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85 Valentine’s Day Pickup Lines That Will Make Your Crush Blush

Updated on Dec. 16, 2024

Sweep your sweetheart off their feet with these charming Valentine pickup lines

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Cupid-approved Valentine’s Day pickup lines

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance—it’s about having fun too! Forget the candelit dinners and swoon-worthy date ideas for a moment and let’s talk about the real star of the show: Valentine’s Day pickup lines.

What’s more charming than a cheesy one-liner to spark some laughter (and maybe even a blush)? We’ve rounded up the best Valentine’s Day pickup lines, from hilariously cheesy to sweetly romantic—and yes, even a few spicy ones to turn up the heat.

So keep scrolling for the ultimate list of Valentine’s Day pickup lines. Whether you’re wooing your crush or cracking up ypur friends, these lines will make sure the love and laughter keep flowing.

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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!

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Cheesy Valentine’s Day pickup lines

11. I’m no photographer, but I can picture us together.

12. Didn’t we take a class together? I could’ve sworn we had chemistry.

13. Do you have a name, or can I call you mine?

14. Even if the earth didn’t have gravity, I’d still fall for you.

15. Do you have a GPS? I keep getting lost in your eyes.

16. Your hand looks heavy, can I hold it for you?

17. Roses are red, violets are blue; I sure am glad I swiped right on you.

18. Cupid called. He says he needs my heart back.

19. Quick question: Are you sunburned, or are you always this hot?

20. You’re so sweet, you could put Hershey’s out of business.

21. Did you get your license suspended for driving all these guys crazy?

22. You’re so beautiful that I have forgotten my pickup line.

23. The only sweet I want for Valentine’s Day is a cutie pie like you!

24. Are you a campfire? ’Cause you’re hot and I want s’more.

25. Are you a loan? Because you definitely have my interest.

26. Can I borrow a kiss? I promise I’ll give it back.

27. If I buy you dinner, will you be dessert?

28. Is your name Google? Because you’ve got everything I’m searching for this V-Day.

29. Are you an angle that’s less than 90 degrees? Because you’re acute-y.

30. Did it hurt? You know, when you got shot by Cupid’s arrow?

31. I don’t have a library card, but do you mind if I check you out?

32. You should sign up for a marathon, ’cause you’ve been running through my mind all day.

33. I bought you a dictionary for V-Day because, you know, you add meaning to my life.

34. Do you like cats? Because I’d like you to take meowt for Valentine’s Day. (What a great V-Day pun!)

35. Are you an airbender? Because you blow me away.

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Naughty Valentine’s Day pickup lines

36. I heard that lips are the most sensitive part of the body. Want to find out if that’s true?

37.  I didn’t get you chocolates for Valentine’s Day … but if you want something sweet, you still have me.

38. You can keep the Hershey’s—I just want a kiss.

39. Do you want a box of chocolates … or me?

40. Are you a candle? Because you’re melting my hear and lighting my fire.

41. If looks could kill, you’d be a weapon of mass seduction.

42. Are you made of sugar? Because you’re sweet enough to give me a toothache.

43. Are you a love letter? Because I’d  want to read you over and over again.

44. Are you spark? Because you’ve ignited something irresistible in me.

45. Are you on the menu? because you’re looking like the main course.

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Funny Valentine’s Day pickup lines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Short Valentine’s Day pickup lines

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

57. Be mine?

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

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

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

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

62. My candy heart is all yours, valentine.

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

64. You’re looking valenfine!

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

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Valentine’s Day pickup lines for your crush

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Valentine’s Day pickup lines for your spouse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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