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40 Goodnight Text Ideas to Send to Your Person

Even small things you do every night, like sending a quick text before bed, can make you feel really good. Relationship experts say that doing the same things each day can make a relationship stronger and improve how secure you feel. Research into sleep and gratitude also shows that emotional rituals can improve your well-being. (For more on why this works, see resources like the Gottman Institute on how to connect with others and Harvard Health on sleep routines.)
Below, you'll find 40 goodnight texts that are all ready to send. They are organized by vibe, and there are short tips on tone, timing, and how to turn a text into a richer "multimedia" moment using TellSomething (supporting text + image/video).

Quick tips before you send

  • Get in the right mood. If you're just getting to know someone, keep things relaxed. But if you're with a serious partner, you can get closer.
  • Be consistent. Ritual is better than perfection—a short nightly text is better than one long message a month.
  • Make it your own. Add a personal touch (e.g., their name, what they did today)—it makes it more effective.
  • Be careful when using multimedia. A 5-second voice note, a selfie video, or a shared photo album on TellSomething helps you remember the moment.
  • When you're separated, focus on staying connected rather than on how long you're apart. A short text and a voice note can be more meaningful than a long book.

Casual Goodnight Texts (for new relationships or crushes)

  1. "Night! Talk tomorrow?"
  1. "Sweet dreams—sleep well." 🙂
  1. "I really enjoyed our chat today. Sleep tight!"
  1. "Goodnight— I'm looking forward to chatting again."
  1. "I hope you have a nice day tomorrow. Night!"

Flirty Goodnight Texts (playful + teasing)

  1. "See you in my dreams…?"
  1. "If you dream of me, say hi."
  1. "I'm sending you some pillow-snuggles 😏."
  1. "Go to sleep now—I don't want you to take up all my attention all night."
  1. "I'll be thinking of you and probably smiling."

Romantic Goodnight Texts (deep & loving)

  1. "Goodnight, love. I fall for you a little more each day."
  1. "You're the last thing on my mind tonight. Sleep well."
  1. "I wish I could hold you, but this will have to do: I love you."
  1. "Don't worry; I'll see you tomorrow."
  1. "I hope your dreams are gentle, and that you have lots of coffee in the morning."

Long-Distance Goodnight Texts

  1. "Goodnight from [city]. Counting stars until I see you."
  1. "Sending a hug through your phone—hold tight."
  1. "The same sky, different places. Goodnight, darling."
  1. "One day closer. Sleep well."
  1. "A voice note for when you need me: [attach short voice clip].

Funny/Cute Goodnight Texts

  1. "Don't let the bedbugs steal your Wi-Fi. Goodnight!"
  1. "If you dream of tacos, I'm jealous. Night."
  1. "Sleep as if your phone battery is fully charged."
  1. "Goodnight—rest that beautiful brain of yours."
  1. "Tell me more about your dream. I love a good drama."

Supportive/Reassuring Goodnight Texts

  1. "You did your best today—that's enough. Sleep well."
  1. "I'm proud of you. Take some time to relax and recharge."
  1. If tonight is a bit rough, send me a text and I'll send you a funny meme.
  1. "You're not alone. Sleep, and we'll deal with things together tomorrow."
  1. "Don't worry. I've got your back. Goodnight."

Short & Sweet Goodnight Texts (when brevity is best)

  1. "Goodnight ❤️"
  1. "I love you. Sleep tight."
  1. "Night—dream sweet."
  1. "See you in the morning. :)"
  1. "You are my favorite. Goodnight."

Playful/Spicy Goodnight Texts

  1. "I'll see you in my dreams. Bring popcorn."
  1. "Save some heat for the morning. Night 😉"
  1. "If you wake up missing me, it's my fault. Goodnight."
  1. "I left a kiss on your pillow (digitally)."
  1. "Promise me a morning coffee date. Sleep so I can see you."

Make a text feel like a ritual (3 quick ideas)

  1. A voice note is best when it's between 7 and 20 seconds long. It sounds warmer and more personal than a text.
  1. Send a quick "goodnight" selfie or a sunset/bedtime snap you saw. Use TellSomething to combine text and photos/videos into a single keepsake.
  1. A simple routine: every night, add the same thing at the end ("Sleep well, love" or a private emoji). Rituals make us feel safe.

Authority & further reading (suggested links to cite on your page)

To make it more believable (add these as external links in your final post):
  • The Gottman Institute has information about 'rituals of connection' and why it's important for couples to have a small nightly ritual.
  • Harvard Health (Harvard Medical School) talks about how important it is to have a regular sleep routine and how being grateful can be good for your mental health.
  • American Psychological Association (APA)—on gratitude and relationships/well-being.
(If you'd like, I can replace these names with exact web addresses and properly formatted citations.)

make it multimedia on TellSomething

If you want your goodnight text to be remembered, take it one step further:
On TellSomething, you can create a personalised goodnight message combining
Send us a text and a photo or video of yourself. It could be a warm selfie, a short video where you say goodnight, or a peaceful scene from your room.
Make a simple text into something you can enjoy together every night.
  • Make a 'Goodnight Ritual' card.
  • Add a photo or short video.
  • Add your message.
  • Ask your partner to share their own story.
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Over time, you'll build a shared, private archive of nightly memories—much deeper than plain texting.