You are the best thing that ever happened to me.

You are the best thing that ever happened to me.
You are all I want.
You are and the one for me.
You are my everything.
You are my heart.
You are my life and my world.
You are my one and only.
You are my one true love.
You are my perfect match.
You are my reason for living.
You are my sunshine.
You are the apple of my eye.
You are the best thing that ever happened to me.
You are the light of my life.
You are the one I've always wished for.
You are the yin to my yang.
You cast a spell on me.
You complete me.
You hold the key to my heart.
You lift me up.
You light up my life.
You make my heart skip a beat.
You mean the world to me.
You rock my world.
You stole my heart.
Definitions of Love Terms
You can find more love words by looking at the definitions of terms used to refer to people in love or love itself.

adore - loving someone very much
affection - a tender and warm feeling toward someone; extreme fondness
amorous - feeling desire for a romantic or physical connection
baby girl - loving nickname for the female partner in a romantic relationship
bae - acronym for one’s lover; stands for “before anyone else”
boo - term of endearment used for the one who holds your heart
cherish - have great affection and caring for someone; holding a person dear
courting - Wooing; Another word for dating
enchant - casting a spell of love over someone
fancy - a strong liking or love for someone or an attraction to them
heartthrob - term for the one who makes your heart beat faster
idolize - to totally love someone to the point where you don’t not see their faults
infatuation - early feelings of love
longing - to really want someone; to pine to be with them when apart
lovebirds - partners in a romantic relationship who love each other very much
passion - a very intense love for or physical attraction to someone
rapture - a feeling of sheer joy that can go along with being in love
spark - chemistry; strong attraction between two people
sweetheart - endearing nickname for your partner
sweetie - another nickname for the one you love
treasure - a feeling of valuing your loved one above all else
worship - to adore intensely
yearning - a very strong urge to be with the one you love
Love Phrases and Slang Expressions
Sometimes a single word isn’t sufficient. Discover some love phrases and slang expressions used to describe love.

blinded by love - so in love that a person can’t see their partner’s flaws
crazy about - completely enamored with someone
head over heels - to be totally infatuated with someone
hold dear - to have a lot of affection for someone
hot for - slang expression describing feeling a strong desire for someone
inseparable - lovers who will stick together no matter what
joined at the hip - term for a couple that is almost always together
love nest - place where lovers spend time together
main squeeze - your partner in an exclusive relationship
puppy love - feelings of love between very young people
sugar baby - a term of endearment for the one you love
true love - your lover or soul mate
Words for Love in Different Languages
Talking to your true love about your feelings in multiple languages is a truly romantic expression.

Dutch - liefde (lif.də)
French - amour (a.muʁ)
German - liebe (liːbə)
Hungarian - szerelem (sɛrɛlɛm)
Indonesian - cinta (t͡ʃɪn.ta)
Italian - amore (aˈmo.re)
Latin - amare (aˈmaː.re)
Lithuanian - meilė (mʲæːjlʲe)
Portuguese - amar (ɐ.ˈmaɾ)
Romanian - dragoste (dra.ɡo.ste)
Spanish - amor (aˈmoɾ)
Swedish - kärlek (ɕɛːrˌleːk)
Welsh - cariad (kæɹiæd)
For even more options, explore how to say “I love you” in 20 languages.

Ways to Express True Love
Words are important, but actions sometimes speak even louder. It’s so important to spend time together and be present in the moment. These expressions of love can have a psychological impact on you or the person you love.

Hug each other often.
Kiss, both when you are alone and when people are watching.
Do everyday things together, like baking or walking.
Pray or meditate together.
Hold hands.
Snuggle and play footsies.
Give each other a foot rub or massage.
Leave love notes or poems using words that rhyme with love where the other will find them.
Watch the sunrise or sunset together.
Relax in a hot tub.
Stare into each other's eyes.
Have a picnic in a secluded spot.
Get a couple’s massage.
Travel together.
Cultivate shared hobbies.
Little Things Make a Big Statement
What you say and do even when you’re not speaking words of love goes a long way toward expressing how you feel to the one you love.

Don't criticize or compare your partner to others.
Be a good listener.
Ask for their opinions and ideas.
Keep your promises.
Buy flowers or a gift for no reason.
Apologize if necessary.
Tell them why you love them.
Be proud of their accomplishments.
Forgive and forget.
Follow the golden rule: treat others as you'd like to be treated.
Be honest.
Show common courtesy.
Many Ways to Express Romantic Love
As you can see, there are many ways to talk about love. For even more options, explore a selection of idioms about love. You may also find inspiration in this selection of romantic quotes. If you can't find the right words to describe your emotions try one of 50 untranslatable words for love and life. You might also enjoy the nine Greek words for love. What matters, ultimately, is that the one you love knows how you feel.

Mary Gormandy White
M.A. Communication