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Your husband is your partner in life, your best friend, your prince charming—so why not express all of that in a beautiful letter? If you’re hoping to write a heart-touching love letter to your husband but you’re having trouble finding the right words, you’re in the right place! We’ve compiled a thorough list of example letters, whether you’re just looking for inspiration to help you compose your own, or you’re looking for something to copy and paste. We’ve also included some expert advice on what to include in a love letter from dating coach and matchmaker Crista Beck and writer Adrienne Raphel. Keep reading for everything you need to know!
Example Heart-Touching Love Letter for Husband
To my husband, I want to take a second to tell you how amazing you are. You’re strong, resilient, hardworking, caring, romantic, and a complete dream come true. I love this life we built together, and I feel so lucky to be on this journey with you. Love always, [your name]
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Heartfelt & Emotional Love Letter for Your Husband
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1My love,Words can’t describe how much you mean to me. Every day, I wake up feeling so lucky to share my life with you. We’ve had so many beautiful moments together, and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us. Here’s to forever, sweetheart.Yours,________
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2To my amazing husband,
I just wanted to write you a little something to let you know how much you mean to me. I love this life we’ve built together, and I’m so grateful to be married to someone as wonderful as you are. I love you with my whole heart, and I’ll keep saying it every day for the rest of our lives.
Love,Advertisement -
3Sweetheart,
You are my one and only, and the reason for everything. I can’t imagine my life without you in it, and I feel so lucky to have found you. Thank you for being YOU.
XOXO, -
4Babe,
You’re a constant, steady force in my life, and there’s nowhere in the world I’d rather be than right by your side. You make me feel so safe and loved, and I want to take this opportunity to tell you how much you mean to me. I love you more than words can express, and I’m so thankful for you.
Forever and always,
Your Wife -
5My dearest,
I was just thinking about the time we [insert heartfelt memory you two shared], and it made me want to sit down and write about how much you mean to me. You are the most important person in my life, and every day I feel so lucky that we found each other in this huge world. You’re my one and only, and I hope you know how much I love you!
Yours, -
6To my handsome husband,
I absolutely can’t get enough of you! We’ve been through a lot together, and no matter what, we always come through challenges more connected and more in love than ever. You’re my best friend and partner in life, and I’m so excited to see what forever has in store for us.
Your loving wife, -
7My love,
I want to take a second to tell you how amazing you are because you deserve to hear it, every day. You’re strong, resilient, protective, hardworking, caring, romantic, and all around a dream come true. I’m so thankful we found each other, and I feel so lucky to be on this journey through life with you.
Always, -
8To my one-of-a-kind husband,
It’s such a gift to get to wake up next to you every day. You’re a shining light in a world full of darkness, and you make me feel so safe and protected, no matter what. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world with you next to me, and I just wanted to take this opportunity to let you know!
Forever yours, -
9Honey,
From the moment I met you, I knew you were the one for me, and every day since then I’ve only been more and more convinced that I was right. You’re the answer to every wish and prayer I’ve ever made, and being your partner is the greatest honor of my life. I love you with my whole heart.
Hugs and kisses -
10To my husband,
You fill my life with so much joy and meaning, and I hope you know how important you are to me. No matter how much time passes, spending time with you is still my favorite part of every day, and you still make my heart skip a beat every time you look at me.
I love you, -
11Dearest,
Today I woke up feeling so much gratitude for you. Thank you for being the best husband I could have ever wished for, for sticking by me through thick and thin, and for working so hard to make our life together so beautiful. You deserve to hear how much you mean to me today and every single day, and I love you so much.
Yours forever, -
12To my sweet love,
Whenever I’m feeling stressed or sad, just seeing your face is enough to fill me with a sense of peace and comfort. I know that as long as we are by each other’s sides, there’s nothing in this world that can truly hurt me. If I have you, I have everything.
