This article was co-authored by Allen Wagner, MFT, MA
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. Allen Wagner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California. After working as a therapist at the Children’s Bureau and Penny Lane Centers, he opened his own practice in 2008. Allen works with both individuals and couples and has 20 years of experience as a therapist. Allen specializes in helping clients improve their relationships, assisting people in managing life transitions, improving communication in all environments, and identifying realistic and positive goals. Alongside his wife Talia Wagner, he authored the book "Married Roommates". He received an MA in Psychology from Pepperdine University and a BA in Film and Creative Writing from the University of Arizona.
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Love is powerful, and someone showing you unconditional love can change your life for the better. Close your eyes and think about love—what do you see? Maybe you see your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, best friend, or parent. No matter who you see, you love them dearly. So, how can you thank them for their love? We’ve compiled a list of quotes you can say or send to your loved one to tell them just how grateful you are. Plus, we spoke with relationship therapist Allen Wagner to bring you expert tips on expressing gratitude to the people you love.
Top Heartfelt Quotes to Thank a Loved One
- “Thank you for loving me, flaws and all.”
- “Thank you for always being there for me.”
- “Your love has been the greatest gift I’ve ever received.”
- “I am forever grateful for you.”
- “Thank you for reminding me what love is.”
- “I am forever grateful for the joy you bring into my life.”
Steps
Appreciative Quotes
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Thank them for loving you unconditionally and making sacrifices. If they support you even when you’re at your worst, try sharing one or two of these messages with them. After all, showing gratitude and giving thanks has been proven to make people happier (including yourself). [1] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School's Educational Site for the Public Go to source So, show that their love means more than they could ever know by thanking them for always being there.
- “Thank you for always being there for me.”
- “Thank you for loving me, flaws and all.”
- “I’m so grateful for your unconditional love.”
- “Your love has shown me that there’s beauty in the world.”
- “I can never thank you enough for loving me with no conditions.”
- “Your love is a constant reminder that I am worthy.”
- “You have loved me through my darkness moments, and I’ll never be able to fully repay you.”
- “Thank you for loving me even when I struggled to love myself.”
- “I appreciate every moment with you.”
- “Thank you for all the sacrifices you’ve made for us.”
- “Your love has shown me what true devotion is.”
- “You’ve put me first, and I cannot thank you enough for that.”
- “I am forever grateful that you’ve made our relationship a priority.”
- “Thank you for always being willing to go the extra mile.”
- “You sacrificed your time to make me happy. Thank you.”
- “I am so lucky to be loved by such a selfless person.”
- “Your love made me realize that the greatest gift one can give is themselves.”
- “Thank you for being my rock and support system.”
- “Thank you for loving me through all my mistakes.”
Supportive Quotes
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Share how much their love lifts you up. Do they support you no matter what? If so, say it. Focus on what they’ve done to help you shine, whether that’s being a shoulder you can cry on or always being willing to listen. Their unconditional love has supported you, so express that with one of these messages:
- “Thank you for always offering a shoulder to cry on.”
- “Thank you for being someone I can lean on.”
- “Thank you for being the one who always believes in me.”
- “Thank you for being someone I can rely on.”
- “Your love gives me strength.”
- “I am so thankful for your continued support.”
- “Your love has taught me how to love myself.”
- “Thank you so much for the encouragement!”
- “Thank you for being here to listen.”
- “Thank you for being my biggest cheerleader, no matter what.”
- “I am so lucky to have a partner like you.”
- “Your love gives me confidence.”
- “You’ve created a safe space for me. Thank you.”
- “Your love has filled an empty place in my heart.”
- “I’m so grateful for the happiness I feel when I’m with you.”
- “Thank you for loving me despite my imperfections.”
Compassionate Quotes
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Recognize their kindness with a heartfelt message. If you always feel loved around them, don’t be afraid to say so! Share with them how much their kindness, care, and support have meant to you. Try commenting on a specific trait of theirs you love or describing a specific event.
- “You have taught me the true meaning of love.”
- “Thank you for always showing me kindness.”
- “I love your compassionate heart.”
- “I’m so thankful for your kind words and caring heart.”
- “You approach every situation with empathy. I’m grateful for that.”
- “I am so lucky to be loved by someone with such a kind heart.”
- “Your love has taught me that there’s strength in everyone.”
- “You have shown me how to be caring and gentle.”
- “Thank you for loving me through the highs and lows.”
- “Your love is so strong.”
- “You are a constant presence in my life, and I’ll forever be thankful for that.”
- “Your love has been the greatest gift I’ve ever received.”
- “Thank you for bringing joy back into my life.”
