Little notes are one of the easiest ways to make your boyfriend smile when you're not around. You don't need to be a great writer or come up with something super original. Just a few words that let him know you're thinking about him can completely change his day. The best part? You can leave notes anywhere—in his lunch, on his car, in his wallet, on the bathroom mirror, tucked in his work bag. He finds them at random times and gets reminded that someone cares about him. That feels good.
These notes work because they're unexpected. He's going through his normal day, maybe stressed or tired, and then he finds a little message from you. It's like getting a hug when you're not there to give one. You don't need to write a novel or be super romantic. Sometimes the simplest notes hit the hardest. "Thinking about you" written on a sticky note can mean more than a long paragraph. This article gives you tons of ideas for different kinds of notes—sweet ones, funny ones, encouraging ones, sexy ones—so you always know what to write. Use them exactly as they're written or change them to fit your relationship. Either way, start leaving notes. He'll love it.
Sweet Good Morning Notes
Morning notes start his day right. Leave these where he'll find them when he wakes up or is getting ready—bathroom mirror, coffee maker, car dashboard, his phone.
- Good morning, handsome! Hope you slept well. Just wanted to remind you that you're the first thing I think about when I wake up. Have an amazing day! ❤️
- Morning, babe! You're going to do great today. Remember you're amazing and I'm lucky you're mine. Love you!
- Hey, you! Hope this note makes you smile before your day gets busy. You make my mornings better just by existing. Have a good one! 😊
- Good morning to my favorite person! Today's going to be a good day because you're in it. Can't wait to see you later. 💕
- Wake up, sleepyhead! Just a reminder that you're incredible and I believe in whatever you're doing today. You've got this!
- Morning! I made/bought you coffee because you deserve to start your day with something good. You're pretty good too. 😘
- Hey babe, hope you have the best day. Remember you're capable of handling anything that comes your way. I'm proud of you!
- Good morning! Quick reminder: you're handsome, you're smart, you're going to crush today. Also I love you. That's all. ❤️
- Starting your day by telling you I appreciate you. Thanks for being you. Hope today treats you well!
- Morning, love! You were sleeping when I left and looked too cute to wake up. Hope you have an awesome day. Text me later! 💕
Lunchtime Notes
Put these in his lunch bag, lunchbox, or wherever he keeps his food. Finding a note during lunch break is perfect timing—middle of the day when he might need a boost.
- Hope lunch tastes good! Just wanted to say I'm thinking about you and hope work isn't too stressful today. Love you! 😊
- Hi! You're halfway through the day. You're doing great. Also, I packed you extra snacks because I know you get hungry. You're welcome. ❤️
- Lunch note! Remember to actually take a lunch break and eat this. You work too hard. Take care of yourself. Miss you!
- Hope this lunch gives you energy for the rest of the day. You're amazing and I'm thinking about you. Can't wait to see you tonight! 💕
- Hey babe! Enjoy your lunch. You deserve a break. Also you deserve me making you food because you're the best. Simple facts. 😘
- Quick reminder while you're eating: you're doing a great job at life. Also I made your favorite sandwich because I love you.
- Lunchtime = thinking about you time. Hope work's going okay. Eat all your food. You need energy. Love you!
- Hi! I'm not there to eat lunch with you but I'm there in spirit. And in this note. Hope your afternoon goes well! ❤️
- Hope lunch is good! Just wanted to drop a note to make you smile. You make me smile every day so it's only fair. 😊
- Enjoy your lunch, babe! Quick reminder that I'm proud of you and everything you're doing. You're crushing it!
Funny Notes That Make Him Laugh
Humor works. These silly notes will make him laugh, which is just as good as making him feel loved. Sometimes better.
- I love you more than I love sleep. And I REALLY love sleep. So that's saying something. 😴❤️
- You're like a really good burrito. I just want to wrap you up and never let go. But like, in a cute way not a weird way. 🌯
- Just so you know, if we were in a zombie apocalypse, I'd definitely share my snacks with you. That's true love right there. 🧟
- You're my favorite weirdo. Thanks for being weird with me. Normal people are boring. 🤪
- I tolerate you more than anyone else. That's basically marriage material. You're welcome. 😂
- You're stuck with me now. There's no return policy. I checked. Sorry not sorry. 💕
- I love you even when you leave your socks everywhere. That's how you know it's real love. 🧦
- You're the cheese to my macaroni. The peanut butter to my jelly. The weird to my normal. The... you get it. ❤️
- Thanks for putting up with me. I know I'm a lot. You're a saint. Or crazy. Probably both. Love you! 😘
- I love you more than my phone. That's huge. Don't let it go to your head. 📱❤️
- You're my favorite notification. Better than Amazon delivery alerts. That's serious. 🔔
- I love you almost as much as I love food. Almost. Don't push it. 🍕
- You're the reason I smile at my phone like an idiot. Thanks for that. People think I'm weird now. 😊
- If you were a vegetable, you'd be a cute-cumber. I'm not sorry for that joke. 🥒
- I love you more than I hate doing laundry. And I REALLY hate doing laundry. So yeah. 🧺
Encouraging Notes for Tough Days
When he's stressed, overwhelmed, or having a hard time, these notes remind him he's not alone and that you believe in him.
