200+ Ways to Say I Love You: Unique & Creative Options

Cute and warmhearted phrases that show affection

Are you dying to tell someone that you love them but want to find a unique way to share your feelings? We've got you covered with a list of over 200 other ways to say “I love you!” They’ve got all the romance, poetry, humor, and cute charm to show love out loud or in a text message. As a bonus, we've included pop culture quotes and song lyrics you can share with the one you cherish most.

The Best Ways to Say I Love You

• Romantic: You melt my heart.
• To Your Boyfriend: I’m crazy about you.
• To Your Girlfriend: You are my queen!
• Best Movie Quote: You complete me.
• Sweet: I adore you.
• Heartfelt: You make my heart sing.

Steps

Romantic Ways To Say I Love You

1. Use a sweet, romantic phrase to make your SO feel loved. Let your partner know just how much they mean with you with words like “soulmate,” “everything,” and “always.” Your other half will know they’re the most important person in your life with these declarations of love.
   
   • You make every moment a memory that I will cherish forever.
   • I am yours, today and always.^[1]
   • You make me happy.
   • You melt my heart.
   • Your beauty is captivating.
   • I’m nothing without you.
   • I’m lost without you.
   • I have feelings for you.
   • I’m falling in love with you.
   • I’m in love with you.
   • I’m yours.
   • You fill my heart.
   • You’re the love of my life.
   • I can’t live without you.
   • You’re my everything.
   • You’re my one and only.
   • You’re the light of my life.
   • You stole my heart.
   • You give me wings to fly.
   • I’m fond of you.
   • It's so easy to love you.
   • My heart is yours forever.
   • You hold the key to my heart.
   • You are my heart's desire.
   • My love for you knows no bounds.
   • You're the one I've been waiting for.
   • I'm smitten with you.
   • You are the reason for my happiness.

Ways to Say I Love You to Your Boyfriend

1. Show your boyfriend how deep your feelings run for him. Share how much better your life is with him by your side. Choose meaningful sentiments that demonstrate why he is so deserving of your love and loyalty. Don’t be afraid to put forth strong emotions about the joy your boyfriend brings to you every day.
   
   • You are my happily ever after.
   • I'm head over heels for you.
   • You’re my dream come true.
   • You are my soulmate and my best friend.^[2]
   • You make my heart warm and happy.
   • I can’t believe you’re mine.
   • I think I'm falling for you.
   • With you, forever won't be too long.
   • My life is so much richer because I have you in it.
   • You bring the meaning to my life.
   • The best things in life are better with you.
   • This is a love as powerful as gravity.
   • I'd give you anything, especially my heart.^[3]
   • I wished on a star, and then you showed up.
   • I love you with my whole being.

Ways to Say I Love You to Your Girlfriend

1. Use loving words to tell your girlfriend to know how important she is. Show her that she has your heart, your devotion, and your companionship. Promise her you’ll be there for her now and forever. You can wow her further by referring to her as the angel, queen, gift, and absolute joy that makes your life worthwhile.
   
   • You are my queen!
   • The sound of your voice is like music to me.
   • You make my heart skip a beat.
   • My heart belongs to you.
   • You're my baby now, and I'll always take care of you.
   • No one else makes me feel special the way you do.
   • A piece of my heart is always missing when you’re not with me.
   • I hope you know how much you mean to me.
   • I want you to be my Valentine every Valentine's Day.
   • I’d do anything to make you smile.
   • You're like poetry to me.
   • The touch of your hand sends my head spinning.
   • When we're together, I forget where my soul ends, and yours begins.
   • I need more than 24 hours in a day to love you as much as you deserve.^[4]
   • You got me good.

Cute Ways to Say I Love You

1. Share a cute or silly phrase to make your loved one smile. There are so many cute ways to tell him or her that you’re totally smitten. Mention your favorite attribute of theirs, whether that's their smile or their kindness. Talk about how you feel whenever you see them or how much better you are with them by your side.
   
   • We go together like peanut butter and jelly.^[5]
   • If you were a movie, I'd watch you over and over again.
   • Your smile is my favorite thing in the world.
   • Somehow just hearing your name gives me butterflies.
   • You make my heart smile.
   • Did you know I have the best partner ever? I did.
   • You’re the reason my heart beats a little faster.^[6]
   • You’re my sunshine.
   • I’m mad about you.
   • We fit together like puzzle pieces
   • I love you from your toes to your nose to where your hair grows!
   • You're the marshmallow to my hot cocoa.
   • You're my favorite notification on a busy day.
   • You give me goosebumps!
   • I’m nuts about you.
   • How lucky am I to exist at the same time as you?

