Looking for the best Galentine’s quotes to celebrate your best gal friend?
Who’s your bestie? Have you known them since the first grade or maybe college? Do you talk every day or have weekly catch-ups? Maybe right now you’re both off doing your own thing, as you travel or maybe they have a new family, but at the end of the day, you’ll always be each other’s, go-to person.
As best friends Meredith Grey or Christina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy would say, “You are my person.”
Are you celebrating Galentine’s Day together on February 13th?
Or okay, grab the tissues for this one, maybe right now you don’t have a person and you’re feeling isolated and alone in this. Let me remind you that best friends are forever!
This means, no matter how many days, weeks, months, or years pass between you, if you’re real friends, that bond doesn’t snap, it just stretches.
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How did you bond with your bestie? And like all good friendships these days cheap booze is often involved. Was it over good take out, chatting about a boy, or maybe over that band you both love so much. Perhaps sharing secrets and opening up brought you together, as Eleven would say, “Friends don’t lie.”
You might be wondering why we’re even talking about best friends instead of lovers, partners, husbands, and wives, on Valentine’s Day. Well for most of us, the possibly unlucky but in my book the truly lucky ones, our heart isn’t marked by romantic love, but by our undying love for our best friends. Sure some of us are blessed to have both. (Tell me how!)
Michelle Williams said it beautifully about her best friend Busy Phillips. “I’m so in love with her… She’s proof that the love of your life does not have to be a man! That’s the love of my life right there.” Your best friend can be the love of your life aka your valentine!
If you find yourself single on Valentine’s Day, don’t be down on yourself, be embrace the love you do have – your self-love and for your best friend. And hey, let’s not forget our families too, they may drive us crazy but it’s all love.
Here are 38 short and cute Valentine’s Day quotes and sayings for your best friend. Because, why just say “Be My Valentine,” when these quotes are so much better.
A True Friend Is Hard to Find for Valentines Day Quotes
Is there anything rarer or truer than a best friend? People enter and leave our lives, boyfriends and girlfriends come and go, but true friends are a beautiful, rare, and indescribable connection that outlasts them all. This collection of Happy Valentine’s Day quotes for friends is all about true friendship. Scribble any of these short sayings in a Valentine’s Day card for your best friend.
“Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer.” — Jean de La Fontaine
2. “Friends should be like books, few, but hand-selected.” ― C.J. Langenhoven
3. “True friends are like diamonds — bright, beautiful, valuable and always in style.” — Nicole Richie
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4. “When friendships are real, they are not glass threads or frost work, but the solidest things we can know.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
5. “Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” — Muhammad Ali
6. “If you have two friends in your lifetime, you’re lucky. If you have one good friend, you’re more than lucky.” ― S.E. Hinton
Short Valentine’s Day Sayings that Define Friendship
What a treat it is to have a friend! A friend is like having chocolates or roses for Valentine’s Day, only every day, so even better. Hello low-calorie love! This selection of Valentine’s Day quotes for friend illustrates what friends really are. They are the family that you choose, a kindred-soul, a connection throughout your life. Don’t forget to get your soulmate aka best friend the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
7. “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” — Linda Grayson
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8. “What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” ― Aristotle
“Friends are the family you choose” — Jess C. Scott
10. “The capacity for friendship is God’s way of apologizing for our families.” ― Jay McInerney
11. “A good friend is a connection to life – a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world.” ― Lois Wyse
You Can Be Yourself Valentines Day Quotes for Friends
There is nothing better than knowing no matter how insane you are, irrational, or intense your real friends will love and accept you? They can truly see you and they’ll love you no matter how far off the deep end you go. No thought or action can shake their love for you. This collection of Happy Valentine’s Day Quotes about friends cherishes the authentic and transparent beauty of friendship. You can be who you are, really deep down, around your friends. And if you can’t, they’re not your friend.