- I know today's rough. Just remember you're stronger than you think and you can handle this. I believe in you completely. You've got this! 💪
- Tough day? Remember you've gotten through every bad day before this one. You'll get through this too. I'm here if you need me. ❤️
- Hey, just a reminder that you're amazing even when you don't feel amazing. You're doing better than you think. Proud of you!
- Bad days don't last forever. This will pass. Until then, remember I'm in your corner always. You're not alone in this. Love you!
- I know you're stressed. Take a deep breath. You're going to be okay. You've handled worse and come out fine. I believe in you! 😊
- Whatever you're facing today, remember you don't have to be perfect. You just have to try your best. And your best is enough. Promise.
- Rough day? That's okay. You're allowed to have those. Tomorrow's a new day. Tonight, just rest. I'm proud of you for getting through today. 💕
- Quick reminder: you're capable, you're strong, and you're going to figure this out. You always do. Rooting for you!
- I see how hard you're working. I see the effort you're putting in. Even if no one else notices, I do. You're doing great. Keep going! ❤️
- Bad day doesn't mean bad life. This is just one day. You've got so many good days ahead. Hang in there. I love you!
- Remember why you started. Remember what you're working toward. You're closer than you think. Don't give up now! 💪
- You're allowed to be tired. You're allowed to struggle. You're allowed to not be okay. Just don't stay there. I'm here to help you through. 😊
- Everything you're worried about right now will work out. Maybe not how you planned, but it will work out. Trust that. Trust yourself.
- You're doing a great job even if it doesn't feel like it. Progress isn't always obvious. But you're moving forward. I see it. Keep going!
- Tough times don't last. Tough people do. And you're the toughest person I know. You'll get through this. I know it. ❤️
Romantic and Sweet Notes
Pure sweetness. These are for when you want to be genuinely romantic and remind him how much he means to you.
- I fall in love with you more every single day. You make my life better in every way. Thank you for being you. I love you so much! ❤️
- You're my favorite person in the entire world. My best friend, my love, my everything. So lucky you're mine. 💕
- Just thinking about you and smiling like an idiot. You have that effect on me. Can't wait to see you later. Love you!
- Every love song makes sense now because of you. You're the reason I believe in all that cheesy romantic stuff. You're my person. 😊
- I love you more than words can say. Which is annoying because I'm trying to say it with words right now. Just know it's a lot. ❤️
- You make everything better. Bad days, good days, ordinary days—all better because you're in them. Thank you for being mine. 💕
- I could be anywhere doing anything, but my favorite place is wherever you are. You're my home. Love you always!
- You're the best thing that ever happened to me. Not even exaggerating. You're everything I didn't know I needed. So grateful for you! 😘
- I love you. That's all. Just wanted to make sure you knew. Because you're amazing and you deserve to hear it constantly. ❤️
- My heart is so full of love for you that sometimes I don't even know what to do with it all. You're my everything. 💕
- You're not just my boyfriend. You're my best friend, my safe place, my favorite person. You're my always. Love you!
- I don't tell you enough how much you mean to me. You're everything. You make life worth living. Thank you for existing. 😊
- Every day with you is my favorite day. Even the hard ones. Because we're together and that makes everything okay. Love you! ❤️
- You're the reason I believe in soulmates. You're the reason I believe in forever. You're the reason I believe in us. 💕
- I love you more today than yesterday and less than tomorrow. My love for you just keeps growing. You're my everything!
Quick "Just Because" Notes
Sometimes you don't need a reason. These short, simple notes work for any random time you want to make him smile.
- Hi. I love you. That's all. 😊
- Thinking about you right now. Hope you're having a good day! ❤️
- You're cute. Just thought you should know.
