The phrase “I love you” is powerful and meaningful—but there are many other beautiful ways to express love in English! Depending on who you’re talking to (a friend, partner, or family member), you can use different words and phrases to show affection, care, and appreciation. Let’s explore natural and emotional ways to say “I love you” for every situation.

Romantic Ways to Say I Love You
Perfect for couples or people in romantic relationships.
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I’m crazy about you.
👉 I’m crazy about you, and I can’t stop thinking of you. -
You mean the world to me.
👉 You mean the world to me, and I’m so lucky to have you. -
I’m head over heels for you.
👉 He’s head over heels for her—it’s so sweet! -
You’re my everything.
👉 You’re my everything, and I can’t imagine life without you. -
I adore you.
👉 I adore you and everything you do. -
I’m madly in love with you.
👉 I’m madly in love with you, more each day.
Cute and Playful Ways to Say I Love You
These expressions are light-hearted, sweet, and fun!
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You’re my sunshine.
👉 Good morning, sunshine! You always make my day bright. -
I’m sweet on you.
👉 He’s totally sweet on her. -
You make my heart skip a beat.
👉 Every time I see you, you make my heart skip a beat. -
You’re my favorite person.
👉 You’re my favorite person in the world! -
I’m nuts about you.
👉 I’m nuts about you—it’s true!
Friendly Ways to Say I Love You
Use these for close friends or people you care about platonically.
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You’re the best!
👉 Thanks for your help—you’re the best! -
Love ya! (informal)
👉 Love ya, see you tomorrow! -
You mean a lot to me.
👉 You mean a lot to me; thank you for always being there. -
I appreciate you.
👉 I really appreciate you and your support. -
You’re like family to me.
👉 You’re like family to me, and I’ll always have your back.
Family Ways to Say I Love You
Show affection to parents, siblings, or relatives with these warm phrases.
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You’re my rock.
👉 Mom, you’re my rock. I couldn’t do it without you. -
I’m so thankful for you.
👉 Dad, I’m so thankful for everything you’ve done for me. -
You’re the best part of my life.
👉 You’re the best part of my life, little sister. -
I love you to the moon and back.
👉 Goodnight, sweetheart—I love you to the moon and back! -
You’re my hero.
👉 Grandpa, you’re my hero.
Creative and Unique Ways to Say I Love You
Try these to sound poetic or original!
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My heart belongs to you.
👉 No matter where I go, my heart belongs to you. -
You complete me.
👉 You complete me in every way. -
I can’t imagine my life without you.
👉 I can’t imagine my life without you—it wouldn’t be the same. -
You’re my better half.
👉 He calls his wife his better half—it’s adorable! -
I’ve fallen for you.
👉 I’ve fallen for you, and there’s no turning back.

List of 80 Ways to Say I LOVE YOU
Learn 80 Ways to Say I LOVE YOU!
- I adore you
- I’m affectionate for you
- I’m attached to you
- I’m enchanted by you
- You’re my enchantment
- I burn for you
- You fill my heart
- I’m fond of you
- You’re my missing piece
- You’re the only one for me
- I’m infatuated with you
- I’m mad about you
- You’re all I see
- I’m passionate about you
- I’m enraptured with you
- I relish you
- You’re the light of my life
- You’re my soft spot
- I’m tender for you
- I’m wild about you
- I worship you
- You’re my everything
- I admire you so much
- I adulate you
- I more than care for you
- I cherish you like nothing else
- I delight in your company
- I dote on you
- I glory in you
- I savor every moment with you
- I’m beguiled with you
- I’m besotted by you
- You carry me away
- I’m charmed by you
- You’re my indulgence
- You’re my obsession
- I’m falling for you
- I fancy you
- I only have eyes for you
- I’ve flipped over you
- You’re my hero
- You make me feel young
- You’re on my mind
- You’re wonderful to me
- You’re adorable to me
- You amaze me
- You blow me away
- You electrify me
- You’re my inspiration
- I’m stupefied by you
- I idolize you
- I long for you

- You’re my treasure
- I delight in you
- I laud you
- I have a flame for you
- You’re my object of affection
- I marvel in your presence
- I dig you
- I totally go for you
- You’re just my style
- You’re my prize
- I venerate you
- You comfort me
- You nourish me
- I hold you dear
- I honor you
- I’m crazy about you
- You’re my one and only
- You’re everything to me
- You complete me
- You make me whole
- You’re special to me
- You make me whole
- I’m nothing without you
- You’re the air I breath
- I miss you so much
- You’re my savior
- You’re my stars and moon
- I’m sweet on you
Cute Ways to Say I LOVE YOU | Infographic 3


FATIMA
Thursday 22nd of October 2020
Am new here I wants to learn English
Denise
Tuesday 9th of July 2019
"I'm affectionate for you" is not a common phrase. The meaning is good, but the wording is uncommon. "I glory in you" is also a phrase that most English speakers would not use, unless they are talking about they way they feel about their god.
Adulate, Laud, and Venerate are very uncommon words in American English. If you said this to an English speaker, he or she may not understand what you are saying without opening a dictionary. :)
Many of the others phrases here are wonderful. Personally, I think "I'm enchanted by you" is a very romantic phrase. "You're my missing piece" is also very romantic.
Nazrul
Tuesday 11th of June 2019
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Mg searazu
Tuesday 4th of June 2019
Hi,How are you ?My name is Mg searazullah ,i live Myanmar country.i am 18 years old student. I am learning online Speaking English ..Are you accept me sir.