The South is a bit mor informal and broad in the use of such terms than the North, hence they are used more.
Personally I agree that they are best used vocally, at tender moments. As far as putting them in print I follow the advice of the great lawyer and statesman Clarrence Darrow. Love letters were often evidence in estrangement of affection suits in his times.
Do right and fear no man. Don't write, and fear no woman.
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