- Miss you! Can't wait to see you later. 💕
- Random note to say you're awesome. Because you are. 😘
- Hey handsome! Hope you're smiling right now. Love you!
- You make me happy. Thanks for that. ❤️
- Just wanted to remind you that you're amazing. Carry on!
- I like you a lot. Like, a LOT a lot. 😊
- You're my favorite. Today and every day. 💕
- Hope you know how special you are. Because you really are. ❤️
- Wish I was with you right now. Soon though! Love you!
- You're the best. Don't forget it. 😘
- Sending you good vibes and love from wherever I am right now! 💕
- Quick reminder: you're incredible and I'm lucky. That's all!
Notes for Special Occasions
Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any day you want to make special. These notes work for those times when you want to say something extra meaningful.
- Happy Birthday to the most amazing guy I know! I'm so lucky I get to celebrate you today and every day. Hope this year is your best one yet! Love you! 🎂❤️
- Happy Anniversary! Thank you for [time period] of love, laughter, and putting up with me. You're my favorite person and I love doing life with you. Here's to many more! 💕
- Merry Christmas, babe! You're the best gift I could ever ask for. Hope today is magical and filled with everything you love. Love you always! 🎄❤️
- Happy Valentine's Day to my Valentine! You make every day feel like Valentine's Day though. You're my love, my heart, my everything. 💕
- [Your anniversary] years ago today, I made the best decision of my life. You. Thank you for every single day since then. I love you more than words can express! ❤️
- Happy [Holiday]! Just wanted to say I'm grateful for you today and every day. You make everything better. Love you! 😊
- Another year older, another year of being absolutely amazing. Happy Birthday! So proud to be yours. Hope your day is as awesome as you are! 🎉
- Happy New Year! Can't wait to spend another year with you. More adventures, more memories, more us. You're my favorite person. Here's to us! 🥳
- Happy Birthday, handsome! You deserve the best day with all your favorite things. You make my life better every single day. Love you so much! 🎂
- [Number] years together and I love you more now than when we started. Thank you for being my person. Happy Anniversary! Here's to forever! 💕
Flirty and Playful Notes
A little spice never hurt. These notes are flirtier, more playful, and let him know you're thinking about him in that way.
- Can't stop thinking about you. And I mean REALLY thinking about you. Come home soon. 😏
- You looked really good this morning. Like, really really good. Just thought you should know. 😘
- I have plans for you later. Good plans. Be prepared. 😉
- You're hot. That's the note. That's all I wanted to say. Carry on being hot. 🔥
- Missing you. Missing touching you. Missing kissing you. Get home already. 💋
- Hey gorgeous. Counting down the minutes until I see you. Have some ideas about what we should do when you get here... 😏
- You drive me crazy. In the best way. Can't wait to show you how much later. 😘
- I really, really like your face. And your body. And... you know what, I just really like you. A lot. 😍
- Today's agenda: think about you, miss you, kiss you when you get home. Repeat. 💕
- You're incredibly attractive and I'm incredibly attracted to you. That's all. See you tonight. 😉
Appreciation Notes
Thank him for specific things. These notes show you notice what he does and you appreciate him, which everyone needs to hear sometimes.
- Thank you for always making me laugh, even when I'm in a bad mood. You're the best at cheering me up. I appreciate you so much! ❤️
- I don't say it enough, but thank you for working so hard. I see all the effort you put in and I'm proud of you. You're amazing!
- Thanks for always listening when I need to talk. You make me feel heard and understood. That means everything to me. Love you! 😊
- I appreciate how patient you are with me. I know I'm not always easy. Thank you for loving me anyway. You're the best! 💕
- Thank you for being my safe place. When everything's crazy, you're my calm. I'm so grateful for you! ❤️
- Thanks for making me feel beautiful even when I don't feel beautiful. You always know what to say. I love you for that!
- I appreciate all the little things you do that you probably think I don't notice. I notice everything. Thank you for being you. 😊
- Thank you for supporting my dreams even when they're weird or random. Your belief in me means everything. Love you! 💕
- Thanks for always being there when I need you. You show up for me in ways that matter. I don't take that for granted. ❤️
- I appreciate how you love me—fully, completely, without holding back. Thank you for your heart. It's my favorite place to be. 😘
Before a Big Event Notes
When he has something important coming up—interview, presentation, game, performance, test—these notes give him confidence and support.
