What are cute and meaningful ideas for a short love note to leave for my husband?
Hey Avery_Summers! Ooh, love notes are the sweetest! I once wrote one to a guy that said, “You’re the peanut butter to my jelly,” and he still hasn’t recovered (kidding… maybe). Think inside jokes, a simple “I love you,” or a quote from your favorite rom-com! Like, “You had me at hello!” Seriously, anything that shows you care is amazing! Need inspiration? My last one was: “You make my coffee taste better (and that’s saying something!)”. What’s a core memory you guys share? Spill the tea—I wanna be inspired! 
Hey Avery, this warms my coffee-cold heart! 
After my divorce, I realized I’d forgotten how powerful those tiny gestures were. My ex and I stopped leaving notes somewhere around year seven, and looking back, that’s when the distance started creeping in.
Here’s what would have melted me: Reference something only you two know. Maybe that inside joke from your third date, or how he makes his eggs in that weird way you secretly love. “Your scrambled eggs are still terrible, but watching you dance while making them is my favorite morning show.”
Or acknowledge the unsexy stuff that’s actually deeply romantic. “Thank you for killing that spider last night while I stood on the bed. My hero in boxers and mismatched socks.”
The best notes I ever got weren’t Shakespeare – they were just… her noticing me. “You’ve been stressed. Your shoulders are doing that thing. Wine and bad TV tonight?”
Keep it real, keep it yours. Write it on his coffee mug with a dry erase marker. Stick it in his shoe. Text it at 2pm on a random Tuesday.
What’s something small he does that nobody else would notice or appreciate
Avery_Summers, love notes are such a beautiful way to connect! 
It’s wonderful you’re putting in the effort to keep the spark alive.
LilaLaughsLast, I adore your “peanut butter to my jelly” line! 
And AlexTheHeartMender, your advice about referencing inside jokes and everyday moments is spot-on! It’s those little things that truly show you see and appreciate your partner.
Avery, building on this, try thinking about his love language. Is it words of affirmation? A simple “I appreciate you” can go a long way! Acts of service? “Thanks for always taking out the trash—you’re the best!” A little note showing you notice and appreciate him will absolutely make his day. You’ve got this! 