With my whole heart, -
13My husband,
There aren’t enough words to tell you how much you mean to me, but I thought I’d give it a try. You’re my everything. You’re the reason I wake up in the morning, and I simply can’t imagine living without you. From the moment I met you, I knew we were meant to be, and I was absolutely right.
Loving you always,
Your wife -
14Sweetheart,
When I’m with you, I feel like I’m home. No matter where the two of us go in the world, as long as you’re by my side, I know that things will be okay. You’re my safe haven, my harbor in a storm, and I love you with my whole heart.
All my love,
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15To my incredible husband
On days when the world feels heavy, your presence brings me more peace and comfort than I ever could have thought possible. You make me feel so safe and protected, and I know I never need to feel afraid, as long as you’re in my corner.
I love you, honey,
​​________
Romantic Love Letters for Your Husband
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1To the man who holds my heart,
When I met you, I knew a great adventure was in store, but our love story has exceeded even my wildest dreams. You make even the most regular day feel like a fairytale, and I’m not exaggerating when I say that you’re my knight in shining armor. I love you so much.
Forever yours, -
2My love,
I didn’t believe in soulmates until I met you, but now I’m sure they’re real. You and I are like two sides of the same coin, two halves that make up one whole. I never knew love could feel like this, but now that I do, I want to shout it from the rooftops and tell you how much you mean to me, every single day.
I love you so much, -
3Sweetheart,
You’re the center of my universe, the reason my world spins. I may not tell you enough, but I want you to know that you’re the most important person in my life, and I feel so lucky to be your partner. You’re absolutely everything to me, and I love you so much.
With all my heart, -
4My beloved,
Some people don’t believe in love at first sight, but the moment I laid eyes on you, my whole world shifted. You’ve brought so much love, passion, and romance to my life, and I can’t imagine living without you. Thank you for being the amazing man you are.
Forever and always,
Your Wife -
5To the love of my life,
Every day I wake up and thank the universe for sending me such a passionate, caring, intelligent, one-of-a-kind man. I didn’t think this was even possible, but no matter how many years pass, I only love you more and more every single day.
Until the end of time, -
6My love,
We promised to love each other in sickness and health, for richer and for poorer, till death do us part. Every year that passes, you show me how seriously you took that promise, and you’ve shown up for me in more ways than I can count. Today, and every day, you should know how special you are.
With love forever,
Your wife -
7My beloved,
Even after all this time, my heart still does somersaults when I spot you across the room, and I get butterflies every time I’m near you. You fill my life with so much joy that I often find myself smiling and giggling just at the thought of you. With each passing day, my love for you only grows more and more.
Yours forever, -
8To my one and only,
When you’re standing next to me, it feels like I can take on any challenge the world throws at me. You make me strong, and I know there’s nothing we can’t handle as long as we’re together. Thank you for being my partner in life and showing me the meaning of true love.
With all my heart, -
9My dearest love,
The way you look at me sets my heart on fire, even after all these years. I feel giddy when I’m near you, and I sometimes tear up just thinking about you because I feel so lucky to call you mine. I would try to tell you how much I love you, but there are simply no words to describe a feeling so big and consuming.
Forever and always, -
10To my everything,
Forever used to feel like such a long time, but now that I have you, forever doesn’t feel nearly long enough. You’re the answer to all my wildest dreams and the fulfillment of every wish I’ve ever made. Thank you for being the incredible man that you are.
Loving you eternally,
Your wife -
11To my handsome husband,
There’s no one in the world I’d rather wake up next to, no one in the world I’d rather sit across from eating dinner each night. Our partnership has exceeded even my wildest dreams, and I truly mean it when I say that you’re my soulmate and my prince charming. I love you, sweetie!
Yours, -
12My heart,
I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that you’re everything to me. From sunup to sundown, all I want to do is spend time together, and I truly can’t get enough of you. You fill my world with so much romance, love, and laughter, and I truly couldn’t ask for a more amazing husband.
