It’s Your Anniversary With Your Boyfriend: 151 Sweet Message Ideas To Send Him

We’re serving up loads of anniversary wishes for your boyfriend in this post.

Whether you’ve been dating for a month or married for 30 years, we’ve found messages that work.

Feel free to use the messages as-is or tweak them to fit your situation.

We also threw in a few notable quotables, and at the end, we’ll review creative ways to incorporate messages and quotes into your special day.

So without further ado, let’s look at some anniversary messages. 

What Should I Say to My Boyfriend on Our Anniversary? 

Every relationship is different, so anniversary messages should speak to your exact circumstances.

woman smiling while writing in her notebook anniversary messages to your boyfriend

But let’s look at a few general sentiments you’ll probably want to convey in an anniversary message to your boyfriend.

  • Love: Shout it from the rooftops! Anniversaries are all about celebrating love.
  • Companionship: Love and lust are great, but true camaraderie makes relationships last.
  • Humor: Life is challenging, and humor makes it bearable.
  • Gratitude: Gratefulness is like the bumpers on a bowling lane; it keeps you on the right path.

151 Anniversary Messages to Your Boyfriend 

Are you looking for sweet messages to send your boo on your anniversary? We’ve got a whole bunch for you, so you’re bound to find something that fits the sentiment you want to express.

Read on and highlight those you might want to use.

Happy Anniversary to Boyfriend

1. Can you believe it's been [insert time]? I'm looking forward to the next [insert time]!

2. I can't believe we've made it [insert time]! Time flies when you're in love.

3. Rise and shine, my love! It's our anniversary!

4. Before I head to sleep, I wanted to wish you a happy anniversary. Can you believe we've been together [insert time] today?

5. I never thought I would find someone as unique as you. Happy anniversary!

6. I love you more with each passing day and know that affection will continue to blossom.

7. Did you know that we went on our first date three months ago to the day!? Let's try for three more.

8. Life is hard, but it's been a blast with you by my side. Happy anniversary.

9. Thanks for being by my side through thick and thin. It's been an incredible [insert time].

10. Do you know what today is? Our six-month anniversary! Will we make it a year? I hope so. 

11. They say, “everything happens for a reason,” and I now realize that the reason I met you is to learn how wonderful love can be. Happy anniversary, sweetie!

12. I'm so happy with you; “us” is a good thing. Here's to another [insert time].

13. Everything constantly changes, but you're the one constant in my life. I love you, sweetie, and happy anniversary.

14. Life is magnificent with you in it. Happy “Us Day!”

15. Whatever I need, you're there to make sure it happens. Thank you for being the best boyfriend in the world. Happy anniversary.

16. I love that you chose me to be your partner in crime. Here's to our special day.

17. Good morning, love! We met [insert time] years ago today, and I've been living the dream ever since. Thanks for making that possible.

18. We've seen our fair share of wild and wacky things since we decided to walk together down life's twisting road. I hope we keep traveling side-by-side.

19. Love stories come in myriad packages, but ours tops them all. Happy anniversary, my darling.

20. You've made each day better than the next. I couldn't ask for more. Happy anniversary, honey!

Anniversary Text for Boyfriend

21. Happy anniversary, babe! I'm so excited for the moments to come.

22. It's been a journey replete with ups and downs. But I wouldn't give a moment back if that meant having spent less time with you. Happy anniversary, babe!

23. From the second we met, I knew you were special. Thank you for going on this ride with me.

24. Have a super day, honey. I'm looking forward to celebrating our anniversary tonight. 

25. You know I'm not mushy, but I can't help feeling a little verklempt today upon realizing we've been together for [insert time].

26. I'll admit it: Sometimes, you're the better half. 🙂 But I'm only being nice because it's our anniversary. All jokes aside, thanks for being my one and only.

27. You fill my heart with joy, and I'm so grateful for you. Happy anniversary, love!

28. Honestly? I can't think of a thing I'd change about you. That's probably why we've made it [insert time]. Here's to [insert time] more!

29. You're the best boyfriend a gal could hope for, which is why I'm so happy we've spent the last [insert time] supporting and loving one another.

