Begin with the person who will read it
These questions help you write a personal note rather than complete the original 40-question collection. Ask about a moment that meant something to your partner, or answer privately from your own perspective if the note is a surprise. Do not invent their feelings on their behalf.
Write the detail you would recognize together
Choose one scene: a late bus, a kitchen conversation, a difficult morning made easier. Say what the person did and why you remember it. Finish with a realistic hope or invitation. You do not need borrowed poetry or a sweeping promise to make the note personal. The full Questions of Love collection is the better starting point when you want a longer conversation together.