With love,
Your wife -
13To the man of my dreams,
You’re my other half, my soulmate, my one true love. I didn’t believe in fairytales until I met you, but now I know that there really is magic in the world. We fit together like puzzle pieces, and I thank the universe every day for bringing us into each other’s lives.
Eternally yours,
Funny Love Letters for Your Husband
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1Hey you,I just wanted to take this chance to say I love you, even when you hog all the blankets, forget to fill up the car with gas, or finish the tub of ice cream in the freezer without sharing. Speaking of, we’re out of ice cream, so would you mind going to the store to pick some up?With love and gratitude,Your wife
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2To my husband,
There’s no one in the world I’d rather argue over where to go to dinner with. Even when you win and we end up going to [his favorite restaurant] for the millionth time. I love you to the moon and back, sweetie. -
3Sweetheart,
I love you with all my heart, even when you forget to put the toilet seat down, leave dirty dishes in the sink, or lose your car keys for the millionth time. For all the love and happiness you bring to my life, I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way!
Yours forever, -
4My handsome husband,
We go together like peanut butter and jelly. I’m the jelly because I’m the sweet one, and you’re the peanut butter, because you’re slightly nuts. Don’t worry though, I love you with my whole heart anyways!
Your sweetheart, -
5Honey,
Just wanted to let you know how much I love you, even when you keep me up all night with your snoring. In fact, I love you so much that I just end up thinking it’s adorable (until the next morning, when I’m falling asleep at my work desk!).
Your loving wife, -
6To my sweetheart,
I will love you to the end of time, and then some. I can’t wait for us to grow old and gray and wrinkly together. But it is also comforting that you’ve got a slight head start on me!
Love you honey, -
7My one and only,
I love you even more than your famous [best recipe he makes]. It may be the most delicious dish in the world, but you’re even more special and dear to my heart! But, since we’re talking about it, would you mind cooking it for dinner tonight?
Love always, -
8Babe,
Our Friday night ritual is the highlight of my week, even if it is just ordering takeout and watching our favorite movie for the millionth time. There’s no one I’d rather sit next to while chowing down on [your favorite takeout restaurant food] and watching [your favorite movie]!
With love forever,
Your wife -
9To the love of my life,
As Shrek once said, Ogres have layers (like onions), and you are a man of many layers. One layer is tough and protective, another is silly and goofy, another is sweet and romantic, another is kind and thoughtful…I could go on and on and on!
Love you so much, sweetie, -
10To my hilarious husband,
With just one look, you can have me totally cracking up, even in the most inappropriate of circumstances (I’m talking about dramatic moments in a packed movie theater, in the middle of a solemn wedding ceremony, when I’m supposed to be on an important Zoom meeting for work, etc). It may not be convenient, but I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way!
All my love,
Your wife -
11My love,
Today, I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how much you mean to me and let you know that you’re the greatest gift I could have ever asked for. (But that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for getting me an anniversary gift this year!)
With love forever,
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12My sweet husband,
I was going to write you a letter about how much I love you, but then I remembered that we know each other so well by now that we can finish each other’s sentences, so you can easily finish what I would have said in this letter.
Yours,
​​________
Long Heart-Touching Letters for Your Husband
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1To the man of my dreams,
I’m not the kind of person who believes in fate, but I honestly do think our love for each other was written in the stars long before we ever met. Every day I spend with you is better than the last, and with each passing minute, I only become more and more certain that you’re my soulmate. Thank you for being the best husband I could have ever wished for, and for making me the happiest person in the entire world.
With all my love,
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2My love,
When two people have been together as long as we have, you’d think our spark would start to dim. I can honestly say that the complete opposite is true. Every day, the fire I feel for you in my heart only grows, and the passion between us becomes even more intense and palpable. You make me feel like I’m living inside a romance novel, and our connection is more powerful and beautiful than I could have ever dreamed. I love you, honey.