30. You're the only human on the planet with whom I can spend oodles of time and still crave more. Thank you for everything, and happy anniversary. 

31. Happy anniversary to the best-looking man I know!

32. You took my breath away the moment I laid eyes on you, and I haven't gotten it back since. I love you, and happy anniversary.

33. Today's the day we celebrate our love story. Let's do it loud and proud. Happy anniversary, [nickname].

34. Love changes over time, but ours seems to go from strength to strength. Happy Day We Met!

35. I walk on sunshine every day we're together — even on the bad days. Happy anniversary, sweetie.

36. You're my soulmate and best friend. Your understanding and patience have been a gift. May this be the first of many anniversaries.

37. It may be cheesy to say, but you're my found missing puzzle piece! Happy anniversary.

38. I'm afraid to think who I would be if you didn't walk into my life. Happy anniversary to the best person I know. Thank you for everything!

39. You worry about me, dote on me, and have a way of telling me when I'm wrong in the sweetest way possible. I love you for it all and can't wait to celebrate our anniversary together.

40. You're the person who makes me want to be a better person. Happy anniversary, Superman!

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41. Can we have multiple lifetimes together? I’m afraid this one won’t be enough. I love you, sweetie!

42. The man in this picture has been my stalwart companion for the past [insert time], and I’m thankful for it — and him.

43. We’ve laughed, cried, loved, chilled, and even broken up a few times. But I wouldn’t want it any other way. Happy anniversary, my love!

44. I didn’t know if we’d make it in the early days. But we persevered, and look at us now, on our [insert time]-year anniversary!

45. My life would not be nearly as calm, special, and fulfilling without this man in it. Today, we’re celebrating our X-year anniversary, and I feel like the luckiest [guy/girl] in the world.46.

47. We’ve probably shared a million kisses and two million hugs over the past [insert time] years, and I look forward to millions more. Happy anniversary, soulmate!

48. There have been times when I didn’t think I would ever find the one, and then this man came along and turned my world right-side up. I love you, [name]. Happy anniversary!

49. I’ve never been one to gush about relationships, but this guy is so special I had to give him a shout-out on our anniversary. Love you, babe!

50. Love songs used to annoy me. But they all made sense once I met you.

51. I couldn’t list all the things I love about this man — just know I’m thrilled he’s mine! [Insert time] together, and every day has been a blessing.

52. One down, a lifetime (fingers crossed) to go!

53. The guy in this picture has made me happier than I ever thought possible, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Happy anniversary, babe.

54. You’re the yin to my yang, the Ashford to my Simpson, the Clyde to my Bonnie. Happy anniversary to the best partner a person could ask for.

55. Making a relationship work takes patience, grace, and selflessness, and I’m so grateful you’ve extended all that to me over the past [insert time]. Here’s hoping we continue on this path.

56. Congrats to us for another year of being the best couple out there! (At least in my eyes.) Love you, babe!

57. Love is like a roller coaster ride. Wanna hold on tight and go for another trip? I hope so, and I’m ready. Happy anniversary, love!

58. You’re an incredible partner, friend, and confidant. Thank you for being everything and more. Happy anniversary!

59. Congrats to us! We’ve made it [insert time]! 

60. I’ve been with this man for [insert number of days], and with each passing one, we grow closer and more in love. Thank you for everything, my love.

61. Here’s to the man I want to grow old and ugly with. I love you, sweet boy!


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Anniversary Card Messages for Boyfriend

62. To my favorite non-related man, happy anniversary! Our time together has been fantastic, and it will only get better from here.

63. I feel so blessed to have you in my life! Thank you for being who you are, and may we have many more moments together.

64. Thank you for being the fabulous man you are and sharing your life with me. On this, our anniversary, I hope all of our wildest dreams come true — side by side.

65. On our first date, you said you didn't believe in soulmates. I wonder if your opinion has changed all these years later. I love you, sweetie, and I couldn't imagine life without you.

66. Happy anniversary, [nickname]. Sometimes I cry just thinking about how wonderful our life is. I hope it lasts forever.

67. I won't say that every moment has been incredible. Heck, we've been together too long for that. But I know I wouldn't give back a moment. You've been my rock in good times and bad, and I love you for it.

