Robyn Exton, Mook Phanpinit, Jessica Serviat
Robyn is the CEO & Founder of HER. Find her on Twitter.
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Robyn Exton, Mook Phanpinit, Jessica Serviat
Jan 23, 2023
Romance is in the details, and sometimes the right words say everything. Whether you’re writing to your girlfriend, crush, wife, or someone you’re falling for, these lesbian love quotes can help you make her swoon in a love letter, text, cheesy-but-cute Instagram caption, or one of these queer-friendly Valentine’s Day cards.
We put together 15 of the best lesbian love quotes from film, television, books, and LGBTQ+ voices, with options that are romantic, funny, heartfelt, and perfect for telling your crush or partner exactly how you feel.
The best lesbian quotes feel personal to your relationship. Choose something romantic if you’re ready to say how you feel, funny if that matches your dynamic, or heartfelt if you want to remind your partner how much they mean to you. Here are 15 quotes to help you find the right words.
“And although she had never been in a relationship, or even in, like, love, she imagined spending the rest of her life with her.” Euphoria (2019–2026).
This one is for the person who changed everything. If she shook up your world and showed you what falling in love can feel like, this quote says it beautifully.
“Who wears the pants in our lesbian relationship? We prefer it when neither of us is wearing pants.” Wanda Sykes.
If humor is your love language, this Wanda Sykes quote brings the perfect amount of flirtiness to the moment.
“She’s my role model, my traveling companion, my most reliable source of light, my fortitude.” Elizabeth Gilbert.
Save this one for anniversaries, big celebrations, or any moment when you want to remind your partner that you’re a team.
“To love another woman is to look at yourself in the mirror and determine that you are worthy of the galaxy and its fury.” Gabby Rivera.
The best relationships can give us space to grow while reminding us that we’re already worthy of love.
“Instead of disappearing, she makes me feel reappeared. Reimagined. Her touch shapes me, draws out the boldness that had been hiding in my core.” Natasha Ngan.
Sometimes, she’s the person who understands you in a way no one else does and makes you feel safe being completely yourself. This quote captures what it feels like to be truly seen.
“I named both of her eyes Forever and Please Don’t Go.” Mary Lambert.
For the kind of love you never want to look away from, this one is short, poetic, and seriously romantic.
“I have infinite tenderness for you. I always will. My whole life.” Emma, Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013).
Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by this movie. For all its complications, Blue Is the Warmest Color remains part of sapphic pop-culture history, and this quote still knows how to make you melt.
“Someone, I tell you, will remember us, even in another time.” Sappho.
Imagine sharing a love so powerful that it feels timeless. Save this one for a love letter when “I love you” somehow doesn’t feel big enough.
“The color seeps from her like an aura, equal parts bold and soft. She’s a thousand contradictions. She’s the snow and the sun.” Katia Rose.
We are complex, we are human, and feeling understood through all our facets can be one of the most beautiful parts of love. Let her know that your feelings go beyond those contradictions.
“She felt like safety. She felt like home.” Jeannie Levig.
There’s something powerful about feeling completely at home with another person. This one is perfect for the partner who makes the rest of the world feel a little quieter.
“There is no word in our language that can describe us. How we feel for each other.“ Sita, Fire (1996).
How deep is your love? Use this one as inspiration to write what’s really in your heart.
“I didn’t know how to not be with her.” Tig Notaro.
This one is for the couples who fit together so naturally that imagining life apart feels almost impossible.
“It isn’t as simple as a fascination of the flesh. It’s everything about her that I love: her intelligence, her ambition, her talent, her sense of humor, her dependability, her kindness.” Kristen Zimmer.
Sure, you think she’s the most beautiful person on the planet. But telling her what you love about her mind, humor, ambition, and kindness can hit even harder.
“When your best friend becomes your girlfriend, it feels like you’ve won the jackpot.” Unknown.
If your girlfriend is also your best friend, you already know the appeal: someone you can tell everything to and kiss afterward. Jackpot.
“With you, I am not afraid to show off my true love color.” Quintin Gellar
If this one feels familiar, you know how special it is to find a love that gives you more freedom to be yourself, not less.
Whether you’re writing a love letter, planning a big romantic gesture, or sending a sweet text on a random Tuesday, we hope these lesbian love quotes help you find the words to make her feel extra special.
Whether you’re looking for someone to send one of these quotes to or hoping to meet more sapphic people, HER is a queer dating and community app designed for LGBTQ+ connection. Meet people who get you, start conversations, and build the kind of relationships you’re looking for.
A good lesbian quote for a crush should feel personal, flirty, and true to your connection. Choose something romantic, funny, or heartfelt that reflects what you genuinely like about her and how she makes you feel.
Tell your girlfriend something specific you love about her. Pair a romantic quote with a personal detail about her humor, kindness, confidence, or the way she makes you feel to make it more meaningful.
Some short lesbian love quotes include “She felt like safety. She felt like home.” and “I named both of her eyes Forever and Please Don’t Go.” Short quotes like these work especially well in texts, cards, captions, and little notes.
Robyn Exton, Mook Phanpinit, Jessica Serviat
Robyn is the CEO & Founder of HER. Find her on Twitter.
