Brighten his day with these sweet little statements of love

Have you ever wanted to leave your man an adorable note, but every time you sit down to write or text, your brain goes blank? Maybe it’s hard to put your love for him into words. Maybe the thought of him just sends your mind spinning a million miles a minute. Either way, even the tiniest messages can leave a big impact. In this article, we’ll give you over nine dozen ideas for things to write or type in your boyfriend’s love notes: from compliments to puns to song lyrics!

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Good Morning Messages

  1. Leave him a sweet message to start his day. Waking up and heading off to work, school, or errands can be a drag. Help break up your boyfriend’s monotony by leaving a warm reminder that you’re thinking about him. It can be as grand as a poem or as simple as a “good luck today.” If you’re opting for a handwritten message, place your note somewhere you know he’ll look in the morning like his cereal box or car dashboard.
    • “Morning sunshine! I’m smiling just thinking about you!”
    • “Have a great day at work xx”
    • “I just woke up and I miss you already.”
    • “My morning commute is easier with you on my mind.”
    • “Between you and a billion dollars, I’d pick you every time.”
    • “I love you to the rising sun and back.”
    • “Thank you for being you.”
    • “The universe spoiled me when it gave me you. Now go kick butt today!”
    • “Te amo. Te veo esta noche.”
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Lunch Messages

  1. Put a kind thought in his lunchbox. The middle of the day can be tough. You’re tired from working hard and you’ve still got a few hours to go. Make your boyfriend’s lunch a little sweeter by putting a kind message in his sandwich bag or lunch pail. Or, if he goes out to eat, send him a text when you know he takes his lunch break.
    • “This meal was made with love (and a whole lot of butter)!”
    • “I put my heart into this meal. Hope it’s not too messy!”[1]
    • “You’re all that and this half-eaten bag of chips I found in the pantry.”
    • “I hope your day is as sweet as this cookie I made for you.”
    • “My stomach’s a sanctuary when I see you, because you give me so many butterflies.”
    • “Just saying I love you!”
    • “You make my heart (patty) melt!”
    • “Je t’adore. Bon appetit!”
    • “Enjoy this treat, because you’re mine!”
    • “All I need is you by my side. And all you need is protein. So I made you some turkey.”
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Good Night Messages

  1. Slip some loving words under his pillow. A lovely handwritten note can be just what your boyfriend needs after a long day. Leave him a sweet goodnight message in his bed, so he can doze off with your comforting words in mind.
    • “Goodnight my guardian angel.”
    • “I adore you. Sweet dreams, babe!”
    • “You’re my moon and stars. You make my world go round, and I’m dizzy with love for you.”[2]
    • “Just think: each night’s just one step closer to growing old together.”
    • “I love you more and more each day.”
    • “I can’t wait to see you again tomorrow!”
    • “When I fall asleep, I can’t wait to wake up. Because being with you is better than my wildest dreams!”
    • “Sleep tight. I’m so lucky I’m yours.”
    • “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you. But tonight will do.”
    • “Good night, darling! I’m so lucky you’re mine.”
    • “Being with you is like being wrapped in a blanket of love.”
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Compliments

  1. Tell your boyfriend something you like about him. Write down one of his physical features you love like his nose or his arms. Or mention an inner quality he has that you admire like his courage or his compassion. Whatever you pick, he’ll be sure to walk with extra confidence when he sees your message.
    • “You’re as brilliant as you are handsome.”
    • “You're the most handsome guy that's ever lived.”
    • “You’re the sweetest guy I’ve ever met.”
    • “Your smile brightens my day.”
    • “Your sense of style is impeccable.”
    • “Your face is endlessly kissable.”
    • “Your hair is as well-behaved as you are!”[3]
    • “You have the cutest nose.”
    • “In a ‘Boyfriend of the Year’ contest, you’d win bi-monthly.”
    • “You’re so hot, you take my breath away.”
    • “Your strong arms make me feel so safe.”
    • “Your charm is irresistible.”
    • “I have so much fun with you.”
    • “Your hugs are my favorite place to be.”
    • “Time stops when I look into those gorgeous eyes.”
    • "You’re amazing at everything you do.”
    • “You teach me how to be a better me.”
    • “Your laugh is my favorite sound.”
    • “I’m proud to be yours.”
    • "You’re the bravest person I’ve ever met."
    • “I’m always amazed by your ability to see the bright side of life.”[4]
    • Your kindness makes me feel like royalty.”
    • “You’re so much fun. I never get bored around you.”
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Jokes & Puns

