75 Goodnight Texts for Him (Sweet, Flirty and Short)

The best goodnight texts for him are short, warm and personal. Mention one moment from the day, say something you're looking forward to, and sign off in your own voice: "Today was long, but talking to you fixed it. Sleep well, handsome." Below are 75 goodnight texts for your boyfriend, grouped by mood, so you can copy one tonight or use them as a starting point.

What should I text my boyfriend before bed?

Text him something that closes the day on a good note. The easiest structure is one thing from today + one thing for tomorrow + a sign-off. "Loved hearing about your interview. Tomorrow's going to be a good day. Night, babe."

It takes ten seconds to write and it's the last thing he reads before sleep, which is why it sticks.

Sweet goodnight texts for him

Soft, cozy messages for any night of the week.

1. Goodnight, handsome. Thank you for making today better just by being in it.
2. You're the last thing on my mind tonight. As usual.
3. Sleep well, love. I'll be thinking about you until I'm not thinking about anything at all.
4. Goodnight to my favorite person to fall asleep texting.
5. I hope you sleep like a baby and wake up like a happy one.
6. Today was better because of you. Goodnight.
7. Night, babe. I'm proud of you for everything you did today, even the boring stuff.
8. Sweet dreams. Save a spot in them for me.
9. Before you sleep: you're loved, you did enough today and I'm lucky to have you.
10. Goodnight, my person. Talk to you first thing tomorrow.
11. I could fall asleep happy just knowing you're mine.
12. Rest up, love. Tomorrow-you deserves it.
13. My favorite part of every day is the part where I tell you goodnight.
14. Goodnight. Thanks for being the calm in my chaos.

Flirty goodnight texts for him

A little teasing to keep him thinking about you as he falls asleep. Keep it within the vibe you already share.

1. Goodnight. Just so you know, I'm wearing your hoodie and not giving it back.
2. My bed would be a lot better with you in it. Just saying. Night.
3. Sleep tight, handsome. Try not to dream about me too much. Actually, do.
4. I'd tell you what I'm thinking about right now but you'd never fall asleep.
5. Goodnight. I already miss the way you look at me.
6. Can't sleep, too busy replaying today's kiss. Thanks a lot.
7. Night, babe. Wish I could fall asleep on your chest instead of my pillow.
8. Goodnight to the guy who still gives me butterflies when he says my name.
9. You looked so good today, it should be illegal. Goodnight, criminal.
10. Sweet dreams. I'll be the one in them, wearing your shirt.
11. Dream about me. I'll know if you didn't.

Funny goodnight texts for him

Goodnight texts that make him laugh are a great way to end the day.

1. Goodnight! If you dream about pizza, save me a slice.
2. Night, babe. Don't let the bed bugs bite. Or do, I can't control them.
3. I'm going to bed now, which means I'll be on my phone for another hour. Goodnight anyway.
4. Goodnight to the only person whose snoring I'd tolerate.
5. Sleep tight. If you hear a weird noise, it's me missing you very loudly.
6. Logging off for the night. Daily report: still obsessed with you.
7. Goodnight! Remember to charge your phone so you can text me first in the morning.
8. My pillow asked about you. I said you were busy being cute. Goodnight.
9. Sweet dreams, but not sweeter than me, that's not allowed.
10. Goodnight. Tomorrow's agenda: coffee, you, possibly a nap.

Long distance goodnight texts for him

When he's far away or in another time zone, a goodnight text is a small way to share the end of the day. Name the distance, then point to the next time you'll be together. Our full list of long distance goodnight messages has more.

1. Goodnight from too many miles away. Still yours, every single one of them.
2. I'm going to sleep, you're probably eating lunch. Goodnight anyway, I miss you in every time zone.
3. One more night down. One less until I'm falling asleep next to you.
4. Same moon, different windows. Goodnight, love.
5. I wish this text could hug you. For now, imagine it does.
6. Fell asleep on FaceTime with you last night and it was the best sleep I've had all week.
7. Sleep well. I'll be counting down the days until I don't have to text you goodnight.
8. Distance is just a temporary inconvenience. You're the permanent part.
9. Goodnight, babe. Put my picture on your pillow. Too much? Do it anyway.
10. Close your eyes, I'm right there. Kind of. Spiritually.

Goodnight texts for him after a hard day

If he had a rough day, skip the flirting. Be gentle and don't ask him to explain everything.

1. Goodnight. Today was a lot, and you got through it. That counts.
2. No need to reply. Just know I'm proud of you and I'm here.
3. Let tomorrow be tomorrow's problem. Get some sleep, love.
4. You don't have to have it all figured out tonight. Rest first.
5. I know today didn't go how you wanted. You're still amazing to me.
6. Sending you the biggest hug through this phone. Call me if you can't sleep.
7. Goodnight. Whatever's on your mind, we'll handle it together.
8. Turn your phone off after this, okay? You deserve a real break.

Short goodnight texts for him

Sometimes "night, babe" says plenty. These are perfect when you're both half asleep.

1. Night, handsome.
2. Sleep well, love.
3. Sweet dreams, babe.
4. Goodnight, my person.
5. Dream of me.
6. Missing you. Night.
7. Love you, sleep tight.
8. Night night, cutie.
9. See you in my dreams.
10. Rest up, champ.
11. Goodnight, favorite.
12. Talk tomorrow. Love you.

Romantic goodnight messages for him

For anniversaries, weekends or nights when you just feel it. Honest beats poetic.

1. Goodnight. I don't say it enough, but you make my life so much softer.
2. Every night I go to sleep a little more sure that you're it for me.
3. You're the best thing that happened to me, and I think about that every night.
4. Goodnight, love. I hope you know how safe I feel with you.
5. If tonight is anything like the last few, I'll fall asleep smiling because of you.
6. I'd choose you in every version of my life. Goodnight.
7. Thank you for loving me the way you do. Sleep well.
8. I'm falling asleep grateful for you. That's the whole text.
9. Goodnight to the guy who feels like home.
10. Can't wait to wake up and love you all over again tomorrow.

How do I make my goodnight text more personal?

Make it about him and about today. Referencing something real (his game, his long shift, the dumb meme he sent at lunch) always beats a generic quote.

• Mention one specific moment. "Laughed so hard at your story about your manager."
• Look ahead. "Can't wait for Saturday" gives him something to fall asleep looking forward to.
• Keep it short on weeknights. Longer messages are for special nights.
• Send a voice note sometimes. Your sleepy voice saying goodnight is hard to beat. Our goodnight voice message ideas turn many of these lines into 15-second voice notes.

For ideas for the other end of the day, see good morning texts for him.

Should I text him goodnight every night?

If you're together and it feels mutual, a nightly goodnight text is a sweet habit. If you're early in dating, a few nights a week is plenty. Pay attention to his replies: if he texts goodnight first sometimes, you're on the same page.

How do I keep his goodnight voice notes?

If he sends goodnight voice messages back, keep the good ones. Voice notes get buried in chats and some apps let them expire. Our guide to saving voice messages covers iPhone and Android. When Tucket launches, you'll be able to save his voice notes into his own private pocket, each with a photo of him, so "night, babe" in his voice is always one tap away. Learn more on the couples page.