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24 Empowering & Special Galentine's Day Card Messages For Your Besties

Having truly amazing friends is one of life's ultimate joys. Friends who get you, see you, hear you, and are there for you, no matter what. Galentine's Day (13 February) is a great opportunity to really celebrate these incredible friendships, with the act of sending Galentine's Day cards getting more and more popular every year. I love to see it!

But sometimes, it can feel a bit daunting figuring out what to write in such a card. How do you begin to find words for the love and gratitude you feel for these amazing friends?

This is where I can help.

I'm Jess, and I run Jess A Little Creative, an independent greeting card business, based in Cheltenham. I am a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, and I draw and design every single greeting card on my website.

I have a real passion for helping people connect with their loved ones through the ups and downs of life. That also includes giving hints and tips about writing truly thoughtful and special messages inside your greeting cards.

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So if you're feeling a bit stuck with knowing what to write inside your Galentine's Day cards, you're in the right place. I have written 24 messages, all special, all empowering, and they will mean the world to your friends. 

Every friendship is completely unique, so feel free to take what you want from these Galentine's Day card messages: edit them, mix them up, use them as inspiration, or simply copy them word-for-word if you're struggling! The main aim is that they help you feel even more connected and close with your besties at this special time of year.

I sell a selection of unique Galentine's Day cards too if you're still searching for the perfect design. Shop all Galentine's Day cards here.

Read on for the Galentine's Day card messages...

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What are some sweet messages I can write in a Galentine's Day card?

1. Thank you for being the best friend I could wish for. I appreciate you so so much. Happy Galentine's Day you gorgeous human being!

2. You are such an inspiration to me. The way you overcome challenges and face life with such a positive attitude is incredible. I love you lots.

3. I would be lost without you, my ride or die! Thanks for all the laughs, adventures and support. You're incredible. Happy Galentine's Day!

4. How lucky am I to have you in my life. You're such an incredible friend and I love you to pieces. Thank you for everything.

5. You have held me and supported me through a lot this year, and I am so grateful. Having a friend like you has made everything so much more bearable. I love you, thank you.

6. Life is a wild crazy ride, but I'm so grateful I have you by my side throughout it. Thank you for being there through everything, my special, special friend.

7. Thank you for always being on the end of the phone, for telling it to me straight, and never letting me settle for less than I deserve. I love you, happy Galentine's Day!

8. You are an absolute powerhouse and I am so lucky to call you my friend. You inspire me every day. Happy Galentine's Day!

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How do you say Happy Galentine's Day in a unique way?

9. Happy Galentine's Day my beautiful friend. Never forget how amazing you are!

10. Life would be a lot less fun without you - thank you for making me smile during the best and worst of times!

11. I love the time we spend together, chatting, sharing and supporting each other. You are so special to me. Happy Galentine's Day.

12. You are basically the true love of my life at this point. Thank you for everything, I love you so much. Happy Galentine's Day!

13. To my biggest cheerleader - thank you for always believing in me, pushing me to be my best, and being there to catch me if I fall. You're an absolute diamond and I love you.

14. You're the best! Raising a glass to you today, my fabulous friend. Happy Galentine's Day. (Let's go for a vino soon!) Love ya.

15. To one of the strongest women I know, happy Galentine's Day! 

16. Keep being you - you're incredible. I love you!

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What are some cute messages I can write in a Galentine's Day card?

17. How does it feel to be my unpaid therapist?! Thank you so much for all the advice and support, I appreciate you more than you will ever know.

18. This calls for cocktails and dancing! Happy Galentine's Day to my beautiful beautiful friend. I love you!

19. You're like a sister to me - thank you for being there no matter what. Happy Galentine's Day!

20. I love that we can completely be ourselves around each other - even if everyone else thinks we're nuts! I love you bestie.

21. You deserve all the good stuff in the world, you are such a special friend and I hope you know just how much I love and value you. Happy Galentine's Day!

22. I am so grateful for you every day - but today let's celebrate it with oomph! You're a wonderful human being and I love you so much.

23. Finally I have found someone who shares my level of weird, and thinks it's cool! Where have you been all my life?! Happy Galentine's Day you complete and utter legend.

24. Thank you for being a listening ear, a comforting hug, and just the most wonderful friend. Can't wait to go for drinks and a dance with you soon. Happy Galentine's Day!

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And that concludes my collection of 24 empowering and special Galentine's Day card messages. I hope you found them useful and inspirational for when you come to write your own Galentine's Day cards.

It can be hard to distill such a special friendship into a few words, but write from the heart and it will mean the world to your friends.

If you are still looking for some Galentine's Day cards, do check out the selection on my website.

And if you enjoyed the tips in this blog, please join my mailing list to stay up-to-date with my greeting card business Jess A Little Creative. I don't use social media so this is the best way to keep in touch with me!

Thanks so much for reading, and have a brilliant Galentine's Day (give all your incredible besties a big squeeze - they are so special).

Love, Jess x

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