Friendship Letters

In the old days, letters were the only way that people had to stay in contact with each other if they didn’t happen to live on the same street.

People might go months or years without seeing their friends, and the only way they had to carry on their friendships was by writing long and meaningful letters to one another.

Nowadays, most of us are glued to our phones and computer screens, keeping up a never-ending conversation with all the friends we’ve ever met. With the advent of internet social networking, it seems impossible to lose track of anyone in our lives.

Still, the sheer volume of correspondence we all deal with can mean that we might not notice a friendship or two slipping through the cracks. The best way to prevent this is to write something personal to our friends on a one-and-one basis every now and then, showing them that we still care. Even in the electronic age, a simple letter of friendship can hold distinctive value.

The medium you choose to write a letter can have just as much meaning as the letter itself, especially now that there are so many choices. Even if you normally use only one of these, consider trying another when you decide to send a special message. Let your friends know that you’ve been thinking about them!

• Old-School Pen and Paper: Anyone young enough to have an unlimited texting plan would probably scoff at the idea of sitting down to write a letter on a piece of paper, but even this ancient technology can still have its merits. A handwritten letter is one of the most personal and sincere ways to say something to someone, and it gives the recipient something physical to cherish if the content is especially meaningful.
• Email: This is the invention that changed the world. Most of what people used to say with paper letters is now said through email. Email is a method of communication that can truly be used for any purpose, from a short note to a business contract to a long, heartfelt personal letter. If you need to express something important to a friend of yours, email is probably the next-best thing to a phone call or seeing them in person.
• Facebook/Social Networking: Here you can post private messages to your friend’s Facebook wall or other interaction zone. These are generally more involved than a text, but not as long or detailed as an email. Messages like these are a great way to hash out future plans, when the discussion involves a lot of details that might need to be easily accessed later.
• Texting/Instant Messaging: The beauty of this technology is that it lets you carry on a conversation in real time, from anywhere in the world. It isn’t really suited to writing something longer or more meaningful, though. Be sure not to use texting to communicate about weighty matters, as this might be somewhat insulting to your friends. But it’s perfect for happily chatting away about anything else that might be on your mind!

Fantastic Friendship Letters

Thank You Letter To A Friend

Abigail Adams
234, Park View
California.

23rd March, 2005.

Dear Adam,

It is indeed very rare in this day and age to find true friends on whom we can completely rely and trust. Yet, when we do find such true friends, it is also so easy to take them for granted.

But today I would like to thank you for being my friend and making that special difference in my life.

With best wishes,
Warmly,
Eliza

Sorry Letter To A Friend

Allan Daniels,
Brooklyn Public University
Brooklyn

23rd May 2008

Dear Allan,

I am sorry to inform you that I am being transferred to another university campus from next semester. I had made the application early this year as advised by my father and my class' associate professor who both felt that the environment here in the City was doing little to help me concentrate on my studies. I know that our friendship has grown stronger lately as we have so much in common and have been through similar experiences while in this campus and I deeply regret having kept this from you. I have been promising myself all along that I would gather the courage to tell you face to face but as days went by, my courage thinned.

So, I am writing to let you know that I am going to miss you and will write to you as many times as I can. I would however like to see you next week before I start making preparations for the transfer.

Yours truly,
Martin.

Goodbye Letter To A Friend

Elsa Richardson,
420, Old Birmingham Street,
Birmingham.

30th April, 2007.

Dear Elsa,

Our time together has come to an end and I just could not leave without bidding you a proper farewell. I shall remember the pleasant time we have had these past few days for a long time to come.

I especially enjoyed our long walks along the beach. It was good to catch up and reminisce about out time together in high school and college. I am so glad Mrs Thompson forced us to sit together in high school. We otherwise would not be the good friends we are today.

My cell phone number and email address remain the same. Do keep in touch. I leave you my warmest thanks and best regards for the future.

Kind regards,
Janis Parker.