100 Ways to Say “I Love You” When You’re Far Apart

These 100 romantic love messages are certain to charm and captivate your partner.

Whether you’re in a long-distance relationship, traveling alone, or spending time apart, it’s crucial to show your partner that you’re thinking of them by sending a heartfelt and romantic love message. Whether you’re searching for inspiration for a love letter or seeking a sweet text to send while you’re away, we have you covered with these tender messages and quotes. And when you finally come back together, consider planning a romantic escape to commemorate your relationship. Remember, near or far, it’s always vital to remind your significant other how much they mean to you.

While crafting your romantic love message, it’s essential to remember that it doesn’t have to conform to outdated definitions of what a relationship should be. You know your partner well enough to go beyond just complimenting their physical appearance.

A truly romantic love message should convey the depth of your feelings for your partner. We’ve provided prompts for “love letters for him” and “love letters for her,” but feel free to use either one for your partner, regardless of gender. There’s never a wrong time to show your significant other some affection, and here are 105 romantic love messages to help you write a love letter or send a short and sweet text.

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Ways to express your love and affection for your wife with romantic messages

  1. Your smile is the highlight of my day and brings so much happiness to my life.
  2. Choosing to spend my life with you was effortless, and I feel grateful every day to have you by my side.
  3. My love for you grows stronger with each passing day, and I can’t imagine my life without you.
  4. Your honesty, passion, resilience, courage, partnership, and captivating smile are just a few of the many things I adore about you.
  5. As we continue to grow individually, I feel privileged to grow together with you as my soulmate, best friend, partner, and confidante.
  6. I hope to always be your favorite hello and your hardest goodbye.
  7. Your smile has captivated me from the day we met, and it continues to take my breath away every day.
  8. Thank you for showing me the true meaning of marrying your best friend.
  9. I wish you could see yourself the way I see you because you are perfect in every way.
  10. When I hold you in my arms, I never want to let go because you bring color and vibrancy to my life that I never knew existed.

Ways to express your love and affection for your Husband with romantic messages

  1. Your embrace makes me feel secure and content.
  2. Choosing to be with you is the easiest decision I make every day, and I’m grateful you choose me too.
  3. I never understood the true meaning of marrying your best friend until I met you, and I’m so glad I did.
  4. You’re the first person on my mind in the morning and the last person before I fall asleep at night.
  5. Your love inspires and awakens feelings in me that I never thought possible.
  6. I can’t wait to be back in your arms tonight.
  7. My love for you is even greater than my love for pizza (and I really love pizza).
  8. I feel incredibly fortunate to have you as my partner for today, tomorrow, and forever.
  9. You fill my heart with joy, my mind with wonder, and my face with smiles.
  10. Words are not enough to express how much I love you, but know that it’s beyond measure.

Romantic Ways to Start Your Love Letters for Him

  1. I am grateful for how you support me through thick and thin. I promise to do the same for you. (Then recall specific instances where you both have been there for each other and how it has strengthened your relationship.)
  2. Endless is the only word that comes close to describing the depth of our love. (Then add more adjectives that capture your feelings towards him and provide examples of how he has shown you love.)
  3. Our relationship is based on mutual care and support, and that’s what makes it so special. (Discuss how you work together to ensure that each other’s needs are met and how it has helped you grow as a couple.)
  4. Your captivating eyes, gentle face, and irresistible lips are things I never tire of admiring. (Tell him what else about him you find attractive and why it means so much to you.)
  5. Saying that you’re my “dream come true” would be selling you short. (Explain how he has exceeded your expectations and why he is irreplaceable in your life.)

Romantic Ways to Start Your Love Letters for Her

  1. My love for you transcends time; I adore who you were, who you are, and who you will become. (Include a statement about how she has grown and evolved over time.)
  2. Your touch sends shivers down my spine, and I get lost in the depths of your eyes. (Detail how her touch and gaze affect you.)
  3. You are a beauty to behold, whether you’re just waking up, heading to work, dressing up for an occasion, or relaxing in sweatpants on the couch. (Give examples of moments when her beauty captivates you.)
  4. You have touched every aspect of my life, from the way I think to the way I see the world. (Mention a few ways she has impacted your life positively.)
  5. P.S. I hope you feel as stunning today as the day we first met. (Or add a specific memory that highlights her beauty.)

