I’ve put together 50 inspirational quotes to cheer up a friend who is sad. I hope these quotes help you during your most difficult times. The quotes in this list were selected for their message and how easy they are to relate to. I’ve broken them into groups of 5 quotes each with a description at the end of each section that details why I chose that quote to appear in this list.
Quotes to Cheer Up a Friend Who Is Sad
- I miss you. I wish we could see each other more often. You are the most amazing person and friend I know. You mean everything to me and are something I will never let go of, no matter what. I love you lots!
- You are a source of inspiration for me daily. I hope that I can be as positive and loving as you are. I am very lucky to have you as my best friend, and I want you to know how special you are to me.
- You are my best friend and I seriously could not live without you. Life would be miserably lonely without you. You are my person and I love you so much. Thank you for being there for me no matter what the problem is, or what time of day it is!
- You are my sunshine, my only sunshine! My life without you would be a total nightmare. I promise to always be there for you as a loyal friend. I can’t wait to see us both grow old and have dozens of grandkids together! I love you!
- Hey friend, I’m sending positive vibes your way! Just know, you’re not alone. Even if it doesn’t seem like it, there are a ton of people out there that care about you and are uplifting you in your time of need. I hope this quote helps
- While I am away and when things get tough I will always be thinking of you. You can do this, I know you can and I have no doubts. You are my hero and everything I look up to. Make me proud and remember that I am counting on you to win!
- You are so much fun to be around. Everyone loves you because you light up the room with your positive attitude. You make everyone feel fantastic! I just can’t get enough of you, your smile, laugh, and personality. You are truly a blessing in my life.
- I know you are probably upset with the situation, but you can’t let it get to you. Every day is a new start and today is a new day that you can do better. You can have a happy ending and achieve your goals!
- You have a friend to hug you when times get tough, a shoulder to cry on whenever you need it. What more could you want?
- Surround yourself with positive quotes, actions, thoughts, and words to dwell on, because your circle is the world you will see. Aim high in all you do, set realistic goals, and be determined to succeed. Have faith in yourself and god and know that everything works in divine order for your highest good.
- You are the best friend I could ever ask for! You have brought so much joy into my life even when I was having a hard time. You have stood by my side and have been there for me through thick and thin. There is no one else I would rather have by my side, than you. I am so glad we are friends and will always be no matter what!
- I love you and miss you. I am always here for you and I want to be there for you when you need me. You mean so much to me and I hope you know it!
- You are so amazing and it brings me so much joy that you are in my life. Thanks for being such a great friend! I’m so glad we found each other at the beginning of this semester!
- You mean the world to me. I will always be by your side through thick and thin. Where ever you are, I will always love you.
- Honey, you deserve so much better than what you’ve been given. I’m so sorry you are having to face this pain, but I promise that everything will get better soon. It might not seem like it now, but there will be better days ahead. Just hang in there and keep your head high!
Encouraging Quotes for Sad Friends
- I wanted to let you know how much I care about you. It gets lonely when you’re down and sad and it can be hard to find someone that cares about you. Sending you a little something to let you know that I am thinking of you during this time!
- You may not be with me right now, but I promise that you are the best friend anyone could ever ask for. You impacted my life in a way that I will never forget. You have been a great source of inspiration and support through the best and worst of times. I love you so much. You are wonderful in every way!
- Whatever it is that makes you sad, I want you to know that I am here for you. We all have bad days, but we can turn them into great days by just having someone who cares about us and wants the best for us.
- Hi! I noticed you’re having a rough time. I wanted to let you know that I’m always here if you need me. You are such an amazing person, and I know things will get better soon. Stay strong, and remember that I care about you!
- Hey! I feel so honored that you consider me your friend and an important person in your life. We’ve been through a lot together, but we’ve always made it out together. Take care of yourself, be well, and jump back into life with both feet!
- You are my hero! I have never met someone so driven and motivated to reach her goals. You never fail to amaze me with your beauty, intelligence, and perseverance. I look up to you as an inspiring person who I admire more every day. The world needs more positive people like you and it makes my heart sing when I see your beautiful smile.
- No matter how bad your life may seem, there is always someone who has it worse and someone who is struggling more than you. Don’t become too consumed in your problems that you forget to be thankful for what you have and the people in your life who love you. Remember to count your many blessings!
- I miss you so much. I’m so glad our paths crossed and if I had to choose all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing! I love you!