68. Thank you for making me feel like the luckiest person in the world. I owe you so much. Happy anniversary!

69. With you by my side, I know you can take on the world! Happy anniversary, babe.

70. I cannot wait to see how our love story unfolds. The ups and downs. Joys and hardships. Whatever comes our way, I know we can handle it all.

71. I never knew I could love someone this much until I met you. Happy anniversary, love.

72. It's difficult to believe how quickly time has sped up since we first met; sometimes, I want to slow it down so we can savor each moment. But you know what they say about time flying when you're having fun. Thank you for being the best partner anyone could ask for.

73. Every day with you is an adventure, and I can't wait to see what's in store for us. Happy anniversary, my love.

74. Happy anniversary to the man who holds my heart. You're my better half, and I'm so lucky to have you walking by my side, day in and out.

75. We have a traditional partnership, and nothing could make me happier. Thank you for opening your world to me and letting me be there for you.

76. Our lifestyle is unconventional, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Thanks for buckling up on this crazy ride we've been on. May it last for years to come. 

77. This time last year, I was convinced I couldn't love you more than I did. Today, one year later, I realize I was wrong. I love you. I love us. Happy anniversary.

78. You make my heart skip beats, and I feel blessed for every moment we spend together. Happy anniversary. Here's hoping this becomes a habit.

79. What's on my schedule for the next 365 days? Loving you! Happy anniversary, sweetheart.

80. Like a fine wine, our relationship has only gotten better with age. 

81. You'll disagree, but I love you more than you could possibly know. Thanks for being my go-to, my soulmate, and my best friend. Happy anniversary!

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to My Boyfriend

82. It’s been a year. Can you believe it! May this be the first of many.

83. In the beginning, I wondered if we would last. But here we are one year later!

84. Life with you over the past year has been incredible. Happy anniversary!

85. You’re so special, so let’s make today, our one-year anniversary, special, too.

86. You’re the best boyfriend I’ve ever had. Let’s toast our 12-month anniversary tonight.

87. Do you know what today is? We’ve been together for a year — and it’s been one of the happiest of my life.

88. On our first date, you asked me where I thought I would be in a year. It turns out it’s right by your side. Happy anniversary, [nickname].

89. I’m so grateful for the joy and happiness you bring to my life. Here’s to another year!

90. This year with you has been beyond amazing. I’m looking forward to many more memorable moments together. And yes, I love you.

91. Things haven’t been the greatest lately. That’s life. But you’ve been a bright light in these dark times. Happy anniversary, babe. Let’s put aside the hardships and have a great day.

92. A year has passed since we first met, and I’m in awe of how our love has grown.

93. It’s been a year of smiles, romance, and incredible food. Here’s hoping for another. Happy anniversary!

94. It’s been an excellent year. Happy anniversary, hon!

95. Your smile fills rooms — and my heart. Happy anniversary to my favorite person on the planet.

96. You’re the only person I want to see every day. Let’s hope that’s the case for the next 365 days.

97. You’re definitely among the top ten people I’ve ever dated. 🙂 Happy anniversary, No. 7.

98. It’s been a year of snoring — but I still love you. Happy anniversary to my favorite Snuffaluffagus!

99. Happy anniversary! You bring the wine; I’ll grab the pajamas. Netflix, here we come!

100. One year together has felt like a month. Hey, time flies when you’re in love. Happy anniversary, babe!

101. You’re stuck with me for another. Sorry, no refunds.

Long Sweet Anniversary Message for Boyfriend

102. My darling, this past year with you has been truly magical. I cherish every laughter-filled adventure, silly inside joke, and the quiet moment we've shared. You make my days brighter and fill my heart with joy and love. Happy anniversary to my favorite person – I can't wait to create more wonderful memories together! 

103. On this special day, I want to thank you for always seeing the best in me and inspiring me to grow into a better person. Your unwavering faith, kindness, and compassion make every challenge easier to face. I am so grateful to have you by my side. Happy anniversary, my love!

104. One year down, and hopefully, so many more years of making each other smile to come! Even after all this time of being together, you still give me butterflies and make my heart skip a beat. You are my happy place. I love you more each passing day. Happy anniversary!

