100+ Reasons Why I Love You — A Comprehensive List

Tell that special someone how you feel about them — and why.

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Have you ever found yourself floundering for the words to tell your sweetie you love them?

Well, flounder no more, because we compiled this list of 150 reasons to love someone you can share with that special person in your life when you want to say, "This is why I love you."

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Explore this list and find the inspiration to tell your honey why they light up your incredible life with love.

100+ Reasons Why I Love You

1. I love you because I know I can talk to you about anything and everything.

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2. I love you because you leave me sweet love notes that make me smile.

3. I love you because together, we are weird, but awesome.

4. I love you because you pose for silly photos with me.

5. I love you because you make me want to write poetry (even though I know I'm a lousy poet).

6. I love you because you're my best friend and my lover, and no one could ever replace you as either.

7. I love you because you love all of me — even the not-so-great parts.

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8. I love you because when I blow you a kiss, you catch it.

9. I love you because we can totally pull off smooth moves on any dance floor.

10. I love you because you send me texts throughout the day that make me feel loved.

11. I love you because you give the best cuddles (oh, those cuddles!).

12. I love you because, If I were a cat, I know I'd want to spend all nine of my lives with you.

13. I love you because we make the best team going on the most exciting adventures together.

14. I love you because the way you kiss me makes me weak in the knees (and some other places).

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15. I love you because you're willing to learn new things — for, with and about me.

16. I love you because you sit through sappy movies with me while I sob my sentimental brains out.

17. I love you because you make feel safe knowing I'm the perfect match for you.

18. I love you because you roll with it when I express myself in unconventional ways.

19. I love you because we go together like chocolate chips cookies and milk.

20. I love you because you can (and do) quote my favorite silly movies and TV shows in conversations with me.

21. I love you because you are totally understanding of my fantasy relationships with celebrities.

22. I love you because you also understand that, at least at certain times of the day, I need coffee more than I need you (and that it's nothing personal).

23. I love you because I know we will defend each other until the very end and that you always have my back.

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24. I love you because you hold on when I turn into a raving lunatic in stressful times.

25. I love you because you know how to encourage me without making me feel pushed.

26. I love you because you put time, effort, and thought into making sweetly romantic gestures you know will make me happy.

27. I love you because we know how to argue with kindness and end our conflicts with love.

28. I love you because you handle setbacks and unforeseen bumps in the road with humor and grace.

29. I love you because you are patient with me and never make me feel pressured.

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30. I love you because you make me feel heard.

31. I love you because you're open to hearing new ideas and trying new experiences.

32. I love you because I've never once had to ask you if you love me or want me. You make sure I always know you do.

33. I love you because you've seen me at my most awkward — and you didn't run away!

34. I love you because you know how to touch me (and love getting it right).

35. I love you because I know it's safe for me to be authentic and vulnerable with you.

36. And I love you because you're not afraid to be authentic and vulnerable with me (or if you are, you do it anyway).

37. I love you because you give me sweet hugs from behind when I'm cooking.

38. I love you because we share the same sense of humor and I love it when you share funny jokes and memes with me.

39. I love you because you come up with crafty, fun ideas for things we can do together.

40. I love you because you tell me — and show me — how much you love me.

41. I love you because you leave me cute love messages in unexpected places.

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42. I love you because seeing you first thing in the morning makes me smile.

43. I love you because you totally get me.

44. I love you because your voice has a way of calming and exciting me at the same time.

45. I love you because you know just what to say when I'm a big, teary mess.

46. I love you because saying I love you to one another for the first time was one of the best moments of my life.

47. I love you because seeing you still takes my breath away.

48. I love you because you make me feel like a better person, and I feel like I do the same for you, too.

49. I love you because I love showering with you (enough said).

50. I love you because you love me as I am and would never want to change me.

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51. I love you because your weirdness perfectly matches up with mine.

52. I love you because you accept the position of dogs in our lives as priority number one.

53. I love you because you make me feel respected.

54. I love you because you know how I take my coffee and how I like my eggs.

55. I love you because you are there to defend me when others say or do hurtful things.

56. I love you because you are the best camping partner I could ever imagine (even if it's camping at home in a blanket fort).

57. I love you because you are willing to take accountability for actions, own your mistakes, and apologize when you've done something you know was wrong.

58. And I love you because you are forgiving of me when the fault is mine.

59. I love you because I love kissing your face.

60. I love because you're willing to follow directions, and you know how to give them kindly in turn.

61. I love you because the way your friends treat me lets me know you've made it clear to them how important I am to you.

62. I love you because we can spend all weekend doing nothing together and it will still be the most fun I've ever had.

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63. I love you because you leave little surprises for me when I need cheering up.

64. I love you because I never have to doubt your loyalty.

65. I love you because you're respectful of my boundaries, and you're protective of me when others try to cross them.

66. I love you because you aren't afraid to whip out some corny jokes and you always laugh at mine, even when they're cringe-worthy.