- I think of you often, I remember you in my prayers. I am glad you came into my life and am thankful that we have become close friends. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us.
- Dear darling, to cheer you up, I share with you a few lines for a sad friend. I wish we could meet under the shadow of a tree, staring at the sunset, and eat on the same plate of chips. But if not possible, just know that all my thoughts fly toward you to wish you have a wonderful day and I hope that makes you smile.
- You are a great friend and always brighten my day. You always know how to make me laugh when I am down. Knowing that you are there for me is a true blessing!
- There are not enough words to explain how much I love you! You are my best friend, my soul mate, and my one true love. I want the best for you and I just want you to be happy no matter what. I never want anything bad to happen to you and I will always be here for you no matter what.
- My dearest friend and companion, you are not alone in this world. You have people that care about you. If words could reach you, I would say them thousand times over. Just know that I am here for you and I love you more than anything.
- I’m sorry that I haven’t been there for you. Just know that I love you and care about you dearly. I want the best for you!
- Hey, just wanted to drop you a note. I saw that you fell off the face of the earth again. How are you doing? I’ve been so worried about you. Just give me a call or holla back when you see this. You’re my best friend and I just want to talk. Let’s go grab a coffee.
Comforting Quotes for a Friend Who Is Sad
- You are my best friend and I am here for you. I know how it hurts so bad to lose someone I love but know their spirit inside of you. You are amazing, strong, and beautiful. Never forget how special you are, your smile, your laugh, just being next to you makes me so happy!
- You are the best friend I could ever ask for. You are always there for me through the good times and the bad. You have never turned your back on me. Love never fails, and neither does our friendship. I am so glad you are in my life.
- I know you’re hurting and that nothing may seem worth it but I want you to know that you can always depend on me. I’m here for you, no matter what. I’m not sure what happened but I want you to know that I will always be here for a shoulder to cry on. I love you!
- I may not always be able to find the words that have the power to comfort you, but I’ll always do my best to make you feel better and try to understand your situation. And I will be here for you when the clouds clear from your life and the sun shines again,
- I just want you to know that I am always here for you and am willing to listen whenever you need to talk. I wish there was a way for me to take your pain away and make your worries disappear. I and the whole team are behind you 100%.
- My friend, my dear friend, there is no reason to cry. Be strong and brave like the hero’s in your stories, for together we can do great things!
- You’re one of my best friends and I feel like I know you inside out. You’re the kind of person who would give the shirt off your back to help someone else out. Your generous heart is one of the things I love most about you.
- My heart is so heavy these days. I feel like I’ve lost a part of me that I can never get back. But, deep in my heart, there is a tiny spark of light, it keeps me going, and with every day that passes, it gets brighter and brighter. Please know that you are still loved.
- You know when my day is bad, and mine too, but you make me laugh. When I play the piano, you listen to music with me. And if I spend my whole time with you, we can talk about everything, share our secrets.
- Though we are friends, I truly love you. Supporting you always brings me joy and I hope you always feel my love. If you need someone to talk to, I am always here to listen. You are a great person, with a heart of gold who deserves the world!
- You’ve been there for me through the worst of times and now that I am in the best of times, you’re still by my side. You never left, even when things got tough, you stayed. Even when people said we wouldn’t last, you held on. I love you and will always be there to comfort your broken heart with encouraging words!
- I know that you find comfort in the fact that I am your friend. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for you, knowing that it can make even a little difference in your day. You have come to be my shoulder, my best friend, and ultimately my home. You can confide in me anything and I will never be judgmental. For as long as I live, you will always have a place in my life.
- Being there for a good friend is one of the most rewarding things in life, especially when they need you most like when they are sad or hurt. They cry on your shoulder and tell you every detail. All you can do is listen. A true friend never disappoints no matter what comes their way.
- You have been a true friend to me through the times we’ve shared. You have always been there for me no matter what. I appreciate all of your support, and I love that you’re always there for me whenever I need you the most. Thank you for being the best friend anyone could ever ask for.
- I know you’re hurting, but I’m here for you. You mean a lot to me and I don’t want to lose you over something like this. Just know that I care and always will. Things will get better!
Uplifting Quotes for a Friend Who Is Sad
- I love how much you care about me and would do anything for me. The smile you always bring to my face is more than words could say. The feeling in my chest has no explanation other than I just love you so much! I am very lucky to have such an amazing friend like you.