12. “A true best friend loves you even when it seems like you’ve gone off the deep end.” ― Liz Fenton
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13. “You can always tell a real friend: when you’ve made a fool of yourself he doesn’t feel you’ve done a permanent job.” — Laurence J. Peter
14. “A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” — William Shakespeare.
“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.” ― Jim Morrison
16. “Love is blind; friendship closes its eyes.” — Friedrich Nietzsche
17. “A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.” — Elbert Hubbard
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Cute Valentines Day Quotes about Loving Your Friend
A true best friend is ALWAYS available, any time of day, any place! They show up and they do their best. Show your friend you love them this Valentine’s Day by making time to just be there! This collection of Happy Valentine’s Day Quotes encourages you to give a true gift to your best friend, your time and your attention. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t get your best friend a Valentine’s Day gift, just show them too.
18. “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” — Jane Austen
“The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong thing is made of dearer stuff than the one who stays away.” — Barbara Kingsolver
20. “It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.” — Marlene Dietrich
21. “I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.” — Robert Brault
Best Friends Make Everything Better Valentine’s Day Quotes
Let’s be honest for a second, life can be lonely and difficult at times. Life is hard! It’s a challenge to stay positive no matter what, to have the confidence, or to even be motivated. Ugh! Enter your best friend aka your Valentine Superhero, sweeping in to hold your hand and make things better. This selection of Happy Valentine’s Day to your best friend quotes is perfect for anyone who has helped you in a time of need. We all need a friend when life is dark and scary.
22. “A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out.” ― Shannon L. Alder
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23. “Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” — Helen Keller
24. “We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we’re not alone.” — Orson Welles
25. “If you have good friends, no matter how much life is sucking, they can make you laugh.” ― P.C. Cast
“Life is an awful, ugly place to not have a best friend.” ― Sarah Dessen
27. “I get by with a little help from my friends.“— The Beatles
Valentine’s Day Quotes for Long Lost Friends
We’ve all had friendships that have grown apart or gone from bloom to gloom almost overnight. The reality of friendships is that sometimes a friend is just for a season, but best friends are for life. No matter the distance, separation, or changes your bond will NEVER break. This collection of Happy Valentine’s Day Quotes for friends celebrates the unbreakable bond of true, best friends. With best friends, no matter how long since you last spoke, it’s always like no time has passed.
28. “Never leave a friend behind. Friends are all we have to get us through this life–and they are the only things from this world that we could hope to see in the next.” ― Dean Koontz
“Growing apart doesn’t change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I’m glad for that.” — Ally Condie
30. “Time doesn’t take away from friendship, nor does separation.” ― Tennessee Williams
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31. “The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.” — Elizabeth Foley
“Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.” — Washington Irving
33. “Words are easy, like the wind; Faithful friends are hard to find.” ― William Shakespeare
Friends are Better than Lovers Valentine’s Day Quotes
You’ve surely heard it before, “sisters before misters,” or some version of it. ANy good friend knows that friendship beats romantic love anytime. Unless you fall for your best friend then all bets are off. But regardless, broken hearts are sure to come, but there is nothing more soothing to your soul than your best friend. This selection of Valentine’s Day Quotes for friends is dedicated to life after a heartbreak and the saving role of friends in recovery. Heartbroken, no problem, you’ve got a best friend to help you through.
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34. “Friendship is really the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.” — Jane Austen
35. “Friends are medicine for a wounded heart, and vitamins for a hopeful soul.” — Steve Maraboli
36. “Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing.” — Elie Wiesel
“Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief” — Marcus Tullius Cicero
38. “A friend is what the heart needs all the time.” — Henry Van Dyke
Printable Self-Love Quotes
Valentine’s Day can be a celebration of any love! We sometimes forget that we deserve the same love and affection we give so easily to others.
I’ve created 10 printable self-love quotes that are ready to print and post. This download comes with high-resolution, graphic quotes that are ready to print and post in your home or office.
Sometimes I wonder as an entrepreneur if I’m a bad friend.