- “I am so blessed to have you in my life.”
- “Your love has filled my days with happiness again.”
- “Thank you for being the one who loves me, even when I’m not lovable.”
Expressive Quotes
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Be honest about how strongly you feel about them. Whether you’re thanking your spouse, partner, or friend, try sharing how much they mean to you on a deeper level. Emotional connections help you feel in tune with yourself and your surroundings—you feel welcome. [2] X Research source Having an emotional connection with someone isn’t something to be ashamed of, it’s something to embrace. So, thank them for helping you feel loved emotionally.
- “Thank you for loving me unconditionally.”
- “Words simply can’t describe how thankful I am for you.”
- “Your love has made me feel more alive.”
- “Connecting with you is something I’m incredibly grateful for.”
- “Your love has touched my soul.”
- “Thank you for changing my life.”
- “Thank you for being someone I can always count on.”
- “I cannot imagine my life without you.”
- “Your love has given me the strength to be vulnerable. Thank you.”
- “Thank you for understanding me on a deeper level.”
- “I’ll forever be grateful for having a friend I can connect with emotionally.”
- “Your love makes me feel complete.”
- “Your love has shown me that friendship has no limits.”
- “Thank you for believing in me when no one else would.”
- “I cannot express how thankful I am for your beautiful energy.”
- “I am forever grateful for you.”
Acknowledging Quotes
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Tell them what they’re doing right to show appreciation. Does your loved one do something that you simply adore? If so, don’t wait to say so! Thank them for loving you by sharing what you love about them, whether that be how they laugh at your jokes or always open the door for you. [3] X Research source
- “Thank you for never ceasing to amaze me.”
- “Thank you for always giving our relationship 100%.”
- “Thank you for always telling me what I mean to you.”
- “Thank you for all the surprises. They mean a lot to me.”
- “Thank you for making me feel special.”
- “I am forever grateful for the joy you bring into my life.”
- “Your love has made me feel like I live in a fairy tale.”
- “Being with you makes me the luckiest person alive.”
- “Thank you for being the best partner I could ask for.”
- “Thank you for reminding me what love is.”
- “Thank you for being my rock and confidant.”
- “Your love has been a guiding light during these dark times.”
- “I can never thank you enough for your loyalty.”
- “Thank you for always bringing out the best in me.”
- “Thank you for being considerate of my needs.”
- “I love when you bring me flowers. Thank you.”
Romantic Quotes
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Make your partner blush with a sweet message. Who says thank yous have to be boring? Spice things up with a romantic message that’ll make them feel giddy! Use romantic or flowery language to really amp it up.
- “I never knew what love was until I met you.”
- “You have loved me in ways I never thought possible.”
- “Thank you for showing me what true love looks like.”
- “Thank you for being the person who loves me just as I am.”
- “Your love gives me strength to fight even the toughest battles.”
- “Your love has been my saving grace.”
- “Thank you for being my partner in life.”
- “Your love has taught me the meaning of true happiness.”
- “Your love is the glue that holds me together.”
- “Thank you for being my home.”
- “Your love is the melody of my heart.”
- “Thank you for making my life worth living.”
- “Every moment with you is a blessing.”
- “Your love is my sanctuary.”
- “Your love is my anchor in the wildest storm.”
- “Our love is a beacon of hope.”
- “Your love is the foundation of our journey together.”
- “In the book of life, our love is the most beautiful chapter.”
- “Together, we’re building a fortress of love.”
- “Your love is boundless like the ocean.”
- “In the light and shadows, our love never wavers.”
- “Your love is the spark that ignites my flame.”
- “I cherish your love like the most delicate flower.”
- “Your love warms me on the coldest days.”
Expert Tips for Expressing Gratitude
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We spoke with licensed marriage and family therapist Allen Wagner to bring you the best advice on expressing gratitude in relationships. When it comes to communication and saying thanks, Wagner had a few tips to help improve and cultivate a loving relationship. Here’s what he had to say:
- Demonstrate love by being “open to the other person’s thoughts. It’s always a compromise, but I think if you want to show somebody that you love them, sometimes it’s understanding why certain things have a certain meaning to them.”
- Make saying “thank you” a habit. As Wagner explains, “It takes about 66 times of doing something before it becomes what you do.”
- Know that it’s okay to have uncomfortable moments. Wagner advises couples to push their boundaries and express their needs , even if they think it might lead to an argument.
- The key to a lasting relationship? The relationship “has to be respected . And by that...I mean you understand the value of what your life would be if you didn’t have that person and what they give to you.” Don’t be afraid to verbalize that.