- You're going to absolutely kill it today. I believe in you completely. Go show them how amazing you are! You've got this! 💪
- Good luck today! Not that you need it because you're prepared and capable. But sending good vibes anyway! Proud of you! ❤️
- Remember: you've worked hard for this. You're ready. You're going to do great. I'm rooting for you! Go get 'em! 😊
- Today's your day to shine. And you will. Because you're incredible. Believe in yourself as much as I believe in you. Love you! 💕
- Quick reminder before [event]: you're amazing, you're prepared, you're going to do great. Take a deep breath. You've got this!
- No matter what happens today, I'm proud of you for trying. You're brave for putting yourself out there. You're going to be great! ❤️
- [Event] day! You've prepared. You're ready. Now go show everyone what I already know—that you're incredible! Good luck, babe! 😘
- You're going to walk in there and be absolutely amazing. Why? Because that's what you do. You're a rockstar. Go prove it! 🎸
- Sending you all my positive energy for today! You're going to do amazing things. Can't wait to hear how it went! Love you! 💕
- Remember: they're lucky to have you. You're the prize here. Walk in there knowing that. You're going to be incredible! ❤️
Creative Places to Leave Notes
The note is only half the fun. Where you leave it matters too. Here are creative places to hide notes so he finds them at unexpected times:
Practical Places:
- In his wallet behind his card or cash
- Tucked in his work bag or backpack
- On his car steering wheel or dashboard
- In his lunch bag or lunch box
- Taped to the bathroom mirror
- On his pillow or nightstand
- Inside his shoe (if he only has one pair he wears that day)
- In his coat pocket
- Stuck to his deodorant or cologne
Creative Places:
- Inside his favorite book at the page he's on
- Taped inside the medicine cabinet
- On the coffee maker or coffee bag
- Inside the fridge on his favorite drink or food
- In his gym bag or workout clothes
- Taped to his video game controller or laptop
- Inside his phone case (if he takes it off sometimes)
- In his sock drawer
- On the TV remote
- Stuck to his keys
Surprise Places:
- In his pants pocket before he puts them on
- Inside his hat if he wears one
- In his toolbox if he's working on something
- Taped to his toothbrush
- Inside his glove compartment
- In between pages of his planner or notebook
- Stuck to the back of his phone
- Inside his headphones case
- In his tackle box if he fishes
- In his golf bag if he golfs
Tips for Writing Better Notes
Some quick tips to make your notes more meaningful:
Keep it Simple: You don't need to write a novel. Sometimes "I love you" on a sticky note is perfect. Short and sweet works.
Be Specific: Instead of "you're great," try "I love how you always make me coffee in the morning." Specific details show you pay attention.
Use His Name: Starting with his name or a pet name makes it more personal. "Hey [name]" or "To my favorite [nickname]" feels more intimate.
Match Your Voice: Write how you actually talk. If you're funny, be funny. If you're sappy, be sappy. Don't try to sound like someone you're not.
Mix It Up: Don't always leave the same type of note in the same place. Sometimes be sweet, sometimes be funny, sometimes be encouraging. Variety keeps it interesting.
Make It Visible: The point is for him to find it, so don't hide it so well he never sees it. Obvious placement is fine. Bathroom mirror notes work because he'll definitely see them.
Add Drawings: Can't draw? Doesn't matter. Stick figures, hearts, smiley faces—little doodles make notes more personal and fun.
Use His Love Language: If his love language is words of affirmation, focus on notes that affirm and encourage. If it's acts of service, mention things you did for him or plan to do.
Date Them Sometimes: Adding a date makes them keepsakes. He might save special notes, and years later they're even more meaningful with dates on them.
Don't Overthink: The worst note is the one you don't write because you're overthinking it. Just write something. He'll appreciate it regardless.
Last Thoughts
Notes work because they're simple, unexpected, and show effort. You took time to write something just for him. You thought about him when he wasn't around. That matters. You don't need perfect handwriting or poetic talent. You just need to be genuine. Write what you actually feel in words you'd actually say. He'll love it because it came from you.
Start small if you're not used to leaving notes. One note on the bathroom mirror. One in his lunch. One on his car. See his reaction. It'll probably make you want to leave more. And him finding them will become one of his favorite parts of the relationship. Those little reminders that someone loves him, thinks about him, believes in him—that's powerful stuff in just a few words on paper. So grab a pen and some sticky notes. Start writing. Start hiding them. Watch him smile when he finds them. That smile is worth the thirty seconds it took to write "I love you, have a good day." Simple things make the biggest impact sometimes. This is one of those things.