What is the word for the love of words

«As a researcher and educator primarily concerned with improving children’s reading comprehension, I implore you to read this book on vocabulary. Your time will be well spent.»
—from the Foreword by Nell K. Duke

«Elementary school teachers will find a wealth of ideas that can expand their students’ reading, writing, and thinking vocabulary.”
—Laura Robb, director, Language Arts and curriculum coordinator, Powhatan School, Boyce, Virginia

«This lively and useful book addresses the need of elementary and middle school teachers to make vocabulary instruction sensible and contextualized in unique and powerful ways. The section on ‘incidental learning’ is worth the cover price for any teacher at any level.»
—Jeffrey Wilhelm, professor, Boise State University

«For all those who love words and who love to teach children words, this is an eminently practical book. It more than delivers what it promises.»
—Kathleen Roskos, professor, John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio

«For the Love of Words is a practical tool for elementary teachers as they plan for systematic and intentional vocabulary instruction.»
—Jo Ann Christofferson, literacy consultant and literacy coach, Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency, Bettendorf, Iowa

For the Love of Words

Many elementary students today have a reading and speaking vocabulary far below what is expected and necessary for their grade level. For the Love of Words offers teachers a practical and systematic instructional framework for helping students overcome «the vocabulary gap» so they can succeed academically, especially in reading comprehension. Unlike conventional «skill and drill» instruction, this approach helps students understand why a strong vocabulary is socritical for their success in reading and writing and develop strategies for learning new words based on the best ofcurrent research.

«As a researcher and educator primarily concerned with improving children’s reading comprehension,I implore you to read this book on vocabulary. Your time will be well spent.»
—from the Foreword by Nell K. Duke

«Elementary school teachers will find a wealth of ideas that can expand their students’ reading, writing, and thinking vocabulary.»
—Laura Robb, director, language arts and curriculum coordinator, Powhatan School, Boyce, Virginia

«This lively and useful book addresses the need of elementary and middle school teachers to make vocabulary instruction sensible and contextualized in unique and powerful ways. The section on ‘incidental learning’ is worth the cover price for any teacher at any level.»
—Jeffrey Wilhelm, professor, Boise State University

«For all those who love words and who love to teach children words, this is an eminently practical book. It more than delivers what it promises.»
—Kathleen Roskos, professor, John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio

«For the Love of Words is a practical tool for elementary teachers as they plan for systematic and intentionalvocabulary instruction.»
—Jo Ann Christofferson, literacy consultant and literacy coach,Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency, Bettendorf, Iowa

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What is love? People have had a hard time answering that question for a lot longer than you might think. In Ancient Greece, love was a concept pondered over by some of history’s most famous philosophers, including Plato and Aristotle. Greek philosophers attempted to explain love rationally and often categorized the different kinds of love people could feel. Because we love them so much, we brought together some Greek words—and a Latin one, for good measure—for the different kinds of love you might find out there.

eros

Original Greek: ἔρως (érōs)

Eros is physical love or sexual desire. Eros is the type of love that involves passion, lust, and/or romance.

Examples of eros would be the love felt between, well, lovers. Eros is the sensual love between people who are sexually attracted to each other. In the Bible, eros was synonymous with “marital love” because husbands and wives were supposed to be the only people having sex. Eros was also the name of a love god in Greek mythology—better known by his Roman name, Cupid—and was the guy responsible for shooting magic arrows at people to make them fall in love.

The word eros is still used in psychology today to refer to sexual desire or the libido. The words erotic and erogenous, which both have to do with sexual desire or arousal, are derived from eros.

Why do we express our love through valentines?

philia

Original Greek: ϕιλία (philía)

Philia is affectionate love. Philia is the type of love that involves friendship.

Philia is the kind of love that strong friends feel toward each other. However, it doesn’t stop there. The Greek philosopher Plato thought that philia was an even greater love than eros and that the strongest loving relationships were ones where philia led to eros: a “friends become lovers” situation. Our concept of platonic love—love that isn’t based on physical attraction—comes from this Platonic philosophy.

The word philia is related to the word philosophy through the combining form philo-. Philia itself is the source of the combining forms -philia, -phile, and -phily, all three of which are used to indicate a figurative love or affinity for something.

agape

Original Greek: ἀγάπη (agápē)

Agape is often defined as unconditional, sacrificial love. Agape is the kind of love that is felt by a person willing to do anything for another, including sacrificing themselves, without expecting anything in return. Philosophically, agape has also been defined as the selfless love that a person feels for strangers and humanity as a whole. Agape is the love that allows heroic people to sacrifice themselves to save strangers they have never met.

storge

Original Greek: στοργή (storgé)

Storge is familial love. Storge is the natural love that family members have for one another.

Of all of the types of love, storge might be the easiest to understand. It is the type of love that parents feel toward their children and vice versa. Storge also describes the love that siblings feel towards each other, and the love felt by even more distant kin relationships, such as a grandparent for a grandchild or an uncle toward a niece.

mania

Original Greek: μανία (manía)

Mania is obsessive love. Mania is the kind of “love” that a stalker feels toward their victim.

As a type of love, mania is not good, and the Greeks knew this as well as we do. Mania is excessive love that reaches the point of obsession or madness. Mania describes what a jilted lover feels when they are extremely jealous of a rival or the unhealthy obsession that can result from mental illness.

The Greek mania is the source of the English word mania and similar words like maniac and manic. It is also the source of the combining form -mania, which is often used in words that refer to obsessive behavior such as pyromania and egomania.

ludus

Original Latin: Bucking the trend, the word ludus comes from Latin rather than Greek. In Latin, lūdus means “game” or “play,” which fits with the type of love it refers to. One possible Greek equivalent is the word ερωτοτροπία, meaning “courtship.”

Ludus is playful, noncommittal love. Ludus covers things like flirting, seduction, and casual sex.

Ludus means “play” or “game” in Latin, and that pretty much explains what ludus is: love as a game. When it comes to ludus, a person is not looking for a committed relationship. People who are after ludus are just looking to have fun or view sex as a prize to be won. A “friends with benefits” situation would be an example of a relationship built on ludus: neither partner is interested in commitment. Of course, ludus may eventually result in eros—and hopefully not mania—if feelings of passion or romance emerge during the relationship.

The Latin lūdus is related to the playful words ludic and ludicrous.

pragma

Original Greek: πράγμα (prágma)

Pragma is practical love. Pragma is love based on duty, obligation, or logic.

Pragma is the unsexy love that you might find in the political, arranged marriages throughout history. This businesslike love is seen in relationships where practicality takes precedence over sex and romance. For example, two people may be in a relationship because of financial reasons or because they have more to lose by breaking up than staying together.

Pragma may even involve a person tolerating or ignoring their partner’s infidelity, as was common in politically motivated royal marriages in much of world history. Pragma may not sound all that great to many, but it is possible for pragma to coexist alongside other types of love, such as ludus or even eros.

As you might have guessed, pragma is related to pragmatic, a word that is all about practicality.

