A friendship card is a thoughtful way to surprise your friend and let them know how grateful you are for them. Perhaps they're having a tough time and you want to brighten their day, or maybe you just fancy sending them some snail mail to let them know you're thinking of them. Whether it's your best friend's special day, or you just want to celebrate their awesomeness, here are our top tips and messages to write in a friendship card.
Give them a compliment
I think you are the most (insert quality here) person I have ever met. (Then evidence this with a particular memory, story, example of your friend demonstrating the chosen quality)
- kind
- funny
- weird
- thoughtful
- strong
- brave
- ambitious
- adventurous
- clever
- creative
- supportive
- wise
- generous
- loyal
Write a list
Writing a list is a fun way to tell your friend how much you appreciate them. Here are some examples to get you started:
- My 5 favourite adventures we've had together
- 3 times you made me laugh so hard I cried
- 10 reasons I think you're an excellent human
- 10 times you had my back
- 5 reasons why I know we'll always be friends
- 3 places I think we should visit
- 10 nicknames you've given me over the years
- 12 times we've been in trouble together
- 6 things I think you should know
- 7 times you were right and I was wrong
Remember When...
Remind them of:
- a funny time you shared
- the time you met
- a time they were there for you
- a favourite adventure
- a sweet memory
Tell Them What You Would do For Them
- I would let you eat the last slice of pizza
- I would totally get rid of a spider for you
- I would watch rom-com movies for you
- I would share my snacks with you
- If you were stung by a jellyfish, I'd pee on you.
- If you had your skirt tucked in to your knickers, I would actually tell you.
Express Your Gratitude
- I'm so grateful for our friendship
- I'm so lucky to call you my friend
- I appreciate so many things about you—especially…
- Thank you for all the times you’ve been there for me—like the time when…
Long Distance Friendship Message Ideas
- No matter the distance, you’ll always take the top spot as my best friend
- Just to say, I can't wait for our next bestie get-together!
- Make plans for the next time you see each other.
Add a Friendship Quote
- “I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen.” — A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
- “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” – Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey.
- “Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends.” ― Hafiz
Other ideas for friendship messages:
- Include an inside joke
- Be Sincere
- Add a photograph of you both
- Include a small gift like a friendship bracelet or packet of seeds
- Create a playlist of your signature friendship songs on Spotify and share the code in the card (Read how here)
- Offer your assistance or support in a tough time
