How Will My Kids Experience Love Without Handwritten Notes?

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Fifteen years have flown by, and my beloved shoebox of notes has vanished—likely lost in a move. Without any physical reminders, I’m left with memories of my teenage years spent exchanging heartfelt notes that shaped my early crushes and friendships. We crafted elaborate plans, formed bonds, and expressed ourselves through colorful ink, doodles, and hearts dotting our “i’s.” There was a certain charm in the way we communicated, with poetry and humor woven into each folded piece of paper.

Almost every moment of my youth included a note in hand: snuggled up on my bed, tucked between the pages of a math book, hidden in my locker, or folded into a perfect triangle in my pocket. My dad was right; I wish I could revisit those tales my friends and I spun and the dramas that played out through our scribbled letters.

I can’t help but wonder what my kids will miss out on without the classic handwritten note as a staple of their childhood. How will they navigate love and friendship through the brevity of texts filled with emojis and one-liners?

When I think of romance in the age of texting, I mainly reflect on my own relationship with my husband. Sure, we’ve been together since the dawn of the millennium, but our recent texting conversation revolved around a picture of a grub on our driveway. Not exactly romantic! Texting often strips away the sentimentality that notes once delivered. I guarantee a handwritten note would never have mentioned lawn pests. Even when we try to be sweet over text, we settle for “luv u.”

On the flip side, the art of writing notes allows people to delve into their feelings in ways technology and spoken words can’t replicate. Unfortunately, this beautiful form of communication has rapidly faded over the years.

The last notable pop culture moment celebrating notes was in that classic Friends episode, “The One With the Jellyfish,” where Rachel penned Ross an 18-page note (front and back) detailing her terms for getting back together. That scene encapsulated the essence of note-writing so perfectly that I don’t even miss my old shoebox.

Like in Friends, I’ve received heartfelt note soliloquies that brought joy, heartbreak, and a sprinkle of frustration. I’ve written them too! No ambiguity; the messages were clear, with emotions flowing directly to paper.

But how do kids express themselves now? I don’t quite understand.

While love has thrived before the written word existed, I’m curious how my children will discover those subtleties and convey their feelings on their devices. I’m still trying to figure it out myself! Maybe I should jot down my thoughts on a scrap of paper.

I’ll just have to trust my kids to find their own way, while I text my husband about picking up the dry cleaning (wink emoji).

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In summary, as technology evolves, the way we communicate love and friendship is transforming. While notes may be less common, it’ll be fascinating to see how future generations find their voice in a digital world.