What’s the difference between pragmatic and dogmatic?

philautia

Original Greek: ϕιλαυτία (philautía)

Philautia is self-love. No, not that kind. Philautia refers to how a person views themselves and how they feel about their own body and mind.

The modern equivalent of philautia would be something like self-esteem (good) or hubris (bad). People with high self-esteem, pride in themselves, or a positive body image practice a healthy version of philautia. Of course, philautia has a dark side, too. Egomaniacal narcissists who think they are better than everybody else are also an example of philautia, but not in a healthy way. The duality of philautia just goes to show that love, even self-love, can often get pretty complicated.

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Now that you have learned the language of love that goes beyond “sweet nothings” and heart-shaped candies, head over to our quiz on these words for a hearty challenge.

I love you messages

You will always be the one I run to. There are millions of people in this world, but all I see is you. No one can make me feel like you do, and I will do anything to keep this feeling safe. 

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Love is not about saying words that don’t mean a thing. It’s about doing everything to show your significant other how much you care about them. 

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When you’re in love, the whole world is shining. Every bird sings for you, every flower blooms for you. Enjoy these precious moments and don’t think about what the future holds. What matters is now. 

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We all wish to fall in love until we do. Despite your experience, enjoy every form of love that the universe gives you. Even when you are hurt, it means that you’re alive. 

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All I see is you, literally. In a crowd full of people, I will recognize your face immediately. Your voice will wake me up from the deepest sleep. Your touch will bring me to life when I feel weak. That’s how I love you.

Sweet love messages

You taught me how to love. You showed me how to take care of this amazing feeling and make it last forever. Everything I’ve learned about love, I’ve learned it from you. Love is you, baby. 

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You brought so much love and happiness into my life. I almost stopped believing in all of that stuff, and there you came. Everything that I have ever dreamed of. You are my very own miracle. 

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How come you have no flaws? You keep saying that you don’t like your smile or that your hair doesn’t look good enough.But I don’t see it. I want you to know that you are the most amazing human being in the world, and I love you like crazy. 

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It’s hard for me to show my emotions. I even used to think that I will never be able to feel love at all. But you’ve changed my mind. I’m head over hills in love with you. Is it witchcraft? I want the truth!

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This feeling I have for you is more than just butterflies in my stomach. I feel waves of pure energy going through my body every time I see your face. You are the air that I breathe, love. 

Love text messages

As the song says, saying “I love you” is not the words I want to hear from you. What you do defines who you are, and your every action shows the way you feel about someone. Just hold the one you love, and it will be enough.

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Every human being is yearning for love, sometimes without fully understanding the desire to love and to be loved. Your time will come. Enjoy your life and don’t hurry this amazing feeling. 

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Love is the most complex and multifaceted feeling that I could think of. It has a lot of faces, stages, levels, call it whatever you want, but we will never be able to fully understand the nature of love. Isn’t it amazing? 

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Everything is love. When you accept it, your whole world will change. You will see world’s true colours, and it will give you so much peace and power. Being able to love is the most important skill you can develop.

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Always remember that somebody loves you. Somebody thinks of you every second of their life, and you mean so much for that somebody. Love is more thang hugs and kisses. It’s something spiritual. 

Beautiful love words

L is for the way you look at me… I can see everything in your eyes. I know that my eyes show everything either. I love every inch of your skin and every hidden corner of your soul. Your love is everything I have ever dreamt of. 

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It’s so hard for me to say “I love you”. These three words are impossible to say. And that’s when I know that this feeling is real. It’s so strong that I feel like no words can express the way I feel. You are everything I have ever wanted. 

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Love hurts. But it’s okay if you are the reason. As long as you are with me, I’m ready to experience any kind of pain and emotions. I will do anything for you, baby. I love you endlessly. 

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Do you notice that I’m blushing every time I catch your eye? You give me butterflies. I have never felt anything like this before. This love feels like a storm in my chest, 24/7. May it last forever. 

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Loving you is the best thing that has ever happened to me. There’s nothing that can turn me away from you. You are perfect to me, and I will do everything to make sure that you are the happiest human being alive. I love you endlessly.

Cute love sms

Love fills our lives with sense. It makes us want to wake up in the morning, makes us want to sing and dance. This is what life is all about, so let’s not hide our emotions. 

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Love for other people is beautiful. But it is also important to love yourself. To understand other people, you have to understand yourself first. Smile to yourself in the mirror and each and every day remind yourself that you are loved. 

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Love is the most beautiful thing in the world. When you receive love, it fills you with this warmest calm feeling, but when you give it, it makes you even happier. Spread love and make other people happy, so you could be happy as well.

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Love has no age or skin color. It has no fear and no shame. No boundaries. That’s what makes it so beautiful. You can’t be prepared for love, but you can open your soul to let it in.

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Love is a decision. Instead of hating everyone on this beautiful planet, let yourself love each and every soul. You heart will fulfill with gratitude and joy, and harmony enters your soul.

Love messages

Every day is a new day to love you and be loved by you. I’ll never give up on the person that makes me smile for no reason. I’ll never give up on you. Promise me to do just the same.

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Your soul is like outer space: so large and so mysterious. I believe that true love is a special connection of two souls and I really wish I could be the astronaut who would discover all the secrets you hide.

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You are my bridge to happiness. You’re my tower that lifts me into heaven. You are my castle that protects me from sorrows. And sure, there is no doubt that you are a genius creation of a very talented architecture.

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I’m here to heal all you wounds and make you happy. I won’t ever let you down or make you cry. Trust me. And if you ever want me to leave, I’ll leave. Because the only thing that matters is your well-being. Just know that.

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You are like a rainbow: so many colors and shadows. You always make me admire you. Nature has created you so beautiful, and sometimes I doubt if I am a good match for you.

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Romantic love messages

Love is an amazing thing that everyone of us must experience at least once in life. Even if you haven’t found your love yet, don’t worry, with time comes a lover!

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You are the person who understands me without a word. You are the one who makes me laugh even when everything is bad. You have the power to heal my wounds. You are so special to me and I wish we would never part.

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Recently I’ve been thinking about my life and I’ve understood that all the good memories I have are about you. I remember every little thing and it makes me incredibly happy. You make me happy. Please, don’t ever stop.

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Time flies so fast, that is why I don’t want to waste a minute. I want to give my life purpose and meaning. And I’ve noticed one interesting thing: every time I’m with you, my life really makes sense. How do you do it?

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It does not matter whether it is hot or cold outside or whether I have troubles at work or everything is fine, because you’ll always have a place in my heart. You can always count on me, because my love for you is ultimate and unconditional.

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If I could, I would give you the stars that sparkle in the night sky,
The sun that shines on a bright day,
But I can only give you my love, I hope that’s enough.

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You’re like a picture painted by a genius artist: so beautiful and so mysterious. I hope one day you will allow me to solve this riddle, because I’m a fool for you and you’re all I can think about.

