What to write in a Valentine's card: 30 romantic and funny ideas
Quick answer
The best Valentine's message is specific: name a real moment, something only they do, and how they make you feel. 'Happy Valentine's Day. I still think about our first walk by the river. You make ordinary days feel special.' Specific beats poetic every time.
The formula
- A real moment you shared.
- Something only they do.
- How they make you feel.
For a new relationship
- I'm really glad you swiped right.
- These past few months have been my favourite.
- Happy Valentine's Day. Can't wait to see where this goes.
- You make me smile at my phone like an idiot.
- Thanks for making this February a lot warmer.
For a long-term partner
- Every year I'm more sure it's you.
- Thank you for choosing me, every day.
- You're my favourite person to do nothing with.
- Home is wherever you are.
- I'd still pick you on our worst day.
For your husband or wife
- Happy Valentine's Day to my best friend and favourite person.
- Still can't believe I get to spend my life with you.
- Thank you for the cups of tea, the patience and the love.
- Marrying you was the best decision I ever made.
Long-distance
- The distance is temporary. Us isn't.
- Counting down the days until I can say this in person.
- Miles apart, never far.
- Our next hello will be worth all these goodbyes.
Funny Valentine's messages
- I love you more than pizza. Don't make me prove it.
- You're the only person I'd share my chips with.
- Thanks for putting up with my snoring.
- You're my favourite notification.
- I like you more than my bed on a Monday morning.
Short and sweet
- Be mine?
- You and me, always.
- Still crazy about you.
- Happy Valentine's Day, love.
- Forever yours.
- You're my favourite.
- Love you to the moon.
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Questions
What do you write in a Valentine's card for someone you just started dating?
Keep it light and genuine: 'These past few months have been my favourite. Happy Valentine's Day.'
How long should a Valentine's message be?
Two to four sentences. A specific memory and how they make you feel is enough.