"I Love You" Quotes For Her: Expressing Love Through Words

Medically reviewed by Julie Dodson, MA
Updated April 26, 2024by BetterHelp Editorial Team

You can say “I love you” in various ways. People often have a “love language” or way of expressing love, such as acts of service, gift-giving, words of affirmation, physical touch, and quality time. For those who enjoy showing and receiving love via words, it may be beneficial to express these sentiments via romantic, loving, or funny love quotes that have already been written and used before. Love quotes for her can be a beneficial way to show someone in your life that you love them without a moment’s doubt. 

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Quotes for a love interest 

With just a few words, you may express romantic love and share your love story with someone in your life. If you’re looking to show love to a woman whom you’re romantically interested in, dating, or married to, the following cute love quotes might be beneficial to share with her: 

  1. “I'm in love with you, and I'm not in the business of denying myself the simple pleasure of saying true things.” -John Green
  2. “Do I love you? My God, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches.” –The Princess Bride
  3. “Your love shines in my heart as the sun that shines upon the Earth.” –Eleanor di Guillo 
  4. “I find the most beautiful moments of life aren’t just with you but because of you.” –Leo Christopher 
  5. “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” –Dr. Seuss 
  6. “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” –Lao Tzu 
  7. “Your kisses lift me higher...like the sweet song of a choir. You light my morning sky, with burning love.” -Elvis Presley
  8. “You were made perfectly to be loved – and surely I have loved you, in the idea of you, my whole life long.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning
  9. “I fell in love with her courage, her sincerity, and her flaming self-respect. And it’s these things I’d believe in, even if the whole world indulged in wild suspicions that she wasn’t all she should be. I love her, and it is the beginning of everything.” –F Scott Fitzgerald 
  10. “Have enough courage to trust love one more time, and always one more time.” –Maya Angelou 
  11. “You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” -Amy Bloom
  12. “But once in a while, like today, I meditate on it and realize how lucky I am to share my life with the greatest woman I ever met.” -Johnny Cash
  13. “I would rather spend one lifetime with you, than face all the ages of this world alone.” – J. R. R. Tolkien
  14. “Your love lights up my heart with its musical melody. In you, I’ve found my forever and always.” –Unknown 
  15. “No greater light illuminates my path than the love and change you have brought into my life. Thanks, my love.” –Unknown 
  16.  “Love your curves and all your edges, all your perfect imperfections.” -John Legend
  17.  “There is no remedy for love but to love more.” –Henry David Thoreau 
  18. “Every day I’m convinced that I can’t possibly love you more… and every day I’m proven wrong.” -Steve Maraboli
  19.  “Loved you yesterday, love you still, always have, always will.” –Elaine Davis 
  20.  “To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.” –Bell Hooks 
  21. “If she favors you, love her. If she wounds you, love her. If she tears your heart to pieces – and as it gets older and stronger, it will tear deeper – love her, love her, love her!” -Charles Dickens
  22. “You are the most important person in all the world to me.” –Unknown 
  23. “I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride, so I love you because I know no other way.” -Pablo Neruda
  24.  “I want to fall asleep next to you every night for all the ages.” –Unknown 
  25. “You are such a beautiful person. Only you can reach me like you do.” –Unknown 
  26. “I will love you for all my life, as we only have one lifetime.” –Unknown 
  27. “The entire universe conspired to ensure we met. The whole world cannot understand all the weight of my love for you.” –Unknown 
  28. "Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.” -Zora Neale Hurston
  29. “One can only hope the person you love will make you the best version of yourself.” -Mia Maestro
  30. "You want my opinion? We're all a little weird. And life's a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness--and call it love--true love." - Robert Fulgum
  31. "As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once." -John Green
  32. “And then she asks me "Do you feel all right?" And I say, "Yes, I feel wonderful tonight.” -Eric Clapton
  33. “I feel wonderful because I see the love light in your eyes, and the wonder of it all is you just don't realize how much I love you.” -Eric Clapton
  34. “You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.” -Oscar Wilde
  35. “I love thee, I love but thee with a love that shall not die till the sun grows cold and the stars grow old.” -Shakespeare
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Love quotes for a friend 

Love for a friend can be as meaningful as love for a romantic or sexual partner.