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I like you just the way you are. I know that nobody is perfect, nor you neither I, but I love every single feature of yours. And if you ever change, I will never stop loving you, because your essence will still be the same for me.

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Honey, if you leave, all the world will stop. The birds will stop singing and the sun will stop shining. And you’re the only one who’s able to fix it. I hope we will never part, because my love for you is eternal.

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We are so different, but we still love each other. We never know what is coming, but together we will overcome any hardship and fight any sorrow. If we love each other, truly and completely, then nothing will hurt us.

They say love is blind, but actually it has opened my eyes and changed me for the better. Thanks to you, now I know what true love is.

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It took one look at you to fall in love with you. It took one day with you to understand that I want to grow old with you. You’re incredible and I don’t want to lose you.

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If you were a beautiful song, you would be my favorite one. If you were a book, you would change my mind forever. But you are you, and I love you no matter what.

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They say if you love somebody, just let him/her go. I want you to know that I love you so much that I will let you go, if you want, though it will hurt terribly…

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Every time I see the Sun shining bright, I think about you. And you know what? Thousands of suns can’t outshine the light that comes from your beautiful soul and angel face.

Meeting you was like an answer to a prayer, I became happier, my heart always feels good, I feel good, and I know for sure, you feel good as well.

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There are so many roads to walk and so many people to meet, but of all the roads that exist I had chosen the one where I met you – the most amazing person in the world. I believe, it’s fate and together we will fulfill our destiny and become happy.

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Sometimes I wish to become your favorite cup, so you could touch and hold me in your beautiful arms every day. Sometimes I wish to become your favorite blanket, so I could make you feel cozy and warm. Sometimes I wish to become your guardian angel to protect your from evil and sorrows.

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Darling, all I want is to stay with you until the rest of my life. You give me comfort, confidence and inspiration. I really hope that you feel just the same when you’re by my side.

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Love is in the details, but it’s also about feats and big deals. Love is loud, but sometimes it needs silence. Love is what connects two people and warms their hearts even when they are far away from each other. Love is so multifaceted, but at the same time stable and safe. Love is what happens between us.

You know the secrets of my heart, you have the key to open my heart, and I’m sure you will never lose it or throw away!

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I know that sometimes life gets tough, but you are not alone. You can always count on me, because making you happy is my life mission and I won’t fail you, my love.

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Our lives are full of ghosts: ghosts of the people we met or things we did. Some memories are a heavy burden to carry. But I promise you can share your memories and concerns with me and we will carry them together throughout life. This is the best I can do for the person I love the most.

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I would follow you round the world. I would do anything for you. If you are sad, I will do everything I can to make you happy. If you’re tired, I will fill you with energy and joy. I’m completely yours and you should know that.

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When you talk, I hear the voice of angel. When you smile, I’m going blind because of the light coming from your face. When you look at me, I’m losing my mind completely. What are you doing to me? I guess, it’s love.

I love you so much that I’m going crazy. I can’t stop thinking and dreaming about you. Only it makes me feel alive and gives my life a meaning. Please, don’t ever take it away from me.

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I have a dream – to be with you until the rest of my days. I’ll do everything it takes to make this dream come true. I hope you have just the same dream and together we’ll build our common future.

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You’re like some magical and unbelievable creature. You do magic with your love. I can’t imagine my life without that wonderful feeling you give me every time you talk to me, hug me, kiss me. It’s a heaven on earth.

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I’ve never believed in love. I thought I was just a fairy tale for kids. But then I met you and you changed everything. Now I believe in love and fairy tales. Thank you for making me a believer.

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Love is the best drug; it takes you so high and makes you forget about the real world. Love addiction is the most pleasant addiction ever. You’re my drug, my addiction, and I don’t want it to stop.

The most wonderful things happen when you expect them the least. We found each other in difficult times for both of us and became guiding stars for each other. I believe, if we stick together, nothing will hurt us. You can always rely on me.

I just want to let you know that falling in love with you
Was the second best thing that happened to me,
Because the first one was meeting you!

You are all I got. I’ve never thought that all happiness in the world may fit into one person. And this person is you. You’re the eighth wonder of the world and I won’t stop admiring you ever.

Life would be such a dark place without you. I love you with all my heart and I want to thank you for every amazing memory you gave me.

When you fall in love, it’s like a fresh start and a good opportunity to forget about your failures and flaws. It’s a new page and whether it’s going to be a happy story or a tragedy, depends on what you are going to write in it. I want you and me to become co-authors and write an unforgettable love story about us.

Love is the air I breathe. Without you, my darling, I wouldn’t be alive, because you have a piece of my heart, and that’s why I need you by my side so much.

Love is like a freedom-loving bird, because it doesn’t tolerate control. Love is like a fish that can easily slip through your fingers if you squeeze it too hard. Love is built on trust and this is the only way to make it strong and faithful. I believe we both will choose this way and reach our happiness.

When you are next to me, or when we are apart,
You are always the first in my thoughts and in my heart.

Every love story is a story about two people who do everything they can to make each other happy. All I want to do is make you happy for all my life. And I really hope that you want it as well.

When I look into the night sky with thousands of stars, I remember your eyes, because they sparkle exactly like stars. When I see the sun I remember you, because you brighten not just my day, but my life.

Love can be destructive and creative, painful and healing. Love can be so different that sometimes we can’t understand whether it’s love or something else. But I know that as long as two people want to stay together, they will cope with all challenges making their way to happiness.

Every day I want to have you next to me,
When you’re not here, I’m always sad,
When you are here, my heart is full of joy,
I never want to lose you.

Every time I think about giving up, I think about you and it gives me strength. Somehow you motivate me and fill me with inspiration. The amazing feeling of love and gratitude leads me through hardships to happiness. Our happiness.

They say it doesn’t matter how long you know a person, to know it’s true love, I know we don’t go way back, but it feels like I have known you forever, because we were meant for each other.

When one door closes, the other one opens. But when I met you, so many doors opened at once and I long to see what hides behind each and every of them. These doors are my ways to happiness, love and inspiration.

Love is what I see when you smile,
Love is what I feel when you touch me,
Love is what I hear when you say something,
Love is what we share!

Sometimes love hurts, sometimes it makes you truly happy. Anyway, it’s something that makes you feel alive and gives you an appetite for life. Because of you, I’m hungry now and want to get from life as much as possible.

I remember the days when I thought I had diamonds, but now that I have you, I know I used to have rocks, and you are the one that I never want to lose.

I had thought that life was a never-ending string of torments and pain before I met you. You have changed my whole view on life and helped me to see the good side of it. And I’m infinitely grateful to you for it.

You are my sun, my stars, my sky…
The one I truly love and care for,
I don’t need anyone else, but you,
Your eyes and your smile!

They say that true love may occur only once. But I don’t believe it, otherwise how can we explain the fact I keep falling in love with you over and over again?

I know that we sometimes fight, but honey you are my everything, if I could I would give you all the flowers in the world, but instead I give you my love.

