I don’t mind saying it: Memes are my love language. No matter what stage your relationship is in, they’re an undeniably fun way to express yourself — and gauge your partner’s feelings, too. Still, finding cute memes for her or sappy tweets for him can be a challenge — there’s a lot of internet to sort through! — but it’s still worth doing some research (memesearch?).
Memes are great for keeping things light while also hinting at some legit emotions, aka they are ideal for anyone who’s still feeling out a new relationship. For example, sending a meme that makes a joke of hating having to say “goodbye” is way different than sending a deep text like, “I wish we never had to say ‘bye.’” Sure, there is a time and place for that type of vulnerability, but while you’re still dipping your toes in the water, memes can help bridge the tricky gap between protecting yourself and opening yourself up.
Of course, there’s always potential to go overboard, and you don’t want to overwhelm your partner with a ton of lovey-dovey memes right away. Still, stockpiling some sweet potentials for the right moment is never a bad idea. Read on for cute memes that are super sweet and DM-ready.
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This Meme About Marriage Goals
This is my definition of true love.
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This Meme About Photography Skills
If your SO doesn’t take consistently unflattering pics of you, are you even really dating?
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This Meme About Feeling Sleep-Deprived
Good morning texts make the heart grow fonder.
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This Meme About Not Being Able To Say Goodbye
The meme-fied version of “You hang up first!”
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This Meme About Annoying Your SO
What’s a successful relationship without a few playful, annoying moments?
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These Meme About Fate
Um, does this meme make anyone else thing of Taylor Swift’s “Invisible String” lyrics?
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This Meme About A Long-Term Relationship
There is something so sentimental about recreating old photos. My heart!
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This Meme About Wanting To Talk, But Needing To Sleep
Sleep deprivation is a necessary part of romance, right?!
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This Meme About Saying How You Feel
If you’ve never felt the urge to give a PowerPoint presentation about how much you love your partner, WYD?
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This Meme About Needing To Say Bye
Is there anything worse than saying goodbye to your significant other?
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This Meme About Needing To Complain
One of the highlights of being in a relationship is being able to vent to each other — even if your partner isn’t always on the same page.
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This Meme About Temperature Needs
Now I’m wondering if I should add my preferred house temperature to my dating app profile.
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This Meme About Boyfriend Goals
Sometimes, you just need to swap shoes.
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This Meme About Kitten Love
The perfect meme to DM your partner — especially if they’re a cat person.
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This Meme About “What If”
An amazing example of the question game going ~slightly~ too far.
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This Meme About Spilling The Tea
Forget everything else, this is now my one-and-only relationship goal.
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This Meme About “Flaws”
Wait... you’re saying that you don’t think I’m perfect in every way?
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This Meme About Paying Attention
Save this meme for the next time your person surprises you with a sweet memory.
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This Meme About Loving Yourself
Self-love comes first!
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This Meme About Miscommunications
Three explanations might be three too many. Sometimes, agreeing to disagree is the way to go.
If you’re ready to get vulnerable, but not up for an ultra-deep talk just yet, cute memes are the way to go. And this list has some of the best.