67. I love you because we've become family with each other's families.

68. I love you because even the little moments with you feel meaningful.

69. And I love you because the saucy moments feel even better ...

70. I love you because we have similar attitudes about life, family and friends, and other people.

71. I love you because of bath time (see the note on showering with you mentioned above).

72. I love you because our individual strengths and weaknesses mean we complement and strengthen each other.

73. I love you because you make even the longest road trips so much more interesting and fun.

74. I love you because when I am with you, I am home.

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75. I love you because you keep me warm when it's cold and cool when it's hot.

76. I love you because the way you wake me up keeps me smiling all day long.

77. I love you because I always know I'm a top priority in your life.

78. I love you because your approach to life keeps me motivated.

79. I love you because you not only love my cooking, but you're a good sport when I want to try new recipe ideas on you.

80. I love you because you let me distract you when I feel like I've needed some attention.

81. I love you because you help me see things from different perspectives than I would otherwise.

82. I love you because you enjoy playing games with me (board games, not love games, of course).

83. I love you because you make me feel truly special.

84. I love you because I know you trust me — and I know I can trust you.

85. I love you because you know how to shut down my deepest fears and doubts when I'm feeling insecure.

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86. I love you because we share enough common interests to keep things fun, and have enough interests we don't share to keep things interesting.

87. I love you because you have no fear of any of my varied moods.

88. I love you because of the way you gently hold my hand, no matter where we are or who we're with.

89. I love you because you make everything, even libraries, more interesting.

90. I love you because you say the sweetest things to me when I have to leave.

91. I love you because I know you would throw yourself in front of the gravest danger for me (not that I'd let you, but I know you'd try).

92. I love you because sometimes I find myself smiling for no reason, and then I realize it's because I thought of you.

93. I love you because you challenge me to be better without making me feel less than I am.

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94. I love you because you love competing with me, not competing against me.

95. I love you because we feel the same way about dealing with social media.

96. I love you because you support me when I want to take a risk or make a major change.

97. I love you because I get butterflies in my stomach when you call me by sweet pet names.

98. And I love you because you let me give you silly nicknames of my own.

99. I love you because you know how to laugh when things get tough, and you always make me laugh along with you.

100. I love you because you always cheer me on as I work to accomplish my goals.

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101. I love you because you're always down to dance in the street in the rain and you hold my hand.

102. I love that we can sit in silence and still be comfortable.

103. I love when we walk down the street together, chatting about anything and everything.

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104. I love you because you still open the car door for me as though it's our first date.

105. I love that you make me feel so special day in and day out.

106. I love that your idea of something fun is simply doing anything as long as we're together.

107. I love that you make me the most loved person in the entire world every single day.

108. I love that you can finish my sentences the same way I finish yours.

109. I love you because you say "thank you" when I do something nice for you.

110. I love that you always ask how my day was.

111. I love the way that we just fit together when we're cuddling.

112. I love the way our hands fit perfectly together.

113. I love that you surprise me with flowers.

114. I love when you brush my hair out of my face.

115. I love you because you always send good morning texts.

116. I love you because you remember all of the little things about me.

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117. I love the way you kiss me on the forehead.

118. I love you because every day we spend together feels like a new adventure.

119. I love you because you tell me I'm beautiful, even after I've just woken up.

120. I love you because it feels like I've known you my whole life.

121. I love that you proactively set aside time to spend with me.

122. I love you because you're willing to work on the relationship with me.

123. I love that we can open up to each other.

124. I love that you listen to me and hear what I'm saying.

125. I love you because you don't judge or criticize me.

126. I love you because you miss me when I'm not around.

127. I love you because you have a positive and uplifting attitude.

128. I love that you are always honest and upfront with me.

129. I love you because you cook for me.

130. I love that you help me with my to-do list when I'm stressed.

131. I love that you watch my favorite shows with me, even when you don't like them.

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132. I love that you love me, even when I'm mad at you.

133. I love you because you are brave, and you inspire me to be brave, too.

134. I love that you entertain and amuse me with funny stories.

135. I love that we can have serious and silly conversations.

136. I love that you parallel park my car when I can't do it.

137. I love you because you carry the heavy groceries.

138. I love you because you trust my intuition.

139. I love you because you always stand up for me.

140. I love you because you always choose me.

141. I love you because you're the best workout buddy.

142. I love you because you're always willing to be my plus one.

143. I love that you make sure I stay hydrated.

144. I love you because you let me sleep in when I need rest.

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145. I love you because you let me borrow your clothes (and tell me I look better in them!)

146. I love that you value my opinions.

147. I love when you kiss me hello and goodbye.

148. I love you because you always want to leave parties at the same time I do.

149. I love that you always strive to be the best version of yourself.

150. I love you because I know that in 50 years, everything I've said in this list will still be true.

The truth of the matter is that there are never too many or enough ways to explain all the reasons you love someone — and that's just one of the many things that makes true love so special.

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Kristen Droesch is a writer, editor, librarian, and filthy olive addict who loves jewelry design and bunnies.