There are only a few things that warm me up, when I’m sad and cold. Sunlight, my favorite blanket and your love. If you take it away from me, I’ll become frozen forever. You are my sunshine, you are my hope and I can’t imagine my life without you.

I love you to the moon and back, and you know that. I will never let you down, even if you make me mad, you can always ask me advice, I will never leave you.

Every day we choose something: what to wear, what to eat, whom to talk to. And I’m so happy to know that I was chosen by you – the most amazing person on this planet. I believe that your choice wasn’t accidental and we’ll spend many beautiful years together in love and peace.

When you are away, I’m full of sadness,
When you are next to me, I’m so happy,
Every single day I’m feeling that I cannot live without you.

We never know what the future holds for us, but we do know that everything we have now can change in a moment. We have to enjoy every minute of it and do everything we can to preserve it from falling apart. May our love help us.

The sun doesn’t shine as bright
When you’re not by my side,
The sky isn’t as blue
As it is with you, and that’s why I love you!

The best gifts are those that were sent from above. And you are exactly this kind of a gift. You mean a world to me and I will never trade you for anyone else, because losing you is tantamount to death.

You’re a real magician, because there’s no other way I can explain how I feel when I’m next to you. I feel real magic running through my veins and making its way to my heart. You fill it with hope and sparkles. You fill it with love.

You know you really love someone, when all you can think about is that only person. When you can’t be without him, and when you always want to see him smiling… Well, now I know – I love you!

I’m drawn to you in a weird sort of way. I think about you all the time. Your happy smile and sparkling eyes stay in my mind no matter what I’m doing. One thought about you is enough to fill my heart with joy. Thank you for being mine.

Great philosophers of all time struggled with the question of what love is. Some say it’s just some special chemical reactions in our body. Some say it’s a blessing from above. I haven’t found the answer as well, but there’s one thing I know for sure: if you really love somebody, you will love this person in all circumstances. My dear, I love you when you are strong and when you are weak, when you’re healthy and when you’re sick, when you’re happy and when you’re sad. And it will never change. Trust me.

I wish I could share everything with you,
All sad and joyful moments,
Your ups and downs,
Every single moment of your day.

I believe that people need to fight for such treasures, as love, hope and happiness. Only fight makes them so precious and welcome. But you can’t fight alone, because loneliness kills. So let’s fight together for our happiness and I promise we’ll become king and queen of happiness!

True love is not just a feeling – it’s also a choice. Whether to stay together no matter what or split up at the first sign of trouble. Whether to talk and discuss issues or be angry and irritated. Love is hard, love takes much courage and resilience, but in the end, it’s worth it. Would you like to go through this battle together with me?

You know I love you, and you should never forget that, because you are my sun, my sky and my world… you are my everything!

It’s so easy to become callous and cynic and so hard to find some light and kindness inside your soul. Surprisingly, I’ve found it all and you are the reason why. If I lose you, I’ll lose all hope and all faith. But if you stay with me, you’ll make me the happiest man on Earth.

You know that you love someone, when you cannot stop thinking about this person. You know that you fell in love with someone, when you dream about spending your whole life with this person. That’s exactly how I feel about you.

Love is just one short word, but it can say a lot… Even if you don’t want to say it, or you’re afraid… you know you shouldn’t be, and that’s why I say – I love you!

Only the Moon can love the Earth the way I love you. Even when you don’t see me for some time, I’m still coming back in the end of the day. Even if I’m far away, I’m the closest person in your life. I will never give up on us, love.

When I think that I spent so many years without you I get so mad. It was such a waist of my life. And then you came, baby. You filled my life with sense and love, and there is nothing more I could ask for. The Earth is spinning because our giant and strong love is moving it.

Love is born from the joy to look at each other.
Love matures from the need to be together all the time.
Finally, it becomes impossible to break up.
This is love.

I will never let you go, sweetie. You are the meaning of my life, and I absolutely cannot imagine myself without you always being around. I want to hear your voice when I wake up in the morning and go to sleep at night. You are my treasure.

I’ve seen a lot of stars in the sky, but you, my love, shine the brightest. I will never understand why a girl like you could ever fell for someone like me, but nevertheless I feel like the happiest man in the whole world. My love for you will never die.

I never get tired of listening to your stories that you tell me all day long, even if they sound the same, I love when you are talking, smiling, laughing, and I never want to see you cry, because your tears hurt me. I love you!

I will fight for you, love. There is nothing that can stop me when it comes to your happiness and safety. I feel like I can move mountains when I’m with you, and I really can do anything to make you smile. Love you endlessly.

Just say you love me – and my day will be the best day in life. All I need is you by my side, smiling and laughing like only you can. My life is nothing but emptiness without you in it, so baby please, don’t you ever leave me.

The way you look at me makes me feel like I am the queen of the world. Each and every day you make me feel so amazing and loved, I could not be more grateful to you for all the love you give me. I promise to do my best to make you feel the same way. Love you unbelievably.

Love is my everything. It’s everywhere. It’s in the messages you send me, it’s in the words you say to me and it’s in your eyes when you look at me. Love is in my heart and in my thoughts. Love is you and me.

It’s funny, but I have never thought of us being together. It seemed impossible for us to spend a minute without screaming at each other, but somehow I fell for you like crazy. I cannot imagine my life without you in it, honey.

When I met you I understood how people write all of those love songs we hear on the radio every day. It’s just such an overwhelming feeling, you cannot keep it inside, so you put your love in words and magic happens. Each and every love song is about us. You are my everything, baby.

It was hard for me to understand what love is. But somehow you’ve managed to make me feel so special, I couldn’t be more grateful for what you’ve done to me. My whole life has changed in the most magical way. I love you.

Love is unexplainable feeling. It’s so huge that doesn’t fit in any words, especially these three simple words “I love you”. I want our love to be special and unique. I want it to be eternal.

When your hand touches mine, I feel like I’m falling into tiny pieces. I’m craving for more, and that’s what my love for you does to me. Never stop looking at me the way you do. Never stop loving me, and my love will never die.

I remember the first time ever I saw your face. I got lost in those shiny eyes and immediately fell for you. You’ve got me under your spell, and I want this magic to last forever. I love you like I’ve never loved anyone before. It’s special, baby.

Sometimes it seems to me that I’m dreaming, cause your love is something that simply cannot be real. I can never get enough of you, and the best part is that I know you feel the same about me. I love you insanely.

I can’t spend a day without you, can’t you see?
I love you so much. You are a part of me and this is for ever.

You are the only person who can make me laugh even when I feel like my life is falling apart. I appreciate that so much, baby. I feel like you are the love of my life, and I will do everything to make this last forever. Love you to the Moon and back.

Being with you is like living in Heaven on Earth. You make my life so special, it seems like every day is my birthday. I’ve never met someone as extraordinary as you are. Baby, I will never stop loving you. You are the best thing that ever happened to me.

No one knows me better than you do. Once I gave you my heart and I know that I’ve made a right choice. I know that you will never let me down. Your endless support is something that fills me up with strength and confidence. I love you endlessly.

