Some new open when letter ideas...
So there are so many “open when” letter ideas, and as someone who is just getting the hang of being a milso, I will definitely use them, but not all of these apply to my relationship, and there are some that do, but could use a little modification. I’m not saying all of these will apply to you, obviously every relationship is different, but hopefully these will inspire you! Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
1. Open when you’re pissed at your bunkmates (write a little bit about how much that guy must suck, then create a fill in the blank for ranting)
2. Open when you miss your siblings (collect little notes from their siblings, and put them into the letter with yours, add some pictures)
3. Open when you miss your mom and dad (get notes and pictures from both their mom and dad)
4. Open when you miss your grandparents (do the same with grandparents and their notes and pictures)
5. Open when you miss your best friends (have their friends from home write them notes and send pictures)
5. Open when you just royally f*cked up (let them know about times when they thought they failed and it turned out okay, and tell them about all the fun things you would do if suddenly you found yourselves on the streets together)
6. Open when the navy makes you want to die (write up a list of a bunch of stupid things the organization in question has done in the past, then send them some memes about oil/the military)
7. Open when you’re feeling overworked and under-appreciated (send them a letter detailing what they mean to you, let them know how much you appreciate what they do, and send them some coupons for back rubs, foot rubs etc. to be cashed in when they get home)
8. Open when you’re upset because I didn’t consult you aka I accidentally got a dog (appologize, then let them know that you always value their opinion, and remind them that they’re always in your thoughts, but you are your own person dammit and somebody has to make decisions while they’re gone. also, you always dreamed of starting a dog sanctuary anyway...)
9. Open if you’re a mess and I can’t seem to help (send another note from their mom, along with a note from you telling them that you love them, you’re doing your best, and you’re in it for the long haul with whatever they need. put in their favorite kind of tea or hot drink)
10. Open if I’m a mess and you don’t know what to do (there are times when everyone feels hopeless helping their partner, so send them a list of things that you always love to talk about, remind them that they make you happy just by existing, and that everyone will pull though, then include an envelope addressed to your house, or write you email address down *winkwink*)
11. Open if the navy has stolen your identity/soul (send him facts about all the cool things this family members have done, and if you want to be cheeky draw a family tree, then make a fill in list of all the things that their proud of themselves for, what they love, their favorite foods, and some idiotic things they’ve done)
12. Open if you’re dead inside (print out a bunch of crappy memes, I mean the really bad ones that are so bad they’re great, put them in the letter, find some dirty puns, dark humor and write those down, then add in some pictures of people they love looking like idiots)
13. Open when you miss my boobs/butt (write a letter talking about how great they are, mention any freckles or birthmarks you have, then send them a diagram of perfect snuggle positions to get maximum boob access. Add in a couple pictures where they look good. Get as saucy as you want)
14. Open when you need some new audiobooks/music/podcasts (write about some of the new songs you’ve been getting into/ some awesome books you read recently, then surprise them with a little ipod with all of it downloaded since they don’t really get much internet on ships)
15. Open when you forget how awesome I am (write about how you met, some of the coolest things you’ve done together, some of the awesome gifts and things you’ve given/done for them, remind them that they love you and you love them)
16. Open when you forget how awesome you are (do something similar but write about all the cool things they’ve done, the people who love them and write as long of a list as possible about all the things that make them great)
17. Open when you need a little Jesus (send him some passages about forgiveness, love, perseverance and faith, then put in a little rosary. feel free to insert any kind of religion)
18. Open when your body just hurts (send them a letter reminding them of the crappy injuries they’ve had in the past, especially if it’s a stupid thing they did, and remind them to take care of themselves. stick some flat packs of advil in the envelope)
19. Open when your subordinates are being plebs (make them a fill in the blank for some ranting, give them some ideas for revenge/things they can say to the assholes, then remind them to be merciful, for no one could every be as perfect as they are. that’s just the curse of being so great)
20. Open when your superiors are being dicks (remind them again of their worth to you, their accomplishments in the navy, and then leave room for them to rant again. Put in some plans you have to take down the whole organization, make up some code names, signals etc. If you can, find pictures of their superiors online, print them off and put instruction for silly things to draw on their faces)
