Romance isn’t the only genre that has sweet, romantic compliments, but it’s definitely the best one. There are ones that make us swoon, giggle, kick our feet, blush, and silently scream at the book, and even ones that make us cry. I did some research and found 10 beautiful, sweet, adoring quotes that you can read below, along with a short bit of commentary.
The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh
My soul sees its equal in you.
- Renée Ahdieh, The Wrath & the Dawn
I would literally cry if someone said this to me. Imagine loving someone so much and thinking that they’re the absolute perfect match for you that you essentially see their soul in yours. God, I’m so jealous.
The Girl With Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod
If I had you, I’d still have everything.
- Xio Axelrod, The Girl With Stars in Her Eyes
Some people say they would lose everything for love or that they have nothing without love, but it’s so different to be told that you are their everything. It’s somehow more romantic than saying, “You’re all I need,” and it feels more intimate.
The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
It was never home until you were there, Tiffy.
- Beth O’Leary, The Flatshare
Home is where we feel safest and loved, so being told this is just so…. It gives the warm and fuzzies, which is the best way to explain it. Having somewhere to feel at home because someone else is with you is just so special.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
You feel complete in my arms. You feel like my home.
- Elena Armas, The Spanish Love Deception
This is similar to, but not the same, as the above quote. Instead of a place being home because of someone, here, the person is their home. It’s just so sweet, and it speaks to the love they have for the other.
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
I know you aren’t perfect. But it’s a person’s imperfections that make them perfect for someone else.
- Stephanie Perkins, Lola and the Boy Next Door
It’s easy to say that perfection doesn’t exist, but we all have insecurities about our imperfections. So, hearing that our imperfections are what make us so special to some is just swoon-worthy!
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
You’re all the good things wrapped into one good thing.
- Nicola Yoon, Everything, Everything
Oh, to be this loved by someone. While no one’s perfect, it’s also wonderful to have someone see all the good in us and to have them say that all the good in the world is wrapped in us…excuse me, I may faint.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
I have for the first time found what I can truly love. I have found you.
- Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
It may not be a declaration of love, but the sincerity and vulnerability make it so, so wonderful! Being the first person/thing/whatever that someone loves so dearly is heartmelting and would make me tear up.
Landline by Rainbow Rowell
I love you more than I hate everyone else.
- Rainbow Rowell, Landline
As someone who has a healthy disdain for others, this is a super romantic line. Imagine having a lot of hatred, or intense dislike, for pretty much everyone you know, but only overwhelming love for one particular person is the best feeling — it’s like when a stray cat who hisses at everyone lets you pet them.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
I love you, he whispered, and kissed my brow. Thorns and all.
- Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Having someone choose you and love you not in spite of your flaws and weak points but also because of them is so rare and should be cherished. They accept all of you, not just the pretty, good points shown to the world.
Intercepted by Alexa Martin
I’m finally ready. I don’t need you, but I want you. And I love you.
- Alexa Martin, Intercepted
I think being wanted is far preferable to being needed. Needs are things you have to have whether you want them or not. But being wanted is so special, because someone looked at and chose you out of everyone they know.
The love interests and MCs in romance are just too perfect sometimes. Time to go crawl in a hole and lament my singleness.
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