Yours forever,
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3To my husband,
You never cease to amaze me with your strength, integrity, and loving heart. Every single day, I feel so proud to be your life partner and to stand by your side as we take on the world together. You’re a man of incredible character, and your goodness inspires me each and every day. I may not say it enough, but I want you to know how much you mean to me, and how lucky I am to be your wife.
Love,
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4My dearest love,
Can you believe how quickly time has flown by? It’s been years now since we stood across from each other at the altar and promised to love each other forever, and to this day, I still believe that was the best choice I’ve ever made. You bring so much joy, safety, and romance to my life, and I truly couldn’t imagine going on this journey with anyone else. I love you forever, sweetie.
Yours,
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5Babe,
I just wanted to take this opportunity to say I love everything about you. I love the way you talk to the TV like the characters can hear you, I love the way you surprise me with little gifts to brighten my day at work, and I love the way you put others before yourself, always. You’re a rare gem in a world full of inauthenticity, and I pinch myself every single day because I feel so lucky to have found you.
With love forever and ever,
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6To the most handsome man in the world,
My heart still skips a beat and my stomach still fills up with butterflies every time you look my way. No matter how many years we spend together, I’m just as excited to see you as I was when you picked me up at my place for our very first date. You’re an absolute dream come true, and you deserve to hear it each and every day for the rest of our lives!
I love you, honey,
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7Darling,
Nothing in this world compares to the feeling of being by your side. Our love is like a fine wine that only gets better with age, and I truly fall more and more in love with you every day. I didn’t know it was possible for feelings to run this deep, but you’ve shown me that the world is so much bigger and so much more full of magic than I ever could have imagined. Thank you for being the man of my dreams!
With all my love
Your wife -
8My dearest husband,
I still get tongue-tied trying to explain how much you mean to me, and I still daydream about you when we’re apart, even after all this time. You’re the dreamiest, most handsome man I’ve ever known, and you’ve got the biggest heart in the world. I feel so lucky to be your partner in life, and I truly can’t wait to see what amazing adventures the future has in store for us. Here’s to forever, sweetie!
Love you always,
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9To my rock,
You’ve been there for me through all life’s storms, and as long as you’re by my side, I know that everything is always going to turn out alright in the end. You make me feel so safe and protected, and with you in my corner, I feel strong enough to take on the entire world. Thank you for being the incredible man that you are, and for choosing me as your partner. We make a pretty amazing team!
I love you,
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10Honey,
Seeing your smile when I get home erases every annoyance, setback, or challenge that the day brought me. You can make me laugh in the toughest times, and you bring a hopeful energy even when I’m feeling like nothing is going right. You’re like sunshine after a rainstorm, and I honestly can’t believe I got so lucky. Thank you for being YOU.
Your loving wife,
​​________
Short & Sweet Love Letters for Your Husband
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Write a short, to-the-point message to show him how much you care. Not all love letters need to be long-winded and dramatic! A few well-chosen, sincere words can often be just as meaningful. These shorter love messages work perfectly as post-it notes to stick to his mirror, random text messages to brighten his day, or captions for a husband appreciation post on social media.
- To the man who stole my heart, nothing compares to you. Loving you feels like coming home after a long journey, and I feel so safe in your arms.
- My dearest husband, life with you is sweeter than I ever could have imagined. Here’s to many more years of love, laughter, and heart-stopping romance.
- My love, you bring so much joy into my life. I feel so lucky to be yours, and I thank the universe every day for bringing us together.
- To my other half, being with you is the greatest adventure I’ve ever had, and it’s only just begun.
- Babe, every moment with you is better than the last, and my love for you only grows with each passing day.
- My love, I couldn’t have dreamed up a more fulfilling marriage if I tried. You’re like all my favorite fairy tales, rom-coms, and romance novels put together.
- To my one and only, words can’t describe how much you mean to me, but I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to explain it anyway. I love you!
- My dear, loving you is the easiest thing I’ve ever done. It’s like second nature to me, and I’m pretty sure we knew each other in a past life.
