HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Read what’s on people’s minds and hearts this Valentine’s Day: below you’ll find a collection of anonymous love letters written by those in love, hoping for love, healed by love, spreading their love, heartbroken, and those appreciative of love. Hope you find yourself inspired by the gorgeous words down below. Thank you to all those who submitted– every voice deserves to be heard.
All of our Love,The Point Magazine Team
TO THE MOST LOYAL FRIEND I EVER HAD–
Thank you for sitting next to me on the second day of classes freshman year. You were the first person I had met in my life that truly got me, like truly truly got me, and I am so grateful I was given you at the hardest time in my life. I am so excited for the rest of our lives together. I love you endlessly, you are seriously my other half.
TO THE ONE WHO BROKE MY HEART–
These past months without you have been something I would have never expected. Being together for so long, I did not even realize what life could be like without you. When we broke up, it felt like you had taken a piece of me with you. I felt abandoned with no voice, alone to heal myself. You were my best friend and first love. It turns out though, I don’t need you. I did heal myself and I regained my sense of power in the process. Once I realized that I had to cut my mental ties, I was able to take it one day at a time. Cutting off my attachments to you was not as easy as it sounds, but time healed me. Even when my stomach would twist uncontrollably or the tears wouldn’t stop falling, I knew in my head that there would come a time when I felt whole again. Now, as I am writing this letter I can confidently say I do feel so happy and whole. I thought that I hated you for some time, but it turns out I actually don’t. In fact, I am very grateful for you. I am thankful for the many memories, experiences, and hours we shared together. I learned so much from you and our relationship and I don’t regret one thing. Finally, I am most grateful for the fact that you realized our relationship needed to come to an end. I was so in love that I don’t think I would have ever been able to do it myself. However, it needed to be done. Our relationship ran its course and in the end, we are just different. I have learned so much through losing you, and I will never forget this experience that has shaped who I am today. Love, No Longer Heartbroken.
TO MY GUY BEST FRIENDS–
Didn't think I could ever become as close as I did with you all and I am beyond grateful I did. Although I consider myself the most mature out of all of us (for obvious reasons), you guys have never failed to stand up for me, protect me, and make sure I’m always ok. Whether it be a text to check in, a random hug, a compliment when I’m down, you guys are always there for me. I am so happy we’ve surpassed that lovely boundary of what I really shouldn’t hear (like the details of your hookups) because I wouldn’t want to hear that from anyone else but you idiots. Hilarious, loving, fun and so much more, I’m so happy to call you guys some of my best friends and have you in my life. Don’t ever change. Wishing you so much love this valentine's day because you guys deserve itSending hugs for you all, your favorite.
TO THE ONE WITH A GIRLFRIEND ALREADY–
I saw the posts from your vacation. You look so happy holding hands with her. Congratulations. Wish you the best, but fuck you.From, the girl that you already fell out of love with.
TO THE ONE WHO DIDN’T THINK WE’D MAKE IT–
I wonder if you think about me/ Even though there was no guarantee/ If we would’ve worked out so I understand thats why you had those second thoughts about /Our relationship I miss so here i am in a constant state of reminisce / Writing this for you/ Who probably has no clue /That I wonder every day if you miss me /The way I miss you /So here’s to hoping you do, because quite honestly, I’m waiting for you.
TO THE BOY I LOVED WITH MY ENTIRE HEART–
I know its been a while and we have both changed so much, but I would give absolutely anything to relive one more summer night with you. I miss your adventurous self, your beautiful mind, and I miss the us we used to be. Thanks for showing me how much of an amazing and bad ass person I can be, but now I am her on my own without you holding my hand. From, the girl that is still letting go of the idea of us that doesn’t exist anymore.
TO ANONYMOUS–
I love you.
TO THE BOY WHO SWOOPED IN A LITTLE TOO LATE–
You said we were just friends so my crush went away. Feelings are long gone. So stop flirting w me, you literally have a girlfriend. Sincerely, the girl who is NOT trying to be a home wrecker.
TO THE BOY THAT DIDN’T REALIZE WHAT HE HAD UNTIL I WAS GONE–
I wrote you a poem and it goes like this: I now know what I deserve how I deserve to be treated / Things you never gave to me / You brought me to my low / And now I can recognize /The highs / Much more appreciated / I still think of you holding me in your armsthen I remember those sweet words/ Spoken from the same lips that convinced me I wasnt good enough/ You taught me what it feels like to forget how to love myself/ I thought it was okay/ I defended you /As you brought me up just to bring me back down again watched me crash. To Believed I needed to change/ A look in the mirror the face unrecognized to keep you happy/ Just to keep the voices low when they started to raise /At 2am / Changed for the worse or changed for the better a lot was learned either way/ Most importantly some people can’t be fixed no matter how hard we try /We can’t help them I tried I cared I couldn’t bear the burden /Of the emotional weight /Drowning me in my own frustrations /I hope you learned / Breaking others / Won’t heal your own wounds /They are too deep /You are too shallow/ Don’t keep ruining things for others/ Don’t keep ruining things for yourself. Sincerely, the girl who will secretly always be a little broken.
TO THE BOY WHO USE TO LIVE IN MY HALL–
I was shocked looking through last year's TPM post for valentines day— when I read through it and thought of you, it was then I realized and remembered, I was the one who wrote it. Thinking back, I remember I didn’t tell any of my friends I wrote that about you, as they were convinced at the time I was crushing on you, but I merely waved them off telling them they’re confused. Well little did I know they were right. Summer rolled around and damn did I fall for you… but for some odd reason not only was something holding me back from telling you, there was something holding me back from admitting it to myself too. I’ve come to realize, one of my biggest regrets that summer was not telling you sooner. I look back at last year’s anonymous letter and still see you for all those amazing qualities. I had also said, “I honestly don’t know what I want from this friendship, I just know that it is something I definitely needed.” I still believe that. Thank you for that friendship that I hope continues in whatever way it will. What will come of it I don’t know, but I like where we were, where we were going, and what’s to come in the future, if anything. I hope you stay in my life regardless of what’s to happen. You’re too good of a person to lose. Once again, thanks for being so loving and kind. So much love, the girl who use to live down the hall.
