How to End a Letter to a Friend (in English)

Letters are a great way to let friends know that you think of them, and it’s relatively simple to end a letter to a friend. Wrap up what you want to say in the conclusion. Choose a casual ending or reflect how you feel for the person. Continue that in the signature and postscript if you like. This wikiHow teaches you how to end a letter to a friend in English.

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Add ending

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Indicates that you are ending the letter in the last paragraph. In the last paragraph, encapsulate the body of the message. For the informal letter, this paragraph is mainly about how you want them to return the letter or hope that the friend will visit. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Add something like: “Thanks for writing. I hope to see you soon.” (Thank you for your letter. Hope to see you soon.)

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Summarize anything that you want them to remember. The last paragraph is the right place to repeat any important information. That way, your friend will recall it as soon as you finish reading it.

For example, you could write: “Remember, we’ll be there on Saturday at 8 am sharp. Be dressed to impress!” (Don’t forget we’ll be there at exactly 8 a.m. Saturday. Dress up to impress!)

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Try to end the letter in a cheerful tone. Everyone likes to hear good things about the ending. That will leave a feeling of joy when reading the letter. Of course, if you’re announcing sad news, ending the letter with bright colors won’t be appropriate. Evaluate yourself and use correct intonation. ^{[2] X Research Source}

For example, you could say, “I plan to come soon for a visit. I can’t wait to see you!” (I plan to visit you soon. Can’t wait to see you!)

Choose a regular ending

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End simply with “Love” to your best friend. This is a classic and often unimpressive conclusion. Simply let your friend know that you are thinking of them fondly. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

You can also use “With love” or “Love always” as a few variations.

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Show affection by using “Affectionately” or “Fondly” with a good friend. If you’re not used to using “Love” with friends, endings like “Affectionately” or “Fondly” can also convey affection. The end of this letter shows that person that you are happy to be their friend. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

You can also use “Hugs” or “Yours”.

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Politely use “As Always” or “Kind Regards” to acquaintances. If the person is socially related to you and not very close, you probably won’t want to use “Love” or even “Affectionately”. “As always” and “Kind regards” are good endings that aren’t too intimate. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Other choices include “As ever” or “Warm regards”. “Until next time” is also very relevant.

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Try using “See you soon” if you’re going to be friends with the recipient in person. This type of closing is simple and direct, and also gives a positive feeling that you are looking forward to the opportunity to visit them. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

You can also use “See you shortly” or “See you on Sunday!” to see you soon

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Select “Gratefully” if you are thanking this person for something. Sometimes you will need to thank someone in the mail. In this case, ending the letter with “Gratefully” would be very appropriate. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

You can also say “Thankfully yours” or “Gratefully yours”.

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Choose “Later Gator” for a fun ending. Saying silly things sometimes feels funny too. If this friend likes it, there’s no reason you should be serious about closing the letter. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

You can also use “Later Vader”, “Only you can prevent forest fires”, “Confusion to our enemies”, “Yours till pigs fly”, “Stay tuned” or “After awhile crocodile”.

End the message directly

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Let your friends know that you are thinking about them by using “Take care”. If you’re worried about that person, here’s how to close the letter as a reminder to ask them to take good care of themselves. ^{[9] X Research Source}

You can also use “Take it easy”, “Take care of yourself” or “Kind thoughts”.

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Have a nice day with them through the “Have a nice day” ending. By closing this letter, you are encouraging them to enjoy life. This is an old one, but it’s still effective. ^{[10] X Research Source}

You can also write: “Have a great weekend!” (Wishing you a great weekend!)

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Use “Enjoy” if you include a recipe or gift. Maybe you sent a bookmark, a gift card, or a small gift. The word “Enjoy” implies hoping that the person will like and be happy with the gift. ^{[11] X Research Source}

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Write “Stay as you are” to show that you like them for who they are. This is a sweet ending that shows how much you like that friend, that they are the best and don’t need to change! ^{[12] X Research Source}

Although not as direct as the above sentence, you can also use “You’re amazing” or “You’re awesome”.

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Select “Be safe” if you are worried about the person. Maybe this friend is traveling or is living alone most of the time. The ending “Be safe” shows that you are worried about their safety and expect the other person to try to stay safe. ^{[13] X Research Source}

You can also use “Stay safe” or “Watch out for yourself”.

Sign and postscript

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Put a comma at the end of the closing sentence. With any closing style, you also need to include a comma at the end of the sentence. If emphasis is needed, you can use an exclamation point instead. ^{[14] X Research Source}

For example, you could end your letter like this:
- Love,
- stay safe,
- Affectionately,
- Stay as you are!

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Drop a line and sign. Leave a blank line between the conclusion and the signature. Since this is a letter to a friend, usually just signing it is enough. ^{[15] X Research Source}

You can also use the nickname that the person calls you.

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Add a postscript if you forgot to mention something in the letter. After completing the letter and remembering what to add, you will not be able to return to add because there is no space left. The postscripts are abbreviated as “PS” and are located immediately after the signature. This is a way of adding something that the sender forgot to mention in the letter, usually handwritten at the bottom. Today, postscripts are also used in both typed letters and emails as a way to add a bit of truth or an interesting confession. ^{[16] X Research Source}

For example, you could write: “PS You’d better write me back goofball!” (P.S.: you’d better mail me back, you moron!) to humorously threaten if this friend rarely sends you letters back.
Or you can also write: “PS I hope this letter gets there before I do!” (P.S.: I hope this letter gets there before I do!)

Steps

Add ending

Choose a regular ending

End the message directly

Sign and postscript

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