But I have to believe that your true friends will always support you and still love you when all you can talk about is your blog or your business, how you’re doing on Pinterest or Instagram, or even your seemingly insane plans to being profitable.
God bless them for their patience when we’re overwhelmed and burnt out, and for all the times we work way harder than we should instead of just hanging out with them. I am even more grateful for the friends I can hustle side-by-side with. For the Best Blogger and Biz Besties, I’ve made over the last few years.
Whether they get your hustle or not, your Valentine of a best friend would love to know how you’re doing, how they can support you and be part of your journey.
Don’t forget to share your moments with them, and to give yourself some tender loving self-love too.
Happy Valentine’s Day to you, boo!
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Which Valentine’s Day quote are you sending your friend?
Last Updated on July 11, 2021
Alyssa C says
I love this post! My friend and I celebrate Valentines day every year. It get’s a little complicated because I also spend it with my husband but I want to make sure she feels special too. I definitely plan on sending her one or two of these quotes!
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Alyssa,
I love that! My friend just gave me a Galentine’s Day gift. Aren’t friends the best? Haha, but I do suppose that changes a bit when you get married. It’s amazing that you still make it special for your friend too. ❤️
Joely Smith says
What a wonderful empowering article! Yes we do need to cherish our besties and celebrate the love we have with them! Being single on Valentine’s Day or any day need not be the end of the world. There is much love around us!
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Joely,
I so agree friends deserve love and attention too. Dare I say especially our single friends like me. But it’s true, it’s just another day.
Leah says
I love these quotes. I especially like the one about friends being like books. It’s so true!
Nadalie Bardo says
I so LOVE that one too, I saw that quote and knew it belonged in this post.
Teresa says
wow, you really searched out some special quotes to send to friend’s this year. I’m not sure I would send any of these to friends per say as most of my besties tend to be males. ☺ But you have a great list of inspiration here for anyone!
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Teresa,
Honestly, I really did, I think I read like hundreds of quotes to get to these 38 that I really love.
I feel you on that one, I’ve had a lot of best guy friends, but I think we can so appreciate them too without it being weird. Its all loves right!
Jenn says
This is a great post! Valentine’s Day is the celebration of LOVE not necessarily romance. These quotes and the reminders about the importance of friendship are an inspirational way to view this holiday! I love the quotes!
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Jenn,
Love is love as they say, and I am convinced that true friendship runs just as deep.
So glad you enjoyed them!
lisa says
This is cute, I love these quotes! I can see myself sending many of these to my besties around the world. So unique and I’m sure many friends will enjoy these Valentine’s Day quotes!!
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Lisa,
*Yay* for sending these quotes to our besties near and far. I know I’m sending a bunch to my gal pals.
Ali Rost says
While I loved reading through all of the quotes about human friendship, I couldn’t help but think of the best friend I’ve ever had. He had four legs, lots of fur and his name was Wally. When he passed, a neighbor gave me a card with a wonderful quote: “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”– Josh Billings
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Ali,
That is the most precious comment I’ve ever read. I’m not an owner, but I have witnessed and felt the love of a dog and it really is beyond themselves. They just want to give and receive love. Such sweet creatures. 💞
Reesa Lewandowski says
This is so sweet! I wanted to do something nice for my good friends, because well Valentine’s Day isn’t just for a romantic interests. Thank you for the wonderful quote ideas!
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Reesa,
You are so welcome! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Censie Sawyer says
What a fun post! I took some of your quotes and sent them to my BFF girls. 🙂 I love Grey’s so I always use the “PERSON” quote. Everyone needs a person. Thanks for the fun post.
Nadalie Bardo says
Isn’t it though, I think this is one of my favorite posts ever. Me too! I remember telling my best friend from uni she was my person. We were dark and twisty, but we had each other.
Marie-Josee Boutot says
Absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Nadalie Bardo says
You’re so welcome, Marie-Josee!
emmanuel damian says
My most favorite quote would be “Friends should be like books, few, but hand-selected.” ― C.J. Langenhoven. This is so true!
