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50 Valentine’s Day Pickup Lines That Will Make Your Beloved Blush

Romance and humor? Win-win! Get ready to sweep your sweetheart off their feet with these charming Valentine's Day pickup lines.

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Cupid-approved Valentine’s Day pickup lines

Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate all things love, whether it’s an über romantic relationship that gives you heart eyes or a budding romance that produces nonstop butterflies. And with the beloved holiday fast approaching, you may be looking for fun Valentine’s Day ideas to plan with your better half, or scouring the internet for funny valentine’s quotes to write in their card. There’s so much to do for your sweetie, after all! But if you really want to make them feel special and give them a giggle, try breaking out some Valentine’s Day pickup lines this year.

The great thing about Valentine’s Day pickup lines is you can tailor them to fit the person you’re flirting with. Some people love using a cheesy pickup line on a fresh Tinder match, whereas others use a romantic line to make their spouse feel special. That’s why we’ve included a mix of romantic, smooth and downright hilarious lines to use on your valentine. Enjoy! And don’t forget to browse through (and bookmark) our favorite pickup lines for guys and girls.

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Romantic Valentine’s Day pickup lines

1. I’m going to need a map this Valentine’s Day … you know, since I’ll be lost in your eyes all night.

2. Care to spend the night learning each other’s love languages?

3. Are you a priceless piece of art? Because I’ve been admiring you for quite some time.

4. Does heaven know it’s missing an angel this close to Valentine’s Day?

5. What do you do for work? You know, besides being the most beautiful person on the planet?

6. I think Cupid’s got my tongue, because I’m absolutely speechless in your presence.

7. Disney World has a reputation for being the happiest place on earth … but whoever said that clearly hasn’t been in your arms.

8. I have to admit: I didn’t believe in love at first sight, until I saw you walk by. Care to do it again and test the theory?

9. Is it OK if we take a picture together? I’d love to preserve the memory of meeting a real angel.

10. What a coincidence—my dream person comes to life, just in time for Valentine’s Day. It’s fate!

Thinking it’s the real deal? Send your special someone one of these love quotes to show them how much you care.

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Funny Valentine’s Day pickup lines

11. I bet your kisses put Hershey’s to shame.

12. Excuse me, can you help me pick up my jaw? I seemed to have dropped it just looking at you.

13. Did you look at the Valentine’s Day menu? It has me-n-u all over it.

14. Tell Google to pack it up, because you’re everything I’m searching for this Valentine’s Day.

15. I got a special sweater just for Valentine’s Day—it’s made of [boyfriend/girlfriend] material.

16. You may not like raisins … but how would you feel about a date on Valentine’s Day?

17. Do you fish? I’m asking because you really reeled me in with that smile.

18. What do you and I have in common with a pair of shoes? We’re solemates!

19. Are you a judge? Because I’m feeling the need to court you right now.

20. I did the math: You + me = 2gether 4ever.

Break out these flirty knock-knock jokes for more laughs that could lead to love.

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Short Valentine’s Day pickup lines

21. You’re sweeter than a box of Valentine’s Day chocolates.

22. Be mine?

23. Love is on the menu tonight—eat up, valentine!

24. Call the doctor—because you have me lovesick.

25. My stomach is in forget-me-knots just thinking about you!

26. Do you have a name? Or should I just call you my date?

27. My candy heart is all yours, valentine.

28. Call me a bee—because I’m buzzing about you, honey.

29. You’re looking valenfine!

30. I’m definitely falling for you—care to catch me?

Feel free to use one of these as a flirty text to your valentine.

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Valentine’s Day pickup lines for your crush

31. Are you Cupid? Because you’ve shot a love arrow right through my heart.

32. You’re just the type of cutie pie I ordered for Valentine’s Day.

33. Call me a telephone—because I’m looking to give you a ring soon!

34. Roses are red, violets are blue … care to meet me and grab dinner for two?

35. You + me + a box of chocolates + cuddling on the couch = the perfect Valentine’s Day. You in?

36. Ugh, I lost my favorite teddy bear—can I snuggle with you instead?

37. I got you a pair of sneakers for Valentine’s Day … figured you’d need them after running through my head so much!

38. I reserved an extra special spot for you on Valentine’s Day—in my arms.

39. We could stop and smell the roses, or I could bring you a dozen on Valentine’s Day. Your choice.

40. I hope you know CPR—because you just took my breath away.

You could also send your special someone a heartfelt love message to show how much you care.

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Valentine’s Day pickup lines for your spouse

41. Tonight, don’t forget to wear what looks best on you: your smile.

42. Don’t worry—if your hand feels heavy on Valentine’s Day, I’ll be glad to hold it for you.

43. This Valentine’s Day, let’s make an exchange: I’ll give you tulips, and you give me two lips. Sound fair?

44. I don’t need candy hearts this Valentine’s Day—I already have the biggest sweetheart by my side.

45. Care to show Cupid that arrow he shot all those years ago is sharper than ever?

46. Roses are red, but some are pink, let’s recreate our first date on Valentine’s Day—what do you think?

47. Merriam-Webster called and asked me to define “true love” … mind if we snap a picture together so I can send it their way?

48. Well, call me Planters—because I’ve been nuts about you for years!

49. I don’t think I could possibly love you any amour.

50. Are you a dove? Because I’ve been cooing over you for quite some time.

You could also send your spouse one of these funny marriage quotes after trying these Valentine’s Day pickup lines on them!

Kelly Kuehn
Kelly Kuehn is a former editor for Reader’s Digest who covered entertainment, trivia and history. When she’s not working you can find her watching the latest and greatest movies, listening to a true-crime podcast (or two), blasting ‘90s music and hiking with her dog, Ryker, throughout the Finger Lakes.