy and there are some "big words" which don't suit the context and which don´t mean what you seem to think they mean. Its like you're trying to sound like an adult when you're not.

    Say "moved on" instead of "progressed", "Said" instead of "stated" "leaving" instead of "departing".

    Instead of " I do not know if you are happy, but I presume that you are" say "I hope you are". It sounds friendlier.

    Instead of " The only thing I am most sad about though, is a wonderful friend I have lost" say "What makes me sad the most is having lost you as a friend".

    Best of luck.

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    5 years ago

    good it's not honest. you stated you wish him again so you're mendacity within the letter so I say "No it's not OK." If he stated either one of you wish to have air that was once only a excellent solution to get a divorce with you. You ought to discover out the truly motive he dumped you, then you'll recognize if you'll be able to repair the challenge or now not. in the meantime I recommend you get severe approximately REALLY in need of to be his buddy and write a honest friendship letter and quit your delusion of having again in combination. when you quite care approximately this PERSON you'll simply discover it for your middle to wish to be his buddy. this would harm if he will get a female friend however simply feel of the outcome and that could be to have him from your existence altogether. GOOD LUCK!

  • 9 years ago

    Nice.

  • 9 years ago

    yea its ok how you are going to deliver it is a neat idea

    hope it works out for you

    can you please answer my question

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