- Dear friend, I wanted to send you something cheerful, but all I could think of was you and me I so we made this. We made this together because you and I are one. Just like everything perfect in this whole world. We are friends, we are alike and we are the best of friends!
- The feeling of love is the greatest. When I think of you, my smile spreads all across my face. You are a treasure that I’ll always hold in my heart. I wish there were more words to describe my feelings for you. You fill every corner of my world with joy.
- Our friendship means so much to me. I will always be here to listen when you need someone to talk it through with. If I could make all your problems go away and make you smile off of your face, I would do it in a heartbeat. You bring me so much happiness and I love you for that!
- My best friend, you have been so strong recently. Know this. No matter how hard it gets, know that I am here for you and that I always will be. I love you and I will be here for whatever you need.
- I’m always here for you. I love you so much. You are my everything and I just want to see you happy.
- It’s always a good day when I see you! You are so fun to be with and I love how we can talk about anything. Whether it’s about our relationship, life, or just random things, I feel comfortable opening up to you. Knowing that you are there for me makes me want to be a better person every day. You deserve the world.
- I remember the first time we met and the chemistry between us was electric. It still lingers even after all these years. I miss you already and I can’t wait to get home.
- Things will get better I promise. You’re a great friend, sister, daughter, and mother. Everything will work out in the end. It might not seem like it now but things do get better.
- I don’t know everything that is going on in your life right now and I wish you would confide in me, but I am here for you. You are important to me and I love you. I hope that things get better soon. Stay strong.
- We all want to be loved and you deserve that, so call me and talk to me. Let me know how I can help. Know that you are important and that I love you.
- I wish I could stand next to you and be your strength. I wouldn’t ask for anyone else besides me. You are my sunshine and the only person who has rescued me from my blues. I value our friendship, dear friend, always. Good Morning!
- You are a wonderful friend and my one true confidante! I love you deeply and cherish your friendship. You have helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life, and for that, I am eternally grateful. I never want this to change.
- A friend is someone who will bail you out of jail, but your boyfriend is someone who will be in the cell next to you saying “That was awesome! Let’s do it again!”
Inspirational quotes for a friend who is sad
- If you have a sad friend, be there for them. Tell them you care about them and just sit with them for a bit. Stay with your friend in their hard times. Even if they keep their bad feelings inside.
- You’re my best friend and I love you for always being there for me. I hope that you know that I am here for you too. I want to be the person you can turn to when things are not going your way. We never have to face anything alone, so always feel free to reach out!
- Sending you to love in every little note. I know how you feel. I think of you when the sky is blue when it rains and even through tornadoes. You are always on my mind and in my heart, so never doubt me and stay strong!
- I know you’re feeling down today, but this note is here to let you know that things will get better. Don’t underestimate your value and don’t forget that I am always here for a hug and a listening ear. You are a good person, just try to tell yourself that every day until it sinks in!
- Friends are the family we choose for ourselves. When you have a friend like you, my life feels a little brighter and a little warmer day by day. I never felt so grateful to have somebody that cares so much and makes me feel loved. Thank you, sweetheart, for your friendship. It means more than you could ever imagine.
- You’ve always been there for me, you’ve helped me through the good times and the bad. My family and I love you with all our hearts.
- I don’t know what I would do without you and I know that I can’t be the best version of myself without your help. You have had such a big impact on my life and I appreciate you. Thanks for being here for me.
- I hope that one day you’ll find the happiness you have always longed for. Until then, don’t be afraid to smile. Hold your head up high and keep going because all it takes is the first step.
- Never and I mean never, let someone tell you how you should feel. If they give you a hard time just remember that they are jealous of your wonderful and amazing life. Everything will work out in the end, so just hold on to me tight and don’t let go.
- Friendship is what we make of it. And I choose to make it special because you are my special friend.
- You are such a special person and I love being friends with you. Life is crazy, that’s for sure, but I am so glad to have you in it. Always remember that you are loved so much and never forget that you are worth it!
- When I think of all the love you give me I can hardly believe that someone so kind and beautiful could care for me. You bring my days so much joy. You are my one and only.
- I understand how you feel, I’ve been through much worse. But I can assure you that your life will get better, worse times will soon pass. You just have to find the strength inside and move on to brighter days. Great things are out there waiting for you so stay strong and always know that there are people you can count on.