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Emmanuel,
That’s one of my absolute favorites as well!
Elizabeth O says
I ADORED this post, it is so brilliant to share Valentines Day with your friends, I feel like friends are your chosen family. This post has definitely inspired me to have a Gal-entines Day this year!
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Elizabeth,
That’s exactly right – I am so grateful for the ones I choose many years ago, as we’re still besties now. Enjoy Galentine’s Day!
kim says
These are all such great quotes! And I’m loving all of the Valentine’s Day inspired products to shop.
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Kim!
Aren’t they just the cutest Valentine’s Day products, I know I’m buying a few!
Samantha (Vibrant Yogini) says
I do love a good quote so this article was really lovely to read! I have saved a bookmark so I can refer back. Thank you! Number 31 really resonates with me because I was away traveling for years and grew as a person, but my friends are always so supportive.
Nadalie Bardo says
Yay for being bookmarked! Happy love day,
Nadalie
Pris M. says
“That bond doesn’t snap, it just stretches.” Love this so much!! Makes me want to call my bestie right now even though we do more texting these days. Always love a good Jane Austen quote, too.
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Pris,
She has soo many good friendship and love quotes (obviously!). I’m such a fan of anything she’s written.
Lucy says
I love number 9. It’s so true friends that are as close as family are the best 💗
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Lucy,
Love it – our true friends are our family! ❤️
Nellwyn says
These are great, I love finding new quotes! I’m going to send some homemade Valentine’s cards to my friends this year so I might use some of these quotes, thanks for the ideas!
Nadalie Bardo says
OHH, handmade Valentine’s Day cards are the best. Be sure to send me a pic, I’d so love to see how they turn out. Happy Valentine’s!
Kayvona says
I’ve got some Galentines Day cards that are blank and I’m totally gonna write some of these quotes in them!
Nadalie Bardo says
These quotes are PERFECT for that. You’ve got to let me know, where’d you find Galetine’s Day cards? I’d so love to give some to friends.
Kyla Matton Osborne | 24 Carrot Diet says
Great quotes! I love the one about the roots being tangled together. I have a few old friends I feel that way about 🙂
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Kyla,
Isn’t it a beautiful one? We really cannot outgrow our true friends. 👯♂️
Christie Brown says
What a cute post. I believe in extending the love to my friends on Valentines Day too (and every other day, but I make a special effort on Valentines Day). It’s a great way to solidify your friendships and show them how much you care. Sometimes it’s easy to neglect our friends when life gets in the way. x
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Christie,
Yes, we really just need to spend more time loving on each other EVERY day. I’m all for it. I know it means a lot to me anytime my friends take time to check in and shows they care. Happy Galentine’s Day!
Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com says
Love this post! So many thoughtful and cute quotes to live by. Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Can’t forget to show the bestie some love.
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Tasheena,
Yay, I’m glad you enjoyed it. We all need some cute quotes to get us by.
Luci says
I will be sending “A true best friend love you even when it seems like you’ve gone off the deep end”. My best friend of almost twenty years has been there for me when for my highs and my lows and so have I for her.
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Luci,
Hahah, isn’t that great!? I know I LIVE off the deep end so thank goodness for that. 😅
Evelyn says
Love the many ways to celebrate love and friendship on Valentine’s Day. Your quotes are AWESOME – now, I’ve got to choose the right ones for the right friends. 👍🏼 thank you!!
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Evelyn,
Thanks so much for the quotes love. I really do enjoy putting these together, especially since it’s for all our friends on Valentine’s.
Happy love day!
Dannii says
I love these. I firmly believe that valentine’s day isn’t just for couples, but for anyone you love.
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Dannii,
It sure isn’t. Love is love and if we’re honest, most of our friendships pre-date and out-live our romantic ones. Friends are the best!
Kiwi says
These are cute quotes for a fun Galentines Day party. I had one Saturday I wish I could of put some of these quotes in my friends goodie bags but next year!