My mother has always told me to be careful when it comes to love. Hearts break so easily, but it’s hard to bring it to life. But I know that this time it’s real. I love you insanely, and I know you feel the same way about me too.

Love isn’t when you buy me things, when you spoil me with presents, love is when I see your smile and when you give me all your hugs, I love you!

To love someone like you is the easiest thing to do, because you are so beautiful. Every freckle on your face is perfect, every single wrinkle is stunning. Your giant heart is full of love and kindness; I have never met someone as generous as you are. You are everything to me. I love you insanely.

Every time I hear a love song I immediately think of you. The feeling you give me is indescribable, it fills my heart with joy and hope, and even if I feel bad, you’re always there to tell me that everything is going to be okay. You are my knight in shining armor.

I don’t think that I’m the nicest person in the world, not even close, but somehow you bring out the best in me. You light up my life with your endless optimism, your heart is the heaviest of all, because you carry so much love in it. You are precious. Thank you for everything.

My heart beats faster when you are around. My whole body trembles when I hear your sweet voice, I melt down when I see you. I’m desperately in love with you and I know that this love is real. Thank you for being mine, babe.

To love somebody means to give without wanting to receive. I’m so in love with you, I want to give you everything that I have. My heart, my life, the whole world will be yours if you just say you want it. I’ll do anything for you, love.

When I don’t see you every day, I think of you all the time,
When I see you every day, I think about how lucky I truly am to have you.
I love you!

Sometimes it hurts to love you. I feel so empty when you don’t text me back or being late for dinner. But nevertheless, I would never give up on this relationship, because I love you so very much. You are my other half, sweetheart. Thank you for being you.

You know what I’ve just realized? It hit me like a ton of bricks. Baby, I cannot live without you. You are the reason I wake up in the morning, you are the air in my lungs and Sun in the sky. There is no one like you. I love you.

The greatest love stories are not supposed to be perfect, dear. It’s okay if we fight and argue sometimes, because that’s what makes our life even more passionate and interesting. I can never get bored with you. I love you more than anything in the whole world.

There are no words that can describe the way I feel about you. Loving you is such an endless cosmic feeling, and I know that you see it in my eyes when I look at you. I want you to be mine till the end of time. Love you forever.

It was hard for me to trust someone again. I’ve been hurt too many tomes so I couldn’t believe that someone can heal my heart the way you did. You saved me from falling apart, baby. I love you so very much.

Relationships are hard. We fight, we argue and don’t talk to each other from time to time. But you know what’s even harder? Not having you by my side. I will love you forever, and it’s not just words to me. You are my everything.

There are seven billion people in the world, but in my personal world there is only one and that is you, my love.

You smell like lavender and morning coffee. Your hands are softer than the rose’s leaf, your kiss is sweeter than honey. Every single part of me is crazy in love with you, and I want to spend a lifetime having you by my side.

Love is when you want to come back no matter what. Even if we fight and you say that you don’t want to see me, I know that in the end I will hold you, kiss you, whisper that everything is going to be fine, and it will be, baby. I love you endlessly.

There is no way I can describe the way I feel about you. I just can’t breathe, eat or sleep when you don’t text me back, I worry about you so much it’s insane. I want you to always be around, baby. I love you so very much.

It was hard for me to understand how relationships work. I couldn’t deal with the fact that you can love someone so much that you decide to live with this person or even get married eventually. But now I get it. I love you, sweetie. You are my everything.

I can’t stop thinking of you. When I’m hanging out with my friends, they get so angry cause I’m always starring at the phone waiting for your texts. You are my end and my beginning. There is no one like you, honey. Love you so very much.

I think that true love is when you wish someone the best of all, even if it means that you have to suffer. I know that it’s not the case here, but I want you to be happy even if it means I have to step back. You are everything, baby. I love you endlessly.

I love you, like I never loved before,
I always wished to know that feeling.
Cause only when I fell in love with you,
I started to enjoy my living.

Your voice is a beautiful song I want to hear every time I wake up. Your love fills my soul with peace and harmony, and all I can think about is you. Every single second of my life – you, baby. I love you to the Moon and back.

Sometimes it seems to me that I’m dreaming awake, cause having you by my side is something absolutely unreal. You make my life a fairy tale and I’m addicted to that feeling you give me each and every day. Pretty sure it’s called love, baby. Be mine till the end of time.

Being with you is the biggest blessing I could ever receive. You are everything. My past, my present, my future. No one can make me laugh like you do, no one can make me so happy and grateful. I’m blessed with your presence in my life. Love you so very much.

Baby, you are my rock. I’ve been looking for someone like you all my life, even though I didn’t know that I need you so bad. Your love fills my life with sense, and every time you smile my world lights up. Thank you for being you, love.

My love for you is indescribable. I get so confused trying to explain how much I need you in my life, it just seems impossible. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I will never let you go. I love you more than anyone in the world.

My love for you fills my heart with joy and happiness. Every day I wake up and think of you, I eat my lunch and I think of you, I go to bed thinking of you. You are my everything, baby. I love you endlessly, thank you for being mine.

It’s good to love and to know that you are surrounded by love.
It’s good to believe that this love will last forever.

There is something about you that makes me go crazy. Each and every part of your body and soul is perfect, and It seems to me that you are my other half. I feel like our love will last forever. You are my Sun, and I can’t live a minute without your light.

Some say that love is heavyweight. But I don’t feel like that when I’m with you. You make me feel so complete, I feel like all my life I’ve been looking for you. And now that I found you, I could not be happier. I love you endlessly.

You’ve blinded me with your beauty. The moment I saw you I realized that I’m going to spend my life with you. Your amazing personality makes you completely perfect, and I feel like the luckiest man in the world to have you by my side.

It’s amazing how you’ve made me believe in true love. I used to think that it’s just a fairy tale for little girls, but now I know that it’s real. You’ve showed me, and now I understand. Thank you for everything, sweetheart. I love you so very much.

I used to dream about meeting a girl like you. It was hard for me to think that something like that can even happen, but the first time ever I saw your face I realized that you are the one. It will never change, I promise. I love you.

I love you. And I’m saying these words because I really mean it. It was hard for me to let somebody in, my heart was full of disbelieve and I thought that I was just destined to be alone. But you saved me. And I promise to remember that till the end of time.

I would give up everything just to make you happy. You are the most important person in my life, and I want you to be sure that I will do anything to see this breathtaking smile on your beautiful face. I love you to the Moon and back.

I can’t stop thinking about you, I can’t be anywhere else but with you, I know that it may be too much, but this is Love, and I love you, because you are my everything, and I couldn’t stand losing you.

Just a thought of you makes my heart beat faster. Your eyes, your smile, your beautiful body and amazing personality are such a gift of God, I could not be more blessed in this life. You are the most precious thing in this world. I love you so very much.

Being in love with you is such an amazing feeling that keeps me from falling apart. Every morning I wake up thinking of you, and that gives me strength to stand up and start my day with a perfect mood. I can’t even describe how precious you are to me. I love you.