Funny Ways to Say I Love You

1. Craft a humorous declaration of love to make them laugh. Say “I love you more than” to compare them to your favorite food or paint a picture of your loved one at their most adorable. Funny love messages can communicate how crazy you are about them while also brightening their day. They’ll consider themselves lucky to have such a funny, thoughtful person by their side.
   
   • You're just like bacon. You make everything better.
   • You are my knight in shining boxer shorts.^[7]
   • I love you so matcha.
   • You guac my world.
   • I’ve fallen for you…and I can’t get up.
   • My heart is full of emotional emojis right now.
   • I'm stuck on you like glue.
   • You're the remote control to my heart.
   • You're the cheese to my macaroni.
   • You're the ketchup to my fries.
   • You've stolen a pizza my heart.
   • Aloe you vera much.
   • Yoda one for me.
   • I’m crazy for you, or maybe just crazy!
   • I’d like you to guest star on my Love Boat.
   • Thanks for loving me even when I’m hangry.
   • I plan on bugging you for a long, long time.
   • You are my favorite distraction.
   • Let’s grow old and wrinkly together.
   • Love is being silly together.

Creative Ways to Say I Love You

1. Craft a creative message to show them how much you care. Draw from your imagination, especially if you’re about to tell someone you love them for the first time. Use whatever style or language you know speaks to them the most. Your focus can be on their beauty, the way you feel when they appear, or anything that sets them apart in your eyes.
   
   • I love that you see all of me and love me anyway.^[8]
   • You do a million little things that bring joy to my life.
   • I know fairy tales come true because I have you.
   • My six-word love story: "I can't imagine life without you."
   • I want to be the reason behind your beautiful smile today and every day.^[9]
   • You rock my world.
   • I feel inspired every time I look at you.
   • I feel the best when I'm with you.
   • We are made for each other.
   • You take my breath away.
   • Since you’ve been around I smile a lot more than I used to.
   • There is no one I’d rather steal blankets from.
   • You’re my partner in crime.
   • Your voice is my favorite sound.
   • You make me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Different Ways to Say I Love You in a Text

1. Share a sweet message to tell someone you love them over text. Whether you and your SO are long distance or you're just thinking about them while they're at work, a sweet message over text is sure to make them smile.
   
   • My soul recognizes yours.
   • You mean everything to me.
   • You light up my life.
   • I’ve only got eyes for you.
   • You are everything I could want.
   • Honestly, I adore you.
   • My love for you is indescribable.
   • You make me better.
   • Being in love with you is the best feeling.^[10]
   • If nothing lasts forever, can I be your nothing?
   • You make my heart melt! 💕
   • I couldn't ignore you even if I wanted to.
   • Every moment away from you feels like a lifetime.
   • You’re my everything. ❤️
   • All I need is you right here.
   • To honor your beauty, I present you with a dozen red roses 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
   • You're my 👻^[11]
   • Thinking about you, my love.
   • You wanna know who I'm in love with? Read the first word again.
   • I’m really into you.

Ways to Say I Love You in Other Languages

1. Love is the most universal of languages. Whether you’re in love with someone whose native language isn’t English or just love to learn something new, we'll show you how to say “I love you” in Spanish, French, and Italian for some continental European flair. Go even further with love phrases in languages from Korean and Japanese to Nigerian and Hindi.
   
   • Te quiero (Spanish, casual)
   • Te amo (Spanish, serious)
   • Je t'aime (French)
   • Wo ai ni (Chinese)
   • Jeg elsker deg (Norweigan)
   • Ti amo (Italian)
   • Aishiteru (Japanese)
   • Saranghaeyo (Korean)
   • S'agapó (Greek)
   • Ich liebe dich (German)
   • Nakupenda (Swahili)
   • Ya lyublyu tebya (Russian)
   • Ik hou van je (Dutch)
   • Main tumase pyaar karata hoon (Hindi)
   • Volim te (Croatian)
   • Mujhe tumase pyaar hai (Hindi)
   • Aloha au iā ʻoe (Hawaiian)
   • Eu te amo (Portuguese)
   • Mo nifé re (Nigerian-Yoruba)
   • Jag älskar dig (Swedish)
   • C̄hạn rạk khuṇ (Thai)

Poetic Ways To Say I Love You

1. Share a poet's words to express how you feel. If you can’t find the right words yourself, there is no shortage of romantic phrases based on literature and poetry. Shakespeare alone has tons of beautiful other ways to say “I love you.” Unique lines from poems are another great resource for romantic words that have stood the test of time.
   