- To my handsome husband, life with you is brighter, sweeter, and more full of love than I could have thought possible. Thank you for being YOU!
- Sweetheart, look how far we’ve come! I’m so proud of the beautiful life we’ve built together, and there’s no one else I’d rather share it with.
- To my true love, this most recent chapter of our love story has been so beautiful, and I’m so excited to see what the next one holds.
- Honey, the second I laid eyes on you, I knew that my heart had found its home. I love you with my whole heart!
- Baby, forever isn’t long enough, but it’s a good start. Thank you for being the answer to all my wildest dreams.
- To my husband, your strength, resilience, and caring heart astound me every day. I’m the luckiest girl in the world, and I love you so much!
- Love of my life, every day that passes fills me with more and more certainty that we were made for each other.
- My dear, you’ve filled my days with more joy, laughter, and romance than I ever thought possible. You absolutely complete me!
- It’s hard to believe we haven’t known each other forever, because you’re the most familiar thing in the world to me. We must have been together in a past life!
- Darling, whenever I’m with you, all my troubles melt away. Together, we can take on any challenge in the world.
- To my dearest love, words can’t describe how much you mean to me, so I won’t try. Just know that my love for you is boundless and never-ending.
- Babe, even five minutes apart from you makes me miss you like crazy. You’re the peanut butter to my jelly, and I love you with my whole heart.
- My love, when I’m with you, the world just makes more sense. You have my heart forever and always, and I hope you know how much I love you.
- To my husband, we’ve grown so much together, and I’m so proud of the journey we’ve been on. You’re the best life partner I could have ever asked for!
- My amazing partner, you mean the whole world and more to me. Thank you for being the greatest gift I’ve ever received!
- To my husband, I didn’t believe in soulmates before I met you, but now I know they’re real. We were made for each other, and I love you so much.
- My heart, you are absolutely everything to me. If we were the last two people on earth, I’d be okay, as long as you were by my side.
What to Include in a Love Letter for Your Husband
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1Tell him the things you love about him. “I would definitely start by writing about what you love about your partner,” says Beck. “You want to describe the qualities that make them special to you. You want to describe all the qualities that actually touch your heart about them, as well as the quirky, cute things about them.” [1] X Expert Source Crista Beck
Dating Coach & Matchmaker Expert Interview- Raphel says that the more specific you can get in your love letter, the better. It’s not “How do I love thee, let me count the ways,” but more so, “How do I love you
, you specific creature on this planet,” she explains. [2]
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Writer Expert Interview - “It’s about what you see in them. And being as specific as you can comes across on the page as such an expression of love because love is noticing, love is paying attention,” Raphel adds. [3]
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Writer Expert Interview - If you’re not sure where to start, try listing out all the personal qualities you love about your husband, and use your list as a jumping-off point.
- Raphel says that the more specific you can get in your love letter, the better. It’s not “How do I love thee, let me count the ways,” but more so, “How do I love you
, you specific creature on this planet,” she explains. [2]
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Adrienne Raphel
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2Reminisce about a great time you shared together. “You can share one of your favorite memories with them, or maybe even a simple moment that really touched your heart, but you never told them about,” Beck suggests. [4] X Expert Source Crista Beck
Dating Coach & Matchmaker Expert Interview Sharing a specific memory makes things more personal and heartfelt, which is key when writing a good love letter . -
3Let them know how much they mean to you. At the end of the day, a love letter is about expressing how strongly you feel for your partner, so “tell them how much they mean to you, and how their love has changed your life for the better,” says Beck. “That’s what makes a great love letter—like, ‘Wow, your love has altered my existence; I can’t live without it.” [5] X Expert Source Crista Beck
Dating Coach & Matchmaker Expert Interview- Don’t be afraid to get vulnerable here! The more sincere and truthful you are about the way he makes you feel, the more heart-touching and meaningful your love letter will be.