11 Cute Ways To Say "I Love You" In A Text

Updated March 21, 2024by Regain Editorial Team

Being in love is such a beautiful thing. When you’re just falling in love with someone and you wish that you could be with them all the time, it can be difficult to spend time apart, especially when you want to take your relationship a step deeper.

It’s healthy to have some distance as a couple, but you can still enjoy flirting and showing affection through text messaging as often as you’d like with your special person. In fact, it’s very healthy to express your love for your partner with affectionate text messages like "Happy Anniversary!" or "Last night was a blast!" 

If you've gotten to the stage in your relationship where you really want to let them know you love them, there are many cute ways to say "I love you" without actually saying those three words. Let’s begin to discover some cute texts to send to your partner to let them know how you feel.

“I miss you”

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Saying I love you can be more important than you think

Sometimes it’s possible to say “I love you” without ever really saying it at all. When you send your partner a simple text saying that you miss them, it shows that you care for them. This message conveys how much you wish they were there and that you could be spending a bit of time together. It’s a simple way to show your partner that you’re thinking about them and make them feel good at the same time.

Emojis

You don’t really have to type out the words “I love you” in the modern era to get your love notes across. Many people wind up using various emojis to tell their partners how they’re feeling. You can send your partner a heart emoji during the day at some point to show him or her that you love them. It could also be cute to use emojis that have hearts for eyes or any other types of emojis that you find fitting to wish them a wonderful day.  One of the best things about using emojis to express emotions is that there are so many possibilities. 

“Thinking about you…”

Sending your partner a text that simply says “Thinking about you” is another way to show your love. Is your lover crossing your mind constantly throughout the day? Why not let them know that they're on your mind? It may to make your partner’s day to know how loved and missed they are while you’re away at work or school.

“Thank you”

There are times when a “thank you” text can be just as important as one that says "I love you." Thanking your partner for all that they mean to you is a wonderful way to say that you love them. You can thank them for being so supportive and for always being on your side. Thank them for just being themselves and let them know that they enrich your life.

“I’m looking forward to cuddling later…”

Most couples look forward to some quality cuddling time at the end of a long day. If you want a fun and honest way to say “I love you” through text, consider telling your partner how much you’re looking forward to cuddling time. You can let them know that you're totally ready to be like two puzzle pieces, fitting together perfectly. It helps to remind them of your favorite intimate moments while showing them that they’re on your mind as you go through your workday. If cuddling up and watching a good movie is your favorite pastime and your partner feels the same way, then this is a great idea for you.

“Hey beautiful/handsome”

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You should never be afraid to compliment your lover. It’s something that can make them feel good about themselves and show just how much you’re attracted to them. Even a simple text such as “Hey beautiful” or “Hey handsome” can be a way to show your love. It empowers the person that receives the message and lets them know that your heart belongs to them.

Everyone wants to be able to feel like they are sexy, and sending messages like this helps. Boost your partner’s self-confidence and tell them what you’re thinking. Let them know how much you enjoy staring into their eyes. This can show how in love you are while also making your partner feel good about themselves.

Send love songs through text

Does your significant other make you want to burst into song because you love them so much? Okay, that might be going a bit too far, but true love really can make your heart sing. Consider sending a link to a song that expresses how you feel about them. Taylor Swift's "Love Story" might just make their day that much better, and it could wind up setting the proper romantic tone for later on in the evening.

Send song lyrics

Sending your partner some fun love song lyrics is another interesting and cute way to say “I love you” in a text. There's a good chance that you have many love songs you enjoy. It doesn't really matter which genre of music you take a lyric from. All that matters is using the song lyrics to get your sentiment across properly and express how much you love your partner.

Go through your Spotify playlist and pick out songs that remind you of your significant other. As you listen to the songs, a lyric you can text is sure to pop out at you eventually. Finding song lyrics is simple and sometimes your favorite artists just seem to be better at expressing love in words than you will ever be. Whether you’re into rock or rap, it shouldn’t be hard to find a song that speaks to your heart and how your partner brings light to your life.

Send love poems

Do you want to be able to express your love for your partner in the most eloquent way possible? You probably do, but it might not be so easy for you to come up with just the right words. You might struggle to come up with just the right description for how your special someone makes you feel. 

Love poems can be a bit cheesy sometimes, but they can be a good way to express what's inside your heart. Whether you’re looking for something modern or if you decide to go old school, it won’t be hard to find love poems online. Simply paste the passage that speaks to your heart into your text message field and hit “send.” 

Take a picture

Another way to make your partner’s day is to send them a pic along with your “I love you” message. This doesn’t mean that you have to take a risqué pic of yourself in order to get your partner’s attention. Send a simple selfie highlighting your smile or bedroom eyes. You could get a little bit silly and use special filters or other things as well, if you’d like. Just make sure that the pic matches your own style and sense of humor. Your partner is sure to love it.

Be real

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Saying I love you can be more important than you think

All of the above creative ways to say "I love you" through a text message are great. But you could also decide to just be real and express your heart. Does your significant other mean the world to you? This might be a bit embarrassing for people who aren’t good at letting down their emotional barriers, but being real like this is a great way to grow even closer.

Don’t be afraid to let your partner know that they are the first person that you think about every single day. Expressing your heart like this can be very cathartic. This will make you feel good, and you’ll definitely get points for being fearless.

A therapist can help you show your love

Even loving relationship might need a little help from time to time. If you’re having a tough time taking your relationship to the next level, there might be issues that you will need to work on together. Online couples counseling is an effective, convenient way to work on these problems as a unit. You’ll be able to talk with licensed professionals about whatever is going on and you can work together to solve problems that might be holding your relationship back. Many couples have successfully used online therapy to work on their communication skills and other relationship issues.

Regain is an online counseling service that offers help for both couples and individuals. Regain is both affordable and convenient. You can meet with a therapist via text, telephone, or video chat. It's easy to work around any schedule when making an appointment.

You can learn to communicate your thoughts with your partner and let them know how you truly feel about them.

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