   • “I do love nothing in the world so well as you.” — Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare)
   • “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning^[12]
   • “I would not wish any companion in the world but you.” — The Tempest (Shakespeare)
   • “I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart).” — E.E. Cummings
   • “My love is as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.” — Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare)
   • “My river runs to thee. Say, sea, take me!” — Emily Dickinson
   • “I will live in thy heart, die in thy lap, and be buried in thy eyes.” — Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare)
   • “I’d rather look at you than all the world’s art.” — Frank O’Hara
   • “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” — Hermann Hesse

Different Ways to Say I Love You From TV & Movies

1. Borrow an iconic line from a movie and TV show to celebrate love at its finest. You can choose from classic love stories to modern comedies and even adventure films. Whatever kind of loving declaration touches you most is sure to do the same for the one you love. Quotes work in texts, letters, on social media, or in person if you prefer to perform them yourself.
   
   • “You make me want to be a better man.” — As Good As It Gets
   • “I like you very much, just as you are.” — Bridget Jones's Diary
   • “You and I, it’s as though we have been taught to kiss in heaven and sent down to Earth together, to see if we know what we were taught.” — Doctor Zhivago^[13]
   • “You had me at hello.” — Jerry Maguire
   • “When I look at you, I can feel it. I look at you and I'm home.” — Finding Nemo
   • “You're my one in five billion.” — The X-Files
   • “You are my greatest adventure.” — The Incredibles^[14]
   • “I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.” — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
   • “You're the first boy I ever kissed… and I want you to be the last.” — Sweet Home Alabama
   • “It was a million tiny little things that, when you added them all up, they meant we were supposed to be together… and I knew it.” — Sleepless In Seattle
   • “You're the moon of my life, that's all I know and all I need to know, and if this is a dream I will kill the man who tries to wake me.” — Game of Thrones^[15]
   • “I want all of you, forever, every day. You and me... every day.” — The Notebook
   • “I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” — Notting Hill
   • “You have bewitched me, body and soul.” — Pride and Prejudice
   • “I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I’m with you.” — Dirty Dancing
   • “I wish I knew how to quit you.” — Brokeback Mountain
   • “You look good wearing my future.” — Some Kind of Wonderful
   • “Seriously? It’s like you’re photoshopped!” — Crazy, Stupid, Love
   • “This kind of certainty comes but just once in a lifetime.” — The Bridges of Madison County
   • “We’ll always have Paris.” — Casablanca^[16]

Different Ways to Say I Love You With Love Songs

1. Share romantic song lyrics to express the incredible power of love. You can look to the classics, channel 1980s vibes, or go for modern pop music lyrics about love. Pick a song lyric by an artist that both you and your loved one admire so they connect to the words. Concentrate on whatever aspect of love the song is about and decide if it’s the one you want to share. Whenever they hear the song in the future, they’re bound to think of you fondly.
   
   • “There’s nothing that I wouldn’t do to make you feel my love.” — Adele, "Make You Feel My Love"
   • “I've never fallen from quite this high. Falling into your ocean eyes.” — Billie Eilish, “Ocean Eyes”^[17]
   • “I hope you don't mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you're in the world.” — Elton John, “Your Song”
   • “At last ... my love has come along. My lonely days are over. And life is like a song.” — Etta James, “At Last”
   • “You and me together through the days and nights. I don't worry 'cause everything's gonna be alright.” — Alicia Keys, “No One”
   • “You are the best thing that’s ever been mine.” — Taylor Swift, "Mine"^[18]
   • “You're still the one I run to, the one that I belong to. You're still the one I want for life.” — Shania Twain, "You're Still the One"
   • “Could I have this dance for the rest of my life? Would you be my partner every night?” — Anne Murray, "Could I Have This Dance"^[19]
   • “When you put your arms around me, you let me know there's nothing in this world I can't do.” — Keith Urban, “Somebody Like You”
   • “Your love is better than ice cream.” — Sarah McLachlan, “Ice Cream”
   • “And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while… ” — Bruno Mars, “Just the Way You Are”
   • “Take me to your heart, for it's there that I belong.” — Elvis Presley, “Love Me Tender”
   • “How sweet it is to be loved by you… ” — James Taylor, “How Sweet It Is”^[20]
   • “You're my end and my beginning. Even when I lose, I'm winning.” — John Legend, “All of Me”
   • “I bless the day I found you. I wanna stay around you.” — The Everly Brothers, "Let It Be Me"
   • “Baby, I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time.” — Paul McCartney, “Maybe I’m Amazed”
   • “Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong.” — Sonny & Cher, “I Got You Babe”^[21]

Ways To Say I Love You to Friends or Family

1. Show thankfulness for close friends and family members you love. Some of our most significant relationships in life are all about platonic love. Let your friends and family know how special they are and how much you need them in your life. Whether dramatic or cute, your words can show gratitude for the ones you care about the most.
   