105. We've shared so many firsts together this past year – our first vacation, meeting each other's families, getting a pet together. I can't wait to keep crossing things off our bucket list and creating new firsts as a couple. Happy first anniversary to my favorite partner in crime! 

106. They say when you meet the right person, you just know. From our very first date, I knew in my soul that we were meant to be. You make me happier than I ever imagined possible. Here's to many more magical years together! Happy anniversary, my soulmate.

107. Before I met you, I didn't believe in fairy tales or happily ever afters. Now, I go to sleep smiling every night, so grateful and happy that I get to call you mine. You've made a believer out of me. I love you. Happy anniversary!

108. The best thing about this past year has been falling in love with you all over again every single day. You make me feel loved, supported, and understand more deeply than anyone ever has. Thank you for being exactly who I need. Happy anniversary, baby. 

109. One of my favorite moments of the day is coming home to you. Going through life with you by my side makes even the hardest days brighter. I am so lucky to have a partner as loving, understanding, and fun as you. Happy anniversary, darling!

110. This anniversary marks a year since the happiest day of my life – the day you asked me to be yours forever. Since then, every moment has been filled to the brim with laughter, joy, and love beyond my wildest dreams. Thank you, my heart. Happy anniversary!

111. I can't count the number of times you've made me laugh till I cried or smiled till my cheeks hurt this past year. But I can say for certain that you've made me the happiest girl in the world. I love you with everything in me. Happy anniversary!

112. On this special anniversary, I want to thank you for all the ways you make my life better every single day. Your selflessness, generosity, patience, and humor are a blessing. Every moment with you is a gift. I love you always. Happy anniversary, my sunshine!

113. My favorite place to be since we met is wrapped safely in your arms, resting my head against your chest. Thank you for always being my safe haven and making this past year the most incredible, loved-filled year of my life. Happy anniversary to my soulmate and best friend!

114. They say, “Home is where the heart is.” My heart is with you, so wherever we are together, it feels like home. Thank you for making our home filled with laughter, adventures, comfort, and, most of all – love. This year with you has been the best of my life. Happy anniversary, my home! 

115. Before meeting you, I didn't know what love songs meant when they talked about finding “the one.” Now I understand – you're the missing puzzle piece I didn't know I was looking for. My soulmate, my other half, my destiny. My love for you is endless. Happy anniversary!

116. On the day we met, I felt like I found the one. As the days became weeks and then years, my love and commitment to you only grew stronger. You are my person. You are my great joy. Happy anniversary to the love of my life!

117. It warms my heart to think of all the memories we've made together this past year. Our first vacation was adopting a pet together and cheering each other through life's highs and lows. You are my best friend and favorite partner for life's adventures. Happy anniversary, darling! 

118. From our coffee shop dates to exploring new trails together to binge-watching TV cuddled on the couch – this year with you has been filled with simple pleasures and the profound joy of your company. I cherish our time together. I love you. Happy anniversary!

119. I am so proud of how far we've come and everything we've accomplished together over the last year. We make a good team! But my favorite achievement is falling deeper and deeper in love with you each passing day. Here's to many more happy years together! Happy anniversary, my teammate for life. 

120. When we met, it felt like the stars aligned. From that very first date, I knew you were my destiny – a kindred spirit, the person I want to grow old with. There is no one else I'd rather have by my side in this life. Happy anniversary, my love, my destiny!

121. I can't believe it's already been a year since our magical first date. I remember feeling like I'd known you my whole life the moment we met. Thank you for all the joy, laughter, and love you've brought into my life. Happy 1st anniversary to the man of my dreams!

122. They say you just know when you meet “the one.” From our very first laugh together, I felt in my soul that you were my other half. Life with you just fits. Here's to many more wonderful years of making each other smile! Happy anniversary to the peanut butter to my jelly.

123. My heart flutters thinking back on our first date – your smile, your voice, your warmth and kindness. A year later, you still give me butterflies every time we kiss. Thank you for all the happiness you bring me each day. Happy anniversary to my partner in laughter and in life!

