Suffering through a break up? It can be hard, especially when you want the person back. You've probably tried everything, haven't you? Despite what movies tell you, you won't win them back by standing outside their window with a boom-box. Instead, try something simple. Write them a letter.

Maybe it's been a long time. That's no surprise either; these days writing such letters is rather a lost art. But if you've decided that you really want to get back together with your ex, maybe you should hone those rusty letter-writing skills. Read on, and we'll explain why.

Centuries ago, great romances were evolved through letters back and forth. One example is the nobleman of the British Empire who had to leave England when taking care of business and property in the colonies. They would carry out their relationship with their significant other with letters filled with passion and romance.

Letter writing was no fast process. You've probably seen quills and ink bottles, but did you know that they were actually used for writing? True fact. Also, they didn't write on paper but on parchment. When they sealed the writing in an envelope, there was no cute stickers or lick-able adhesive. No, they use wax with a personalized seal. The letter was then sent from the colony back to England by any four-legged animal you can think of.

Months later, after a potentially arduous voyage over dangerous waters, the letter would finally reach his beloved. Can you imagine the joy and excitement with which it was greeted? Can you imagine how cherished the letter was and how many times it was read and reread until another letter came?

After months of waiting, the lover crafts her loving response. Several months later, the Englishman receives it and beings his next letter. A never ending process that brings the two lovers together.

Today we are in an age of constant communication. With the ability to simply text, or update a webpage like Facebook, email, or instant messaging, there is considerably less time involved when creating a message to someone. Letters symbolize a message of greater meaning and thought.

If you want to win your love back, then write a letter. No gift can measure up to the care and effort you put into your loving words.