Creative Ways to Say I Love You to a Friend (Without Making It Weird)
Friendship is one of the most underrated love stories.
Whether it’s your ride-or-die BFF, college roommate, or work bestie—there are so many reasons to say “I love you” to a friend.
But let’s be honest… sometimes those three little words feel too heavy or awkward.
So let’s say it in a fun, creative way instead.
Related: If your love language is laughs, don’t miss our funny ways to say I love you.
Why Say “I Love You” to a Friend?
Because friends are the ones who hype you up, pick you up, and sometimes even put up with your drama.
Telling them you care helps strengthen the bond—and lets them know they matter.
No pressure.
No romance.
Just love, appreciation, and maybe a little sass.
Here Are Some Creative, Funny, and Heartfelt Ways to Say I Love You to a Friend
- "You’re my emergency contact AND my emotional support human."
- "If I were on a game show and had to call one person, it’d be you." 📞
- “You’re basically my chosen sibling.”
- Send them a secret love note locked with an inside joke 🚝
- “Thanks for always being the person I can ugly cry with.”
- Leave a sticky note: “You make life 90% more bearable.”
- “You’re the fries to my milkshake.” 🍟🥤
- Make them a playlist titled: “You’re Stuck With Me Forever”
- “I saw this meme and thought of you. Again.”
- “I appreciate you more than Wi-Fi.”
- Write: "You are appreciated. Deeply. Loudly. Repeatedly."
- Use their name as a contact emoji: 🐐
- Randomly drop them $5 with the message “snack fund for my fave”
- Leave a note in their bag that says “I see you. I love you. Don’t forget that.”
- Send them a voice memo that ends with “you’re awesome. Byeeee.”
- Make a shared photo album of your most ridiculous moments together
- Create a secret handshake—even if you're both grown adults
- Send a message that just says: “Thanks for being you. Seriously.”
- Mail them a postcard from your city just to say “Wish you were here”
Friendship Deserves to Be Celebrated
It’s not always about romance.
Some of the strongest, most soul-level relationships are platonic.
So let’s normalize saying I love you to friends—whether it’s with humor, nostalgia, or a creatively coded Secret Love Note.
You could write a heartfelt message about that time they had your back—or keep it silly and make them decode “You owe me tacos.”
Either way, you’re reminding them they matter.
With love,
Vic Valentine Love Doctor 💋 No co-pay required.
P.S. Think your friend would smile getting a note they had to decode with a special number? Send one now—it takes less than a minute, and it might make their whole day.