124. I can't imagine taking on life's adventures without my co-pilot by my side. Thank you for embarking on this wild ride with me – for celebrating all our firsts this past year. I cherish our precious memories and look forward to all that is still to come! Happy anniversary, travel buddy extraordinaire!  

125. Who knew happiness came in the form of a lopsided smile and warm hugs that lifted me off my feet? Every moment we've spent together this past year has been filled with comfort, adventure, and above all – joy. Thank you for making my days shine brighter. Happy anniversary to the love of my life!

126. On the days when the road got rough this past year, you held my hand tighter and loved me through the storms. With you by my side, no challenge seems too difficult to overcome. Thank you for walking through both sunshine and rain with me, darling. Happy anniversary – here's to smoother roads ahead!

Funny Anniversary Message for Boyfriend

127. Well, we made it one whole year without killing each other! I'd say that's definitely worth celebrating, my darling. Here's to many more years of laughing together (and at each other) through life's adventures! Happy anniversary!

128. Congrats to us for putting up with each other's stinky morning breath, annoying habits, and questionable taste in music for 365 entire days. Just kidding – there's no one else I'd rather annoy and be annoyed by. I love you, weirdo! Happy anniversary! 

129. Wow, can you believe it's already been a year since our epic first date when you spilled spaghetti sauce down your shirt? So graceful. So suave. But hey, you still managed to charm me, so you must be doing something right! Happy anniversary to my favorite clumsy goofball!

130. Cheers to one year of corny jokes, silly selfies, late-night food runs, and nonstop laughter! Thanks for keeping life lighthearted and fun. Here's to many more years of making total weirdos of ourselves together. Happy anniversary! 

131. Congratulations babe! You survived 365 days of my singing in the shower, hogging the blankets at night, endless snack cravings and crazy mood swings around “that time of the month.” You deserve a medal! Happy anniversary! 

132. Can you believe it's already been a year since our first date when I beat you at mini golf and did a victory dance that made nearby children cry? You're such a good sport. Happy anniversary to the world's best loser!

133. Happy first anniversary to the only man I know who thinks my snort laughs are cute and not like a dying seal! Here's to many more years of laughing ourselves to tears together. I love you!

134. I can't promise our second year together will be any calmer than the first, but I can guarantee it will be twice as fun and crazy! Thanks for all the wild memories so far. Here's to making many more! Happy anniversary, partner in adventure!

135. Congrats on making it through one year of my endless chatters, pep talks to myself in the mirror, forgetfulness, and shower karaoke! Sorry in advance for subjecting you to all that times ten in the years to come! Love you, babe! Happy anniversary!

136. Thank you for all the joy, patience, and love you've shown me this past year. Let's celebrate all that we've shared so far – both the silly moments that made us laugh till we cried and the serious ones that made us hold each other tighter. Here's to making many more incredible memories together. Happy anniversary! 

137. Can you believe it's already been a whole year since I first gazed into your eyes and thought, “Yep, this weirdo is the one for me!”? Life with you just keeps getting better. Thanks for keeping me on my toes and making every day an adventure. Happy anniversary, babe! 

138. Congratulations on surviving a year of my chaotic mood swings, emoji-filled texts at 3 AM, tendency to burst into song in public places, and endless piles of clutter everywhere. You deserve a medal for sainthood! Love you! Happy anniversary!

139. Well, we've made it a whole 365 days without killing each other or burning the apartment down! I call that an epic relationship win. Just imagine the chaos and insane adventures the next year will bring! Happy anniversary to my partner in crime! 

140. Here's to a man who didn't run for the hills when he learned just how many hair products, shoes, accessories, and craft supplies one woman could own! Thanks for putting up with my overflowing messes. You're a keeper! Happy anniversary, saint-like boyfriend!

141. Congratulations on surviving a year of my habit of reorganizing the kitchen cabinets every three months, adopting every stray animal that crosses my path, and my pun-filled birthday cards! Here's to many more fun years ahead together! Love you, babe! Happy anniversary!

142. Happy anniversary to the brave soul who willingly binge-watched every rom-com I own – even the really cringy ones! Your sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. Here's to a lifetime of laughs, tears, and every other emotion while watching chick flicks together! 

