Picture this: You’re snuggled in bed when your phone buzzes next to you. Your heart skips a beat as you see the name of your crush, partner, or significant other, and when you read their goodnight text message? It’s full-on butterflies.
In a world where fancy dates, extravagant vacations, and luxury gifts are often seen as the ultimate way to show your partner you care, it’s easy to overlook the simple yet profoundly impactful romantic gestures: the dreamy good morning texts, random love notes, and small acts of service. But the truth is, it’s those seemingly small acts of love and respect, done continuously over time, that build the foundation for a really strong relationship.
The catch, however, is that you have to know how to craft the perfect goodnight text. So if you’re feeling a little stuck, don’t worry. We’ve curated a list of the best goodnight texts to send to your person, no matter what type of relationship you’re in.
Casual Goodnight Text Ideas
- “Sweet dreams.”
- “Goodnight! Talk to you tomorrow.”
- “I liked talking to you again today! Let’s do it again tomorrow.”
- “Goodnight! I really like talking to you.”
- “Ugh, I have to go to bed, but what do you say we pick up where we left off tomorrow?”
- “Night! Hope you have sweet dreams. ”
- “Goodnight! Let me know how it goes with [*insert whatever project/presentation/big thing they have going on*] tomorrow! You’ve got this.”
- “Have a good night! Hope tomorrow goes smoothly.”
- “Loved our convo today. Hope you have sweet dreams. ”
Flirty Goodnight Text Ideas
- “See you in my dreams tonight?”
- “WHY is it so hard for me to stop talking to you and get some sleep?”
- “I’m so obsessed with talking to you. It almost feels like you WANT me to be sleep-deprived.”
- “I have to get some sleep, but just know that I literally can’t stop thinking about you even when I’m unconscious.”
- “Let’s hope my dreams are as sweet as you.”
- “Goodnight, [insert any pet name like ‘babe,’ ‘love,’ ‘handsome/gorgeous,’ etc.].”
- “If you could get out of my head and let me sleep for a little while, that’d be great.”
- “Ugh. I don’t want to go to bed because that means I don’t get to talk to you for seven hours.”
- “I hope you get some good sleep tonight! Can’t wait to hold you tomorrow. <3”
- “Goodnight! Wish you were here so we could snuggle.”
- “You’re the best part of all my days! Goodnight.”
Long Distance Goodnight Text Ideas
- “Goodnight, my love. I miss you.”
- “Would give anything to wake up next to you tomorrow.”
- “Falling asleep is the highlight of my day, because it means I’m one day closer to seeing you again.”
- “I hate not getting to say goodnight to you in person, but at least I know I’ll see you in my dreams.”
- “I’m going to bed with you as my last thought, and I can’t wait to wake up to you as my first.”
- “Goodnight! Love you so much. Can’t wait to be reunited again so soon.”
- “I’m going to bed, but very soon we’ll be going to bed together!”
- “Sweet dreams! I’ll be thinking of all the hugs I’m going to give you when we’re reunited as I fall asleep.”
- “I love you! Can’t wait to close this distance so we can fall asleep next to each other every night.”
Romantic Goodnight Text Ideas
- “I can’t wait to wake up even more in love with you tomorrow than I was today.”
- “Goodnight! I hope you know I’ll be thinking about you as I fall asleep. I feel so lucky to have you."
- “Every night I fall asleep knowing I’m yours is a good night. Sweet dreams, my love.”
- “Goodnight. I am so in love with you.”
- “Every night I go to bed so happy knowing you’re mine.”
- “I love that you’re my last thought before I go to bed.”
- “I’m obsessed with being your last thought before you go to bed.”
- “I don’t want to sleep because I know my dreams can’t compare to you in my reality.”
- “I love you. Goodnight.”
- “Goodnight! I feel so lucky I get to love you!”
- “I can’t believe you’re all mine. Sweet dreams, baby!”
- “I hope all your dreams are as sweet as you are.”
- “I just want you to know that I’m so grateful for your love. Goodnight. 💘”












