Forget waxing lyrical in love letters, if you want your sweet and sappy words to send butterflies into the tummy of the LOYL, rom-com speak is where it’s at. 

That’s why we combed through the most popular ones for rom-com quotes that’ll have your Valentine weak in the knees. The lines are obviously tested and trusted.

“I burn for you” Daphne, Bridgerton

10 Rom-Com Quotes You Should Text to Your Valentine

It’s a simple, straight to the point confession that you’re willing to walk through hellfire for them.

“You’re perfect. Everything about you is perfect” Isoken, Isoken

If you’re a person of few words, this line packs a punch. Simple, you only have eyes for them in this lifetime and the one beyond.

“Your love is like the wind. I can’t see it but I can feel it.” Lola, A Million Tears

10 Rom-Com Quotes You Should Text to Your Valentine

With this, they’ll know that after God, you’re the only one capable of giving them agape love

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“I’ve come here with no expectations, only to profess now that I am at liberty to do so, that my heart is, and always will be, yours.”  Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice

10 Rom-Com Quotes You Should Text to Your Valentine

They shouldn’t have to be in doubt that your heart 100% belongs to them. This quote is just about showing proof.

“I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope and every dream I’ve ever had.” Noah, The Notebook

In other words, there’s no you without them. 

“I would rather have had one breath of your hair, one kiss from your mouth, one touch of your hand, than eternity without it.” Nicholas Cage,  City of Angels

10 Rom-Com Quotes You Should Text to Your Valentine

Another message that tells them life is a vast ocean of nothingness if you’re not the one setting their soul on fire.

“I’ll never let go, Jack. I’ll never let go.” — Rose, Titanic

Replace Jack with their name, and this message tells them that there’s no principality or weapon fashioned against y’all’s relationship that’ll prosper.

“I’m not a tree; I’m a forest.” Aminu, The Men’s Club

10 Rom-Com Quotes You Should Text to Your Valentine

This is a reminder that you have an endless supply of yourself to give to them. 

“You jump, I jump.” Rose, Titanic

You go where they go. Even to the afterlife…

“When you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you want that moment to start as soon as possible.” Harry, When Harry Met Sally

It’s the perfect message to send when you suddenly realise they’re the missing puzzle in your life.

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