Specific beats sentimental every single time.
'You mean a lot to me' is nice. 'You are the person who called me every day that month and never once made it awkward' is unforgettable.
Detail is the proof. It tells the person you were paying attention, which is the only currency that matters.
Say it out loud or write it down, but say the actual thing, not the summary of it.
How to actually do it
- 01Pick the person and the exact moment you are grateful for.
- 02Say the moment, not the adjective.
- 03Do not attach it to an occasion. Random lands harder.
You already know if this is the one. Go put a date on it.
Date it in the app