You make me happy in a thousand ways. I love you to the moon and back, and I have no idea what I would do, if I lost you, because I feel like I will lose my entire world.

I can’t stop looking at you. When you smile, when you laugh, when you wake up in the middle of the night from a bad dream, when you make your morning coffee. And the reason is – I love you so very much. You are my Sun, my Moon and the Stars.

I love you baby, and when you’re not with me holding my hand, you are in my mind controlling my thoughts, that’s why I love you!

When I have you next to me, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world,
And when you are away, my mind and my heart are still with you!

I am feeling jealous of all the people that you ever hugged,
Because for a moment they were holding the whole world of mine.

It’s beautiful when the evening comes,
When the stars shine in the dark,
But it’s even more beautiful
When the love is born in two people’s hearts.

What is a flower without the sun, what is the earth without the sky?
Who am I without you, that’s why I tell you that I love you.

To love means to live, not to exist,
To run barefoot through the snow
And to laugh in the pouring rain.
It cannot be better, I know.

I feel so happy now,
Because I’m yours and you’re mine,
No matter where I am
You’re always on my mind.

If somebody would ask me a question what a beautiful life means to me, I would put my arms around you, lean my head on your shoulder and say “Like this!”

Loving people complement each other and this makes their life complete.
Love connects people to the depths of their souls.

Every day think of you,
Every night I dream of you,
Every minute I love you!

My love for you is like the sun,
Maybe sometimes it hides behind the clouds,
But it is always there to keep you warm.

Live and Love,
Don’t run away from it,
And if you fall in love,
Then love forever!

You cannot deny that love exists
You cannot deny that it’s real.
And when you feel it, cherish it
And never let go from your heart!

I wish to forget everything in the world from your kisses,
I wish to fall asleep in your arms
And see your face, when I wake up.
I dream to love and be loved, purely and sincerely.
And I wish that dream come true,
Because my dream is you!

If I could ask for three wishes,
I would ask very simple things:
Learn to never give up,
Want more out of life than I wanted yesterday
And always be next to you!

Every day I will find time to say “I love you”,
Each morning I will start with a kiss and words “Good morning, my love”.
And before falling asleep I will embrace you and wish you “Sweet dreams”.

Meeting and knowing a person like you has made me happy in a million ways.
And if you ever have to leave me, I will find a million reasons for you to stay.

When it comes to Southern romance, it’s no secret that choosing the right words is important. Crafting the perfect romantic message and expressing how much you care about someone may be difficult, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Making your love known to that special someone is one of those little things that not just keep relationships alive, but also helps them flourish.

If you need a dash of inspiration, explore these short and long love messages in a variety of formats, including quotes from notable authors, text messages, love letters, Southern love poems, and more. Love messages can also touch on just the right tone you may be going for—romantic, sweet, funny, cute, witty, or even sad.

Greet your loved one with a sweet message in the morning to start their day right, or say good night with a romantic text after a long day. Whether it’s a special occasion or simply another day on the calendar, your loved one is sure to appreciate any romantic messages you might leave them!

Sweet Romantic Messages for Him

Men may not always be the most verbal or openly emotional creatures, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to hear how you feel! Letting that special man in your life know that he’s your world with a short love message will surely make him glow with pride. To help you express just how much you enjoy his presence in your life, take a look at these romantic love messages for him!

• You have no idea how much my heart races when I see you.
• I love when I catch you looking at me.
• You’re weird…but I like it!

Messages for your boyfriend

• Your voice is my favorite sound.
• So far, every moment we’ve spent together has been awesome. But I promise you, that the best is yet to come.
• If only you knew how much those little moments with you matter to me.

Message for your husband

• Since the time I’ve met you, I cry a little less, laugh a little harder, and smile all the more, just because I have you, my life is a better place.
• Every day with you is a wonderful addition to my life’s journey.
• You’re my paradise, and I’d happily get stranded on you for a lifetime.
• Just when I think that it is impossible to love you any more than I already do, you prove me wrong.

Sweet Romantic Messages for Her

If you want to make your wife or girlfriend feel appreciated, then giving her a thoughtful reminder of your feelings is a great place to start. But great romantic sayings are more than just a string of clichés put together—they’re a sincere expression of your affection! Whether you’re celebrating a particular occasion or simply reminding her that she’s special, these romantic love messages for her are sure to bring a smile to her face!

• If I could give you one thing in life, I’d give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes, only then would you realize how special you are to me.
• If you were a movie, I’d watch you over and over again.
• In a sea of people, my eyes always search for you.

Romantic message ideas for your girlfriend

• What on earth did I think about all the time before you?
• If loving you was a job, I’d be the most deserving, dedicated, and qualified candidate. In fact, I’d even be willing to work for free!
• Your smile is literally the cutest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.
• If someone asked me to describe you in just two words, I’d say «Simply Amazing.»

Romantic message ideas for your wife

• You do a million little things that bring joy to my life.
• I know fairy tales come true because I have you.
• There are only two times that I want to be with you: Now and Forever.
• My six-word love story: «I can’t imagine life without you.»

Romantic and Sweet Text Messages for Him

Want to let your boyfriend know that he’s on your mind first thing in the morning? Wish you could give your husband a little midday pick-me-up? Luckily, technology has made this not just possible, but easy! Sending a romantic SMS is a great way to make your man feel good anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re saying «I love you» in words or emojis, these romantic text messages will help you put a smile on his face.

Short text messages

• Stop making me think about you! I’m busy.
• Cuddling with you would be perfect right now 💑
• If nothing lasts forever, can I be your nothing?
• You make my heart melt! 💕
• I couldn’t ignore you even if I wanted to.

Cute romantic text messages

• Thank you for always making me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world 💅💄👑👄
• Next time I hug you, I probably won’t let go for a long time.
• I can’t decide if the best part of my day is waking up next to you, or going to sleep with you. Hurry home so I can compare the two again.
• Everyone has their own motivation to get up in the morning and face the day. You are mine.
• Whenever my phone vibrates, I hope you’re the reason for it.

Witty love text messages

• You’re just like bacon. You make everything better.
• Forget the butterflies, I feel the whole zoo when I am with you! 🐻🐼🐨🐯
• You are my Knight in shining boxer shorts.
• You know I really want you to come over, but you’re so hot my air condition bill would skyrocket the second you stepped foot in the door!
• I know you might be too busy today ⏰, but please add me to your to-do list ✔

Love SMS ideas with emojis

• Life without you is like 🍕 without 🧀
• We make a great 🍐
• I’m 🍹🍷🍺 in ❤ with you.
• You’ve 🔒 up my ❤ and thrown away the 🔑
• You’re my 👻

Romantic and Sweet Text Messages for Her

Love letters may be ageless, but in today’s day and age, romantic text messages are the easiest way to let your special someone know that you’re thinking about her. The best part? Sweet texts can pack a big emotional punch without spending a lot of money, time, or effort. Whether you’re giving your girlfriend a creative «good morning» or shooting your wife a midday compliment complete with emojis, these love-text message ideas are sure to make her heart flutter!

