Love is not always expressed through grand gestures. Sometimes it shows up in small, ordinary things, like an old voice mail message, a grocery list written by someone you don’t want to forget, a concert ticket or a key that doesn’t open any doors in your home. On their own, these items might seem insignificant. But they hold a deep personal meaning to the people who have kept them as mementos of love.
We’re looking to hear from readers who have held on to small items that remind them of love, whether it’s romantic, familial, platonic or otherwise. These keepsakes may have endured long after a relationship changed or ended, but they still carry emotional weight.
We’re interested in the stories behind these objects: why you kept it, what it represented then and how its meaning may have changed over time. Whether your story is joyful, bittersweet or nostalgic, we want to hear it.
If selected, your submission may be included in an article that explores the small, often-overlooked items that people hold on to as reminders of love.
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