143. Happy first anniversary to the man who loves me at my best and doesn't seem to mind my worst! Thanks for sticking it out through forgetfulness, clumsiness, stress-eating binges, and all. You make every day brighter, even when I accidentally set the curtains on fire! Love you!

144. Congrats on surviving a year of my endless questions about everything under the sun, insisting we stop to pet every dog we pass during walks, and my pathological inability to make a decision! Here's to a lifetime more of silly debates, wanders, and adventures with my favorite person!

145. Well, we made it 365 days without me accidentally poisoning you with my cooking experiments or you suffocating under my towering piles of art supplies and half-finished projects. I'd say our first year was an epic success! Here's to many more wonderfully chaotic years with my favorite weirdo! Happy anniversary!

146. Can you believe it's already been a year since I gazed lovingly into your eyes and thought, “I could get used to laughing at this weirdo's dumb jokes for the rest of my life”? Thank you for filling every day with joy and keeping things hilariously unpredictable! Happy anniversary to my soulmate in silliness!

147. Thank you for putting up with a year of my endless chatter about my 15 different hobbies, insistence on stopping to pet every dog during our walks, and my borderline crazy obsession with Christmas. You deserve a medal for sainthood! Love you to pieces! Happy 1st anniversary! 

148. Congratulations on braving 365 days of long, tone-deaf singing in the shower, half-finished DIY projects covering every surface, and my inability to keep plants alive! Here's to celebrating many more wonderfully weird and chaotic years together. I love you, weirdo! Happy anniversary!

149. Can you believe it's already been a year since our epic cheese and wine picnic where we laughed so hard wine came out of your nose? Here's to sharing countless more magical, silly moments in all the years still to come! You make my heart smile. Happy anniversary!

150. Happy anniversary to my partner adventure – whether it's getting lost in new cities together or debating which cereal mascot would win in a fight! Life with you is anything but boring. Here's to many more spontaneous laughs together! Love you, weirdo!

151. Well, we survived a year of my attempts at acting out romantic comedies (complete with accents!), museum visits where we made up crazy backstories for the artwork, and all the times we ugly cried over cute dog videos. Here's to a lifetime more of silly memories only we'd find hilarious! No one makes me laugh like you do. I love you, weirdo! Happy anniversary!

10 Anniversary Quotes for Boyfriend 

We’ve laid out over a hundred unique messages you can send your boyfriend on your anniversary.

1. “A successful relationship requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” -Mignon McLaughlin

2. “If I know what love is, it is because of you. -Herman Hesse.”

3. “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” -Paulo Coelho

4. “I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.” -Elizabeth Barrett Browning

5. “You know you are in love when you don’t want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” -Dr. Seuss

6. “For the two of us, home isn’t a place. It is a person. And we are finally home.” -Stephanie Perkins

7. “The secret of a happy [marriage/relationship] is finding the right person. You know they’re right if you love to be with them all the time.” -Julia Child

8. “Love grows more tremendously full, swift, poignant, as the years multiply.” -Zane Grey

9. “It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” -Rita Rudner

10. “Real love stories never have endings.” -Richard Bach

Creative Ideas for Using These Anniversary Messages to Your Boyfriend

How can you incorporate anniversary messages and quotes into your special day?

We’ve got a few ideas. Let’s dive in.

  • Greeting Card: We have digital devices at our fingertips 24-7, and getting a greeting card is a tad passe these days. But it’s a lovely gesture. If you want to go the extra mile, make your own!
  • Social Media: A picture and sweet caption is a great way to declare your love and share the joy with followers. If you want to let your man know how much you appreciate him, consider making a collage or short video. Who knows, you may even get a tear or two out of him. 
  • Personalized Items: Are you and your man a bit extra? Then go the extra mile and get personalized t-shirts or merch made with your favorite quote or message.
  • Art: Are you creative? Consider making a piece of art inspired by one or more messages. It doesn’t have to be a painting. Songs, sculptures, and even inventive meals count.

Final Thought

Life is filled with ups and downs — and it’s essential to acknowledge and revel in the good times! So go ahead and make a big deal out of your anniversary.

Spread the love by celebrating your relationship milestone. From us to you: happy anniversary!