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Kiwi,
Ohh, be sure to bookmark it for next year. I so love that you and your friends celebrate Galentine’s Day!
Holly Lasha says
These are awesome!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Nadalie Bardo says
You’re so welcome, Holly!
Viktoria says
This is by far my favourite quote:
“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out.” ― Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Nadalie Bardo says
Such a beautiful quote Viktoria! I can so relate to her sentiments.
Shilpa Bindlish says
Awesome! I definitely want to send a few of these quotes to my friends. Happy valentine’s day!
Nadalie Bardo says
Happy Valentine’s, Shilpa!
Kate says
My favorite is the quote around comparing friends to books. This is definitely a great holiday to recognize anyone in our lives who we love and appreciate. It certainly shouldn’t be limited to anyone with a spouse or partner.
Nadalie Bardo says
Right, isn’t that quote just simply divine!? One of my favourites for sure.
Patricia says
Love it…Happy Valentine’s Day Boo@
Nadalie Bardo says
To you too, boo!
Amrita says
True love is rare and a good friend is rarer.I believe that love is God’s blessing.
Nadalie Bardo says
What a beautiful way of seeing it, Amrita!
Vidya Tiru says
cannot decide on one favorite one.. i am lucky indeed since i do have friends who i can call at 4 am and who don’t look at calendars when we meet.. and hoping they think the same of me 🙂
Nadalie Bardo says
Hey Vidya,
I feel ya, it’s soo hard to decide, which is why this post has soo many. Honestly, it was hard just cutting it down to 38!
Liz says
These are awesome!!! My favorite is #2 “Friends should be like books, few, but hand-selected.” ― C.J. Langenhoven so so true! Thanks for sharing, all of these are lovely.
Nadalie Bardo says
OHH, yes! One of the best for sure – I know I’m so careful when choosing a book, even more so with friends.
Oma N. says
Awww I really like this. Love is for everyone!
Nadalie Bardo says
It sure is! Happy Love Day!
shivangi sharma says
very nice collection of quotes
thank you for sharing
Shashwat Sinha says
Hey, Thank you much for this wonderful Quotes. Now I Get some good stuff to share with my friends.
julie says
I love quotes and many of these are spot on for me and thought provoking. Thanks for sharing!
It's All You Boo says
Hi Julie,
Happy to share! Thanks for being here!
Mimi says
One of my besties went through a breakup a couple of days ago so we are spending Valentine’s Day together, I need to show her this
It's All You Boo says
Hi Mimi,
I hope your friend feel better soon! Happy Hearts Day!
Carissa says
This is an awesome post! Definitely made me call my bestfriend and ask about Galentine’s day and how we should celebrate!
It's All You Boo says
Hi Carissa! So, how was Valentine’s day? Enjoy and cheers!
Julie says
This is such a lovely post with great messages for our friends.
It's All You Boo says
Hi Julie,
Go ahead and share this to your friends! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Tisha says
I love these. #2 is my favorite and so true!
It's All You Boo says
Hi Tisha! I love #2 as well. I don’t mind smaller circle of friends now.
Mimi says
Since I’m spending Valentine’s Day with my bestie I’ll definitely use them
It's All You Boo says
Hi Mimi,
Have a happy valentine’s day to you and your bestie!
Sharon says
I am in love with all of these lovely quotes in honor of friendships for Valentine’s day.
It's All You Boo says
I’m so glad you love all these valentines day quotes for friends! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Bellab says
This is such a great post! I love a good galentines, hanging with your girls and supporting others 🙂
It's All You Boo says
Happy Valentine’s to you and your friends!!
Annie Young says
True friends will understand what you’re working towards and will give you grace. ❤ I love the Shakespear quote, “A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.”
It's All You Boo says
Beautifully said, Annie! A friend will truly understand and will give you the space you need. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Tisha says
I definitely have a few hand select good friends. Which is all I need 🙂 Love these quotes!
It's All You Boo says
I love my own little circle of friends as well and wouldn’t be asking for more!