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), friendship can keep people physically and mentally healthy by reducing the risk of depression, stress, and premature death.

Below are love quotes with the right words to share with a friend: 

  1. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched—they must be felt with the heart.” –Helen Keller
  2. “We weren’t siblings by birth, but we know from the start that fate brought us together to be siblings by heart.” –Unknown 
  3. “Time doesn’t take away from friendship, nor does separation.” –Tennessee Williams 
  4. “A single rose can be my garden, and a single friend, my world.” –Leo Buscaglia 
  5. “You are my friend through thick and thin. I cannot imagine life without you. I love you.” –Unknown 
  6. “A true friend is someone who will always love you—the imperfect, the confused, the wrong—because that is what people are supposed to do.” –Unknown 
  7. “A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.” –Elbert Hubbard
  8. “Nothing feels as good as being loved by my best friend.” –Karen Kostyla 
  9. “Thank goodness for best friends—For true friends, the ones who love you no matter what.” –Lauren Clark 
  10. “Love is friendship set on fire.” –Jeremy Taylor 
  11. “You, my friend, I will defend. And if you change… Well, I love you anyway.” –Alice in Chains 
  12. “I love you” quotes for a family member 

Relationships with family can be loving and close, and having words to express this familial love may be beneficial if you’re unsure what to say on your own. According to researchers, those who receive support and love from their family may have a greater self-esteem and sense of self-worth, which may improve mental health. Below are a few ways to say “I love you” to your family: 

  1. “It didn’t matter how big our house was; It mattered that there was love in it.” –Peter Buffett 
  2. “Being a family means you are a part of something wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” –Lisa Weed 
  3. “That’s what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you don’t feel lovable.” –Deb Caletti 
  4. “Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life.” –Albert Einstein 
  5. “You’re not my best friend. You’re my sister, and that’s more.” –Jenny Han 
  6. “I could never love anyone as I love my sisters.” –Little Women 
  7. “You know full well as I do the value of sisters’ affections; there is nothing like it in this world.” –Charlotte Bronte
  8. “A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.” –Isadora James
  9. “A mother’s love does not set with the sun. It blankets you all through the night.” –Unknown 
  10. “My mother taught me more through her loving patience than I ever learned in school.” –Unknown 
  11. “The road is paved with a mother’s love. There is always a path back into her arms.” –Unknown 
  12. The benefit of showing love through words 

You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to tell someone how much they mean to you. By showing love through words, you are showing the people in your life that you connect with a sentiment that reminds you of them. If those in your life often show love using words of affirmation, consider sending a quote to express your own feelings. You might also come up with your own ways to show love. 

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Relationship support 

Despite the benefits of all types of relationships in your life, relationships can pave the road to conflict. If you’re experiencing conflict in your relationships or want to better your relationship or marriage, it may be beneficial to talk to a therapist. However, some couples or individuals may face barriers to face-to-face therapy, such as financial struggles or difficulty finding a therapist who accepts insurance. 

In these cases, it may be possible to talk to a therapist online through a platform like BetterHelp for individuals or Regain for couples. Both platforms allow you to match with a therapist that meets your goals for therapy. In addition, you can choose between phone, video, or live chat sessions and meet from home at a time that works for you. Online therapy can also be beneficial for long-distance couples. 

Studies show that online couples therapy is effective. One study found that online couples interventions were more effective than in-person options, and clients found them more comfortable, as they could open up more freely with their therapist over a video call than in person. 

Takeaway

Quotes to say “I love you” can be a powerful way to share your love and affection with a woman in your life. Consider the above quotes for a love interest, partner, friend, or family member when deciding which quotes to share. If you’re struggling with any challenges in your relationship, you can also consider reaching out to a mental health professional, whether individually or as a couple. Online and in-person services can be a helpful way to reduce conflict and learn more about healthy communication, attachment, and love.
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