   • You are one in a million.
   • Every moment I spend with you is my favorite.
   • Thinking of you and smiling.^[22]
   • You are the cheese to my pizza.^[23]
   • You mean the world to me.
   • I cherish you.
   • I appreciate you.
   • I'm so grateful for you.
   • I care about you.
   • You are my sunshine.
   • You make my world brighter.
   • You mean so much to me.
   • You’re my best friend.
   • You always make my day brighter.
   • I’m so grateful to have you as a friend.
   • You’re my favorite human on this planet.
   • My life is better with you in it.
   • You're the greatest blessing in my life.
   • I cherish our bond.
   • You have a special place in my heart.

Different Ways to Say I Love You FAQs

1. How do you say “I love you” with acts of service? You can say “I love you” to your partner by taking part in shared daily responsibilities. Start by letting your partner know that you’re on their side. They’ll appreciate thoughtful things you do or offer to do for them when you know they need it, like washing the dishes after they made you dinner or bringing them tea when they’re sick.^[24]
   
2. How do you say “I love you” using physical touch? Ways to say “I love you” using the love language of physical touch include a “six-second kiss,” that lasts long enough to boost positivity between you. There are also classic techniques like holding hands or offering love pats. You also can’t go wrong with face touches, shoulder rubs, or getting your partner to kiss or hug you more often.^[25]
   
3. How do you say “I love you” using quality time? It’s important to show your love for your partner by spending quality time with them. On one side of the spectrum, quality time means a romantic date night or a weekend getaway. But, day-to-day quality time is just as important for a couple to demonstrate their love. A simple walk in nature together, watching your favorite series, or sharing in a meaningful conversation without digital distractions all say “I love you.”^[26]
   
4. When should you first say “I love you”? There's no one-size-fits-all answer here. Some people say "I love you" after only a couple of months of dating, and others might wait 6 months to a year.^[27] If you don’t receive an “I love you” back after a year of being with someone, it may be time to think about whether your relationship is moving forward. Often, the person who wants to say “I love you” first is more invested in an emotional commitment to a relationship than the other person is.^[28]
   
5. What are the signs of true love? Signs of true love include having mutual respect and support while being committed to each other’s individual goals and pursuits. You’re aware of your partner’s strengths and weaknesses and are willing to be honest and fair about both. Most importantly, you’re willing to work through conflict together for the greater good of your relationship.^[29]
   

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Brown Eyes: The Different Shades & How to Enhance Them with Makeup

All about brown eyes & what causes them

If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you have brown eyes. That’s because brown eyes are estimated to make up 70-80% of the population, with blue eyes being a close second at 8%. However, brown is just a spectrum, and there are tons of beautiful shades in between, like chestnut, honey, and black-brown. If you’ve got brown eyes, stick around to learn more about what causes them, all the varying shades, and more. We even received some expert tips from makeup artists Alicia D'Angelo and Charina Redugerio on how to make those peepers pop!

Types of Brown Eyes

1. Honey Brown: Light brown that appears golden in light.
2. Cognac Brown: Light brown with rusty red undertones.
3. Chestnut Brown: Medium brown with reddish hue.
4. Russet Brown: Darker brown with orange undertones.
5. Chocolate Brown: Dark brown with a chocolatey shade.
6. Black-Brown: Dark brown eyes that appear almost black.

Steps

Shades of Brown Eyes

1. Honey{endbold} Honey is a light brown color that may appear golden or amber in the light. Honey-colored eyes are thought of as attractive and mysterious and contain less melanin than their darker brown variants. They are also less common than darker brown eyes and vary across regions, with lighter brown eyes being more prevalent in northern parts of Europe. Southern Europe leans darker on the brown eye spectrum.
   