Short text messages

• You make me forget how to breathe.
• Nobody is perfect, but you’re so close it’s scary 👌👸
• All I need is you right here.
• I love you more than I did yesterday but not more than I will tomorrow ❤

Cute romantic text messages

• The only time I stupidly smile at my phone is when I get text messages from you.
• What is love? It is what makes your cell phone ring every time I send text messages.
• I always wake up smiling. I think it’s your fault.
• I can’t explain the way you make me feel when I hear your voice or see your face, but I adore it.
• Just had to let you know…loving you is the best thing that happened to me 💕

Witty love text message ideas

• Can I borrow a kiss? I promise to give it back 😘
• I think you’re cuter than any cat picture 🐈
• If Van Gogh had you as a subject, the sunflowers would have gone in the trash 🌻🌻🌻
• If I were a stop light 🚦, I would turn red every time you passed by, so that I could stare at you a bit longer.
• You wanna know who I’m in love with? Read the first word again ❤

Romantic SMS ideas with emojis

• 🐳 you be mine forever?
• You’re my 👸🐝
• 🍊 you glad we found each other? You’re a great 🎣
• To honor your beauty, I present you with a dozen red roses 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
• You’ve turned my life 🔄⬆⬇

Short Love Quotes

Love notes don’t have to be long to show they care. Sometimes, the most meaningful messages are those that convey the deepest emotions in just a few words. In these famous short love quotes, you’ll find sincere feelings from some of those who have said it best. From simple quotes about love from John Lennon to impactful quotes from Mother Teresa, these short love messages will show your true feelings.

• «You can’t blame gravity for falling in love.» – Albert Einstein
• «Love is friendship that has caught fire. […] It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses.» – Ann Landers
• «Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.» – Mother Teresa
• «Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.» – Oscar Wilde
• «Where there is love, there is life.» – Mahatma Gandhi
• «If you wish to be loved, love.» – Seneca
• «A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.» – Max Müller
• «Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow.» – John Lennon
• «To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.» – David Viscott
• «Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.» – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Cute Love Quotes

Love messages don’t have to be sappy to be sincere. Sometimes, it’s the cute love notes you share with that special someone that makes them smile and leaves a lasting impression. With these cute love quotes, you’ll find it all. From a dreamy love quote from Dr. Seuss to a famous line from Mr. Darcy in «Pride and Prejudice» these cute love quotes will make anyone feel appreciated.

• «Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.» – Nicholas Sparks
• «The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.» – Audrey Hepburn
• «Stolen kisses are always sweetest.» – Leigh Hunt
• «I would rather spend one lifetime with you, than face all the ages of this world alone.» – J.R.R. Tolkien
• «You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.» – Dr. Seuss
• «If I know what love is, it is because of you.» – Hermann Hesse
• «Love is the magician that pulls man out of his own hat.» – Ben Hecht
• «To be your friend was all I ever wanted; to be your lover was all I ever dreamed.» – Valerie Lombardo
• «A man is already halfway in love with any woman who listens to him.» – Brendan Francis
• «You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you.» – Mr. Darcy, «Pride and Prejudice»

Romantic Good Morning Messages

Help your special someone start the day with a smile. Sending a romantic message in the morning is a surefire way to begin the day on the right foot. Whether you’re sending a good morning message through text because you’re apart or wanting to leave a little love note on his or her pillow to wake up to, these romantic good morning messages will show just how much you care.

• As long as we’re together, our future is bright. Here’s to another new day. Good morning, my love!
• Mornings are beautiful, but they are especially satisfying when I get to wake up beside you and that sweet smile of yours. It’s the best way to start the day.
• I love every morning that you are with me. It makes me feel so close to you and so blessed in this life of ours. Good morning!
• As I open my eyes to witness the beautiful sunshine, it feels like the warmth of your love is embracing me. Good morning my love.
• The beauty of the morning sunshine is nothing compared to your natural glow. You truly are the most gorgeous ever!
• Good morning! Another day of thinking about you. Save me some good morning kisses; I’ll take them later in person!
• Good morning, my love. May you find lots of reasons to smile today!
• Only the fortunate ones get the chance to wish their loved one a good morning when they wake up. I’m so lucky.
• You are the first person I think of after opening my eyes each day. Sending you kisses and hugs for a wonderful day ahead!
• Good morning to the one who rules my heart! Every day I feel blessed to spend my day with you. I love you!

Romantic Good Night Messages

In those quiet moments before we surrender to sleep, most of us think of the people in our lives that matter most. Sending a good night SMS is one of the most simple, yet moving ways to let that special someone know that they’re on your mind. It also gives them the perfect ending to even the lousiest of days. Send one of these good night text messages and give your loved one the closest thing you can to a good night kiss!

• Come to my dreams if you can. I’ll kiss you there.
• Tonight I’ll fall asleep with you in my heart.
• You will be the last thing I think of before I fall to sleep and the first thing to remember when I wake up.
• Every day I spend with you is the new best day of my life. Can’t wait for the morning. Good night.
• My days are worth it if I can end them with you by my side. Good night.
• Sleeping is impossible when all I can think about is you. Good night!
• The brightest thing in this world are your eyes when you look at me. I don’t want to see stars, but your eyes. Have a good night.
• Before I fall asleep, I always picture what it would feel like to fall asleep in your arms. It’s the best feeling in the world.
• I’m in my bed, you’re in your bed. One of us is in the wrong place.
• Every night I love coming back home. Because home is being in your arms. Good night.

Sad Love Quotes

Love is a rollercoaster. Just like other highs and lows in life, sometimes love can throw you a curveball. If you’re looking for a sad love quote to lift you back up after a breakup or to help you wade through troubling times, these soft words may be just what you need.

• «‘Tis is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.» – Alfred Lord Tennyson
• «It is sad not to love, but it is much sadder not to be able to love.» – Miguel de Unamuno
• «Love is so short, forgetting is so long.» – Pablo Neruda
• «Pleasure of love lasts but a moment. Pain of love lasts a lifetime.» – Bette Davis
• «Since I can’t be with you right now I will have to be content just dreaming about when we will be together again.» – Susan Polis Schutz
• «Some people are going to leave, but that’s not the end of your story. That’s the end of their part in your story.» – Faraaz Kazi
• «You can’t buy love, but you can pay heavily for it.» – Henny Youngman
• «You can close your eyes to things you don’t want to see, but you can’t close your heart to things you don’t want to feel.» – Johnny Depp
• «Part of me aches at the thought of her being so close yet so untouchable…» – Nicholas Sparks
• «It’s amazing how someone can break your heart, but you still love them with all the little pieces.» – Ella Harper

Romantic Wedding Messages

Weddings are by their very nature a celebration of love and romance, so why not tell your spouse-to-be exactly how you feel? If your emotions are too overwhelming to articulate, call upon these moving words to help you along. Whether you’re writing one-of-a-kind wedding vows or a cute pre-ceremony letter to your betrothed, these romantic wedding messages and quotes about love will allow you to put that special touch on your big day!

