Dear Old Love

"Dear Old Love" is short, anonymous notes to people we've loved (or at least liked). Requited or unrequited. The ex-husband in Grace Paley's short story "Wants" says to his ex-wife, "I attribute the dissolution of our marriage to the fact that you never invited the Bertrams to dinner." If you're bitter, that's the way to express it here. Currently going slowly. But if you have a note that really sings (sad, funny, sweet, fresh), submit away. Consider getting the Dear Old Love book! And, check the new book by Andy Selsberg: THE JOTTERY: Thought Experiments for Everyday Philosophers and Part-Time Geniuses. My Not Safe For Work or Play Twitter ishere. Thank you for your submissions and support.

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Fine

Would it break your heart to know I’m actually fine?

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Mass

There’s no evidence that thoughts have mass. But I can feel yours pressing on me at all times.

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New and Clever

You must have loved hurting me, because you always found new and clever ways to do it. 

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Like all ugly people, I can tell when someone’s in love with me, because they look at me like I’m beautiful. I waited too long to see that in your eyes and never did.

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Still Yearnin

He’s the love of my life, and I’m happy and know he’s the one. But sometimes I still yearn for you a little. I think I always will.

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Not That Day

One day I’ll be able to look at you and not feel a thing. But today is not that day.

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Going to Bed Drunk

I love going to bed drunk and fantasizing things that will never happen with you, and I can’t help but wonder if you dream about me, too.

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Sour

I think I finally understand your thing about lemons.

[dearoldlove]

Try The Jottery: a new book of mind games! Give it to a friend or loved one for graduation, in addition to a gift card for the hot wing place.

What are four things slow ceiling fans stir up, other than air?

Just what is it about that night that haunts and compels and drives you, all these years later?

It is said that one can take a vacation in a single breath. What are some places you’d like to go on your next breathcation?

...and more!

[dearoldlove]

Organic. Humanely-Raised.

If you ask me, it doesn’t get more organic than you and me…but you would never ask me. 

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Sparkle

I knew I was falling for you when I looked up from my shoes and saw you smiling at me with a sparkle in your eyes. I won’t ever forget that.

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Driving Angry

I’m getting over you by convincing myself it was your fault. It might not be the best way, but being angry is much more tolerable than being miserable.

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Swing

Your dating profile tells me you want to do everything I got you into with someone else. Swing dancing, learning Arabic, rock climbing...

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Naming from Afar

You gave names to your daughters that I picked out. Does your spouse know?

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Name that Pain

I still feel pain when I hear your name.

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The Moment

It’s been almost 20 years and I still remember the moment you walked into the room. Only wish you’d stayed.

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Therapist Theory

My therapist has some really compelling things to say about you.