   • Honey brown eyes can appear to change color depending on lighting conditions.
   • This color can range from a very light golden honey to a dimensional and intense caramel honey.^[1]
2. Cognac{endbold} Cognac is another light brown color, as showcased in its shimmery appearance. Cognac is named after the brandy, which is slightly darker than honey and has rusty red undertones. Cognac eyes could also be mistaken for amber eyes.
   
   • The color cognac is warm, subtle, and multi-dimensional.
   • It mimics the lush and luxurious tones of autumn, with hints of fiery red and orange like the changing leaves.^[2]
   • It also looks stunning on people with almond eyes. This eye shape is oval and has a slightly elongated appearance, which complements cognac's light shimmer.
3. Chestnut{endbold} This is a lovely shade of medium brown. Chestnut is a romantic reddish hue that resembles chestnuts, as advertised. The color chestnut can also be used to describe other things like horses and hair. This shade of brown is deeper and darker than honey and cognac, with higher concentrations of melanin.^[3]
   
   • Chestnut eyes fall right down the middle of the brown color spectrum, resulting in a rich yet unique shade.
   • People with round, chestnut-colored eyes can achieve a doe-eyed youthful look quite easily. Their eyes are naturally wide open and demure in appearance, traits which pair well with chestnut's warmth.
   • Maroon is a color similar to chestnut, which is derived from the French word for “brown.”
4. Russet{endbold} Russet brown is a darker version of chestnut, with more orange undertones. It’s viewed by many as a beautiful autumnal shade, the color of fox fur, and often worn by Mary, Queen of Scots. The word “russet” is likely to derive from the French “rousset” or “reddish” and is multilayered with undertones of orange and purple.^[4]
   
   • The word can also be used to describe something rustic or a coarse texture, leading to the well-known russet potato.
   • Terra-cotta is a similar color, named after the brown clay used to make ceramics.
5. Chocolate{endbold} This shade is one of the darkest of the brown eyes, appearing like two deep pools of the gooey melted stuff. Chocolate brown eyes boast a profound, delicious, and almost edible shade of brown. This dark variation of brown eyes contain some of the highest levels of melanin, surpassed only by black-brown eyes.
   
   • This deep shade is comforting and can make those with chocolate brown eyes appear more attractive, trustworthy, and empathetic.
   • You can think of chocolate brown eyes as referring specifically to milk chocolate, reflected in its rich but creamy tone.
6. Black-brown{endbold} The darkest pair of peepers on the list, black-brown eyes contain the most melanin and are akin to dark chocolate. These kinds of eyes are most protected from the sun and can be found in the hottest climates, like Africa and Asia. The difference between the color of the pupil and the color of the iris is nearly indistinguishable in black-brown eyes, making them appear very mysterious, alluring, and exotic.^[5]
   
   • According to the color wheel, orange and black can be mixed to make brown, which is a good way to describe this dark variant.
   • Black-brown eyes can look even darker and more attractive on people with hooded eyes (eyes with a drooping browbone). Especially when enhanced with a smoky eye!
   • Dogs, rabbits, and elephants tend to have dark brown-black eyes.^[6]

Are amber and hazel eyes considered brown?

1. Hazel eyes are not considered a type of brown eye. Hazel eyes are actually a combination of brown, green, and gold. Most hazel eyes contain 2-3 of these colors, and this variable blend can make them seem like they’re changing colors. People with hazel eyes have less melanin than those with brown eyes, but more than those with green eyes, which is the rarest eye color, accounting for only 2% of the population.^[7]
   
   • Hazel is a truly unique eye color, with some people having brown canvas with flecks of gold and green, green with flecks of gold and brown, or any variation of the three.
   • Hazel is one of the trickiest eye colors to define, as its appearance often depends on light, complexion, and the color of clothing a person is wearing.^[8]
2. Amber eyes may be considered as brown eyes. Amber eyes are very rare, making up only 5% of the population. Amber eyes are named after the gemstone, which is orange-yellow in color. This hue is due to the high levels of pheomelanin, which is one of the two subcategories of melanin in the iris. Pheomelanin is orange-red in hue, underscoring the warm glow in the amber gaze.^[9]
   
   • Some scientists still categorize amber as brown, although amber eyes can be several shades lighter and yellower in tone.
   • Brown eyes contain more melanin than amber eyes, or the brown-black subcategory of melanin, which tips the scales over to the dark side.

How common are brown eyes?