  1. Use your wit and humor to make him smile. Who doesn’t love a good laugh? Write a kind, but playful joke or loving but groan-inducing pun about your man and leave it in a place he won’t expect (like in the microwave, or on his rearview mirror). The added element of surprise will only make your note funnier and sweeter.
    • “Nobody is perfect, but you’re pretty darn close.”
    • “I can’t believe how not sick of you I am.”
    • “I love you in more ways than you can count. Unless you can count to 4,972.”
    • “You’re the one I want to text when I’m drunk.”
    • “You’re the reason I get up in the morning. Well, you and the fact that I have to pee.”
    • “I love you more than I hate taxes. And I really hate taxes.”
    • “You drive me crazy but I prefer this road anyway 😉”
    • “I’m bananas for you. Let’s never split.”
    • “Honey, dew you know you’re one in a melon?”
    • “You’re sew cute. You push all the right buttons!”
    • “You’re sweet as apple pie and I think we make quite a pear.”
    • “Are you a boulder? Because you rock.”
    • "I’m not great at espressing my feelings, but I like you a latte.”
    • “Lemon tell you something. You’re the zest!”
    • “You’re a fungi! There’s so mushroom in my heart for you.”
    • “We’re a matcha made in heaven. We make other couples green with envy!”
    • “Honey, will you bee mine?”
    • “I think you’re egg-sellent. No yolk!”
    • “I’m so glad I got to meat you, because you’re barbe-cute!”
    • “You may not be-leaf me, but I’ve fall-en hard for you.”
    • “Call me Captain Ahab, because I whale always love you.”
    • “Meow did I end up with such a cool cat?”
    • “I porking love you. Pig time!”
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Steamy Shower Messages

  1. Leave a sensual thought on his bathroom mirror. Equally creative, suggestive, and thoughtful, next time your boyfriend takes a shower, ask him to leave the door unlocked. Then, when the mirror is fogged up, quietly come in and write a message to him using your finger. If you need ideas, remember that he’s looking at his own reflection.
    • “Wow! Someone’s been working out.”
    • “Hubba hubba! How did I find such a catch?”
    • “I like this suit on you ;)”
    • “My heart is still skipping a beat thinking about last night.”
    • “You. Me. Your room. Now.”
    • “Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the hottest of them all? Spoiler alert: it’s you.”
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“I Love You Because…”

  1. Write one of the many reasons you adore him. “I love you” is an enormously special phrase, but sometimes we take it for granted. Get specific and tell him one unique reason he makes your heart sing. “I love you” messages are best if they’re handwritten, but you can leave them anywhere: his backpack, his drawers, his coat pocket. The choice is yours!
    • “…You make me feel like my best self.”
    • “…Every day feels like an adventure with you.”
    • “…I never feel judged around you.”
    • “…You inspire me.”
    • “…You’re my happily ever after.”
    • “…Of the way you make me feel when you look at me.”
    • …You’re always honest with me.”
    • “…You love me even on my bad days.”
    • “…You make me laugh harder than anyone.”
    • “…You helped me find the light in the world.”
    • “…You make me believe in myself. And I believe in you.”
    • “…Even cold days feel warm when I’m with you.”[5]
    • “…I mean, have you seen you? How could I not?”
    • “…You make me feel understood.”
    • “…You don’t care what other people think of you But spoiler alert: we all like you a lot.”
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Quotes

  1. Use a quote or proverb from a writer you like. Your kind words don’t necessarily have to come from you. Find a sweet line in a book or a movie that reminds you of him, write it down, and place the note somewhere you know he’ll read it like his car or his bed.
    • “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” - Herman Hesse
    • “I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more.” - Angelita Lim[6]
    • “I love that you’re the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night.” - Nora Ephron[7]
    • "To be your friend was all I ever wanted. To be your lover was all I ever dreamed.” - Valerie Lombardo
    • “If you remember me, then I don’t care if everyone else forgets.” - Haruki Murakami
    • “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” - Proverbs 10:12[8]
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Song Lyrics

  1. Show your affection through the words of a song. As Longfellow wrote, music is the language of love, of the soul. So why not bare your soul by writing out a sweet note from a song your boyfriend likes? Draw in some music notes or instruments to make full use of your paper. Extra points if it’s a song you listened to together!
    • “If it’s wrong to love you, then my heart just won’t let me be right.” - Mariah Carey
    • "You’re the closest to heaven I’ll ever be.” - Goo Goo Dolls
    • “I was blessed, because I was loved by you.” - Céline Dion
    • “It’s always better when we’re together.” - Jack Johnson
    • I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is when you’re in the world.” - Elton John"

About This Article

John Keegan
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This article was co-authored by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Finn Kobler. John Keegan is a dating coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
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