• When you fall, I will pick you up. When you are happy, I will share your joy. When you need a friend, I will be the first one there. I will always love you.
• I used to not believe in soulmates. I’m here with you because you made me believe.
• Even though I’m unsure about most things in life, I am certain that I love you, and I will continue to love you forever.
• «If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.» — Joan Powers, «Pooh’s Little Instruction Book»
• I feel like everything in my life has led me to you. My choices, my heartbreaks, my regrets. Everything. And when we’re together, my past seems worth it. Because if I had done one thing differently, I might never have met you.
• I choose you. And I’ll choose you over and over. Without pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat. I’ll keep choosing you.
• I never could grasp the meaning of «perfect»—until I met you. Suddenly the definition fell into place and my breath was taken away each moment I spent with you.
• My soul saw you and it kind of went, «Oh, there you are. I’ve been looking for you.»—Iain S. Thomas, «I Wrote This For You»
• «Eventually soulmates meet, for they have the same hiding place.» — Robert Brault
• «You have me. Until the last star in the galaxy dies, you have me.» — Amie Kaufman, «Illuminae»

Classic Love Letters for Her

Some tokens of love and affection never go out of style—and the love letter is certainly one of those! In today’s digital age, giving a handwritten letter to your girlfriend or wife is a truly unforgettable romantic gesture that’s sure to impress. Of course, composing a personalized, honest letter is easier said than done. It can make you feel vulnerable—and you may even find yourself at a loss for words! Luckily, these sample love letters for her can give you a great starting point.

• Sometimes I just think back to the first time I laid eyes on you. I knew right then that I had found someone incredible. Ever since that very moment, all I have ever wanted was to be with you. No matter how dark my day is, seeing you always brightens it and makes me realize that with you, I am doing right. Your heart is so pure and so forgiving that it will always be the center of my attention, no matter what else is going on in my life. I look forward to this day and many more just like it for you will forever be in my heart.
• You have gripped my soul with a ferocity reserved for a castaway clinging to a raft in the middle of the ocean. If my soul is the raft, it is your hold that keeps me afloat. Don’t ever let go. I love you.
• Whenever I am with you, it is like having my emotional batteries recharged with joy. Your smile radiates into me. Your touch sends little shivers through my body. Your presence pleases my mind, and your soul pours peace on mine. I love you…madly, sincerely, completely, and with no reservation, in a way that is blissfully wonderful.

Classic Love Letters for Him

Since writing was first invented, couples have exchanged romantic letters as a sincere expression of undying love and affection. Giving your boyfriend or husband a love letter is a timeless and carefully crafted way to say that you care about him. Of course, putting your deepest thoughts about your loved one on paper can be a daunting task. If you need a little inspiration, take a peek at these sample love letters for him to get those writing juices flowing!

• I want you to know that there’s no one who can replace you. The way you look, the way you always know what I am thinking about, the way you gave me hug when I need it the most, and the way you listen to me is priceless. You have touched me more profoundly than I ever thought you could. I love you.
• I’m so completely in love with you. I wake to think of you, and I sleep to see you in my dreams. Every day seems like a blessing since I have met you. I feel so lucky and honored to be in love with you with all of my heart. Thank you for sharing your love with me. It’s a truly wonderful gift. I will love you always.
• You were already on my mind when I woke up this morning. Funny how I just can’t stop thinking about you. Six months ago we hadn’t even met, and now you are the most important person in my life. So, I just wanted to say I love you, and I can’t wait to see you again.

Southern Love Poems for Him

Male poets are often shown composing sonnets for their leading ladies, but many women throughout history have written masterpieces in the name of love. You too can carry on this tradition. Tell your man exactly how you feel by channeling the power of the written word. Whether you pen a poem yourself or borrow from the classics, your loved one is sure to appreciate the eloquent message you’re throwing his way. Make your Southern romance truly come alive with these love poems for him!

• «Love arrives / and in its train come ecstasies / old memories of pleasure / ancient histories of pain. / Yet if we are bold, / love strikes away the chains of fear / from our souls. / We are weaned from our timidity / In the flush of love’s light / we dare be brave / And suddenly we see / that love costs all we are / and will ever be. / Yet it is only love / which sets us free.» — «Touched by an Angel,» Maya Angelou
• «My monkey-wrench man is my sweet patootie; / the lover of my life, my youth and age. / My heart belongs to him and to him only; / the children of my flesh are his and bear his rage / Now grown to years advancing through the dozens / the honeyed kiss, the lips of wine and fire / fade blissfully into the distant years of yonder / but all my days of Happiness and wonder / are cradled in his arms and eyes entire. / They carry us under the waters of the world / out past the starposts of a distant planet / And creeping through the seaweed of the ocean / they tangle us with ropes and yarn of memories / where we have been together, you and I.» — «Love Song for Alex, 1979,» Margaret Walker
• «I had not thought of violets late, / The wild, shy kind that spring beneath your feet / In wistful April days, when lovers mate / And wander through the fields in raptures sweet. / The thought of violets meant florists’ shops, / And bows and pins, and perfumed papers fine; / And garish lights, and mincing little fops / And cabarets and soaps, and deadening wines. / So far from sweet real things my thoughts had strayed, / I had forgot wide fields; and clear brown streams; / The perfect loveliness that God has made,— / Wild violets shy and Heaven-mounting dreams. / And now—unwittingly, you’ve made me dream / Of violets, and my soul’s forgotten gleam.» — «Sonnet,» Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson

Southern Love Poems for Her

Most everyone would agree that few things in the world are more swoon-worthy than love poetry. After all, sometimes poetry expresses feelings in a way that normal words just can’t manage. Whether you hope to win her over or steal her heart all over again, these quintessential Southern love poems for her are a great way to add a romantic touch to her day!

• «But we loved with a love that was more than love— / I and my Annabel Lee— / With a love that the wingèd seraphs of Heaven / Coveted her and me.» — «Annabel Lee,» Edgar Allan Poe
• «I lov’d thee from the earliest dawn, / When first I saw thy beauty’s ray,/ And will, until life’s eve comes on, / And beauty’s blossom fades away; / And when all things go well with thee, / With smiles and tears remember me. / I’ll love thee when thy morn is past, / And wheedling gallantry is o’er, / When youth is lost in age’s blast, / And beauty can ascend no more. / And when life’s journey ends with thee, / O, then look back and think of me.» — «Early Affection,» George Moses Horton
• «There’s no doubt in my mind / a Southern girl was born / for a man to hold, / to sway as one / to the sound of country music, / in his arms he embraces pure gold. / A man is born to love a Southern girl / blond hair, black hair, brown hair, / straight or curled, / a man is born to love a Southern girl.» — «Born to Love a Southern Girl,» Steven S. Walsky