TO THE BOY WHO IS SITTING IN THE TULLY EATING GRILLED CHICKEN–
roses are red, your chicken seems tasty, your butt looks plump, even though you're sorta pasty.
TO THE BOY FROM MY ENGLISH CLASS–
Since the day we met it always felt right. Whatever it was, it didn’t feel like we were just getting to know each other, it felt like we had been close for ages. You were safe and almost made me feel at home when I was with you, but at the same time the way you looked at me gave me butterflies. That was then and this is now; shit happens and things change, you and I especially, but I will never forget that feeling. No one else since has been able to give me that feeling, but you could so easily. Somehow something about you made me happier than ever when we were together, and more heartbroken than I thought possible when we weren’t anymore. For all of this and so much more, thank you. Thank you for calming me down before my first college exam, for being my first college crush, but most importantly teaching me what it feels like to really fall and fall hard for someone —and then have to stand back up.xoxo, the girl from English class.
DEAR MOM–
It is easy to thank you for all the little things you do to make my life better. The constant texts and calls from you are appreciated, and I know you only reach out to me because you care. Even more, you drive up every other week to Fairfield just to see me and be with me. I am young and though there are times where all I crave is independence, without you helping me with every big problem in life I would be lost. You’ve gone above and beyond dedicating your life to me and my siblings, and I have never seen someone put so much love and care into three people. The things you physically give me don’t compare to what you’ve taught me: to shower the people you love with love. Even though I am an adult you shower me with so much love that I never have to question my worth or value. You have taught me to love myself fully and love the people who make my life better fully.When we fight, I know it is just because of how close we are. I can tell you anything without judgement and you will respond to me honestly. As a daughter there is nothing more comforting than knowing I have a mother I don’t need to hide anything from. Mom, what you do for me and the person you are has shaped me into the person I am today. Words cannot express how grateful I am for everything you do. I love you so much!
TO MY BEST FRIEND–
Thank God I found you at Fairf because I do not know where I would be without you. Finishing my sentences, crying over pointless tiktoks, laughing through movies in empty theaters, and being absolute crackheads together, I wouldn’t want anyone to be there next to me 22/7 (22 because of those two hours of sleep we get on the reg). I can’t wait to be back together, the dynamic duo in action— come back soon from abroad even though I’m so happy you’re having the time of your life <3 Mucho love per usual, you know who (currently FaceTiming your ass).
HAY-
The best thing that has happened to me was for you to come into my life. The first time I looked into your eyes, my heart was screaming for you. Just your presence alone has helped revive my soul from the suffering in life. You are an empowering, positive, and loving person. During the weekend raggers, I can always count on seeing your wild side come in full view. Your dancing and partying nature never fail to amaze me. It’s funny, When I first got to meet you, I would have never imagined you standing on a couch in a townhouse smiling and slamming your hand on the ceiling. Your smarts and wits, alongside your joking manner, leaves me in awe. None of your flaws can hinder my feelings for you. The memories I have with you will forever be engraved inside my mind. I always wanted to say something. Anything to let you know how much I felt. I just couldn’t. I now see you flying away, and I’m afraid it’s too late. It would be too awkward now. I kick myself about this every day. I lack openness and suppress whatever feelings I have. I’m naïve about love, and my idea of it is taken right out of love songs. I want to give myself, all of it, to you. I hope for you to take my hand, and together we can fall into this chaotic mess called love. Maybe someday, love will find us. But all I want you to know is that I love you and I have for a long time.Thank you for being you, Anonymous.
TO THE BOY I DID NOT EVEN DATE–
Grow up and stop messing with my head. Like thanks for that? You're not even that hot. XO
TO THE BOY WHO HAS MY HEART–
There’s nothing I would ever change about what we have. What we have is special, unique, one in a million. All the late nights talking, the stupid jokes, the loud singing during long car rides. I keep thinking to myself, what if I never came to Fairfield? How lucky was I to meet my best friend here, or better yet my soulmate. I wouldn’t want to change anything about you. Everything you do and say makes me love you more and more, if that’s even possible. To the boy who has my heart, you make me the best version of myself. I don’t know what I would do without you. I love you.
Sincerely, me.
TO THE ONE I THOUGHT I COULD TRUST–
I know you’re in love with him and it hurts. From, the one with the mutual love interest.
TO THE BEST ROOMMATES I EVER HAD–
Even though we did not start out as best friends from the start of college, we managed to find each other at the end of our sophomore year and that happened for a reason. I was going through a rough patch last year and I am so happy I stuck it out to end up becoming roommates with you guys. Words cannot describe how blessed I am to have found you guys. You three have made junior year the best year of my life and I cannot imagine Fairfield without you three. Thank you for all the laughs, the drunk memories, the hugs, the rant sessions, the shoulders to cry on, and most importantly, for just being there for me no questions asked. You three are the most beautiful people inside and out and don’t ever change for anyone. With the most love in the world, you already know who.
TO THE POINT–
You guys are all amazing and deserve so much credit. The magazine is amazing and s/o to Eleanor for creating such an amazing, cool magazine that I want to constantly read. Keep doing great things! Thank you so much & we love you!! - TPM