Romantic Quotes that can be used in Love Letters for Her

  1. “We were together, and that was enough.” – Walt Whitman
  2. “When our souls touch through our lips, it’s magic.” – Percy Bysshe Shelley
  3. “Your heart is the only one in the world that beats for me.” – Maya Angelou
  4. “Love is invisible, but it’s the force that moves me when I’m with you.” – Nicholas Sparks
  5. “I only loved her, and it was a magical time we had together.” – Ernest Hemingway
  6. “You’re not just my today, you’re all my tomorrows.” – Leo Christopher
  7. “Love unlocks the passion, excitement, and acceptance in our hearts.” – John Lennon
  8. “True love is accepting each other as we are, flaws and all.” – Gillian Flynn
  9. “Love is the rose that sweetens the world.” – Katharine Lee Bates
  10. “Thinking of you is like walking through a garden of eternal beauty.” – Alfred Tennyson
  11. “Love takes many forms, and ours is uniquely ours.” – Mitch Albom
  12. “Loving you is the greatest risk I’ve taken, and the greatest reward I’ve received.” – Sylvia Day
  13. “True love stories never end, they continue to grow.” – Richard Bach
  14. “Love has opened my eyes and made me see the world through a different lens.” – Leo Tolstoy
  15. “To love is to see the divine in another.” – Victor Hugo
  16. “Love requires patience, like waiting for the moon to become full.” – Rumi
  17. “If I could live forever, I’d want to spend every moment with you.” – A. A. Milne
  18. “I carry your heart with me always, it’s a part of who I am.” – E.E. Cummings
  19. “You pierce my soul with your beauty, and my heart is torn between hope and agony.” – Jane Austen
  20. “I’ve loved you for a thousand years, and I’ll love you for a thousand more.” – Christina Perri
  21. “I love you for who you are, not what you can do for me.” – John Keats
  22. “You deserve to be kissed often and passionately.” – Margaret Mitchell
  23. “Love is the force that awakens the soul and makes it come alive.” – Zora Neale Hurston

Romantic Quotes that can be used in Love Letters for Him

  1. “It’s one of those sweet little love stories that can make you smile even in your dreams.” – Hunter Thompson
  2. “Our love was beyond what words could express.” – Edgar Allen Poe
  3. “When you can’t fall asleep because you’re living in a dream come true, you know you’re in love.” – Dr. Seuss
  4. “Home is wherever we are together.” – Stephanie Perkins
  5. “Love is a promise, a gift that once given can never be forgotten or lost.” – John Lennon
  6. “I love you not just for who you are, but for who I am when I’m with you.” – Roy Croft
  7. “Our souls are intertwined, sharing the same essence.” – Emily Bronte
  8. “My love for you is simple, without any complications or ego.” – Pablo Neruda
  9. “Love is a powerful force that ignites passion and flames within us.” – Jane Austen
  10. “If you love until it hurts, the pain fades away, replaced only by more love.” – Mother Teresa
  11. “Love is the essence of life, giving us purpose and vitality.” – Mahatma Gandhi
  12. “To love and be loved is to feel warmth and light from every direction.” – David Viscott
  13. “Love has the power to turn anyone into a poet.” – Plato
  14. “When you know you’ve found your forever person, you want to start your forever as soon as possible.” – Nora Ephron
  15. “We’ll be together with our books, cozy in bed, gazing at the stars shining through the open windows.” – Ernest Hemingway
  16. “The most important thing is to give and receive love.” – Mitch Albom
  17. “Love me when I’m at my worst, for that’s when I need it the most.” – Swedish Proverb
  18. “You are powerful and beautiful just the way you are.” – Melissa Etheridge
  19. “Our love is a gift from heaven, brought to Earth to see if we can remember what we learned.” – Boris Pasternak
  20. “True love inspires us to become better versions of ourselves and brings peace to our souls.” – Nicholas Sparks
  21. “When I’m with you, I remember who I truly am.” – Nicole Christie
  22. “All I’ve ever wanted was to be close to you.” – Shannon Hale
  23. “You embody everything the moon symbolizes and everything the sun sings about.” – E.E. Cummings
  24. “No matter where life takes me, I always find my way back to you. You are my guiding star.” – Diana Peterfreund
  25. “Our love was written in the stars, and the universe worked tirelessly to bring us together.” – Paulo Coelho
  26. “Love is a game that both partners can win.” – Eva Gabor
  27. “Love unites two souls into one, sharing the same body and heart.” – Aristotle

Romantic Text Messages for Him or Her

  1. I need to tell you something – I’m head over heels in love with you.
  2. Can’t wait to be reunited with you! The hours can’t go fast enough.
  3. My mind is wandering and I can’t seem to focus on anything, and it’s all because of you. I just can’t stop thinking about you.
  4. Can you describe how you’re going to kiss me tonight? I’m getting excited just thinking about it.
  5. You make my heart skip a beat every time you cross my mind.
  6. This morning was rough because I wish I could have stayed in bed with you forever.
  7. Just wanted to remind you how much happiness you bring into my life. I truly love you for it.
  8. I’m searching for the perfect way to express my love for you, but I can’t find the right words. So, let me just say it simply: I love you.
  9. You are a rare combination of beauty, sexiness, and cuteness all rolled into one.
  10. How about spending the weekend cuddling for 48 hours straight? I can’t think of anything better than being with you.
  11. Seeing this travel photo makes me wish you were here with me right now.

Short and Goofy Love Letters for Him or Her That You Can Put in a Text

  1. My love for you is like XO.
  2. You complete me like cheese completes a pizza.
  3. Every time we say goodbye, I crave s’more of you. (with fire and chocolate emojis)
  4. My love for you is greater than my love for tacos.
  5. You’re the sunshine and stars in my life.
  6. Hello, my sweetie (with honey emoji)! I just want you to know how much I love you.
  7. Our furry friend and I have a plan to shower you with countless kisses tonight.
  8. You are the light that brightens up my life. (with light bulb emoji)
  9. Together, we share a love that lasts forever.
  10. Tonight’s agenda: dinner, movie, wine, and lots of kisses (with bento box, movie, wine, and kissing emojis)
  11. I really, really like you. (with a play on words using “lot-tle” instead of “a lot”)