1. Brown eyes are the most common eye color. However, that doesn’t mean that they all look the same! Shades of brown vary from a very light honey brown to almost black. Brown eyes are most prevalent in Africa and Asia, making up about half of their populations. People with brown eyes have more melanin, which is a pigment that adds a darker tint to our eyes, hair, and skin.^[10]
   
   • All humans are believed to have had brown eyes up until about 10,000 years ago, when a common ancestor had a genetic mutation that resulted in lower melanin and, thus, lighter eyes.
   • All eyes are technically brown, but how they appear in color has everything to do with melanin and the scattering of light.
   • If the iris, or the colored part of the eye, contains less melanin, it reflects more light, therefore leading to lighter-looking shades like green, blue, and hazel.

Are brown eyes dominant or recessive?

1. Brown eyes are caused by a dominant gene. High levels of melanin cause brown eyes, and scientists have discovered about 150 different genes that contribute to melanin production. The brown eye allele, called EYCL3, is dominant. There are a ton of genetic complexities and possible mutations to consider, but the likelihood of two blue-eyed people having a brown-eyed child is still high, as brown is dominant and blue is recessive.^[11]
   
   • Melanin determines the color of the eye and increased amounts of melanin result in darker brown shades. Decreased amounts of melanin lead to lighter browns, greens, and blues.
   • Eye color is inherited, but the intricate combination of genes makes predicting eye color relatively difficult.
   • Many Caucasian babies are born with little to no melanin, having blue eyes at birth. As they grow, melanin production increases, which is why eye color tends to darken as babies get older.^[12]

The Best Makeup for Brown Eyes

1. Wear green, blue, and purple eyeshadows. According to color theory, these kinds of colors can help bring out the natural gold tones in brown eyes, helping them appear richer and more vibrant. Colors like amethyst, cobalt blue, pink, and teal best accentuate brown eyes and can be applied as eyeshadow all over the eye for a dramatic look. You can also find these colors in eyeliner pencils, opting for a fun pop in the corner of the eye.^[13]
   
   • D'Angelo suggests experimenting with bright colors, stating that “any contrasting shade like pink, purple, or blue will draw more attention to the eyes in general, making the eye color appear a richer, deeper brown.”^[14]
   • D’Angelo recommends applying “sweeping soft, warm neutral brown tones in the crease [of the eye]” and pressing a “shimmering green, bronze or golden tone across the lid for a sexy, sultry look.”^[15]
   • Use color to adapt your makeup look to the different seasons while still complementing your brown eyes' rich hue. For example, in winter, apply more jeweled tones like emerald and deep purple. Then in the spring, switch to lighter colors like pink and teal.
2. Try metallic eyeliners to bring out the glimmer in brown eyes. A touch of gold can add that X-factor to your makeup look, complimenting the warm radiance of brown eyes. D’Angelo explains that adding gold shimmers can bring out the amber in the eye, which will, in turn, render the eye color lighter.^[16]
   
   • Bronze and copper eyeliners can offer a similar glittery effect with a bit more subtlety. These shades have metallic undertones and are a cross between brown and gold.
   • Metallic shades can add depth and razzle-dazzle without too much pigmentation, allowing those beautiful brown orbs to shine on their own.
3. Create a smokey eye to enhance the intensity of brown eyes. A smokey-eyed look is perfect for brown eyes, intensifying their deep luscious color. The key to achieving a perfectly seductive smokey eye that still makes brown eyes pop is to lead with a brighter color, like blue or purple.^[17]
   
   • As Redugerio recounts, “when I say, ‘I'm going to put purple on your eyes,’ I know people tend to freak out because they think of the brightest fuchsia purple possible, but there's a classier way to apply it.”^[18]
   • Although purple or plum would be the focal colors, Redugerio suggests blending it in with more golden browns and a bit of black. “The number one key to a beautiful smokey eye is to build up to it,” she offers.^[19]
   • Redugerio notes that a common mistake for beginners is that they start with the darkest color first and lay it on thick. Instead, she advises that it’s easier to build more pigment than to remove, even if the process takes longer.^[20]
   • According to Redugerio, trying to remove deeply pigmented color from your skin is how one ends up “looking like a raccoon,” so avoid this at all costs!^[21]
4. Use colored mascara in blue or burgundy to make brown eyes pop. Brown eyes certainly benefit from the lengthening, volumizing, and darkening powers of regular black mascara, adding to the seduction of the sultry brown-eyed gaze. But if you really want to have fun and stand out, try a colored mascara! For brown eyes, picking colors opposite on the color wheel is advised. These include bright blue and burgundy.^[22]
   
   • For darker brown eyes, the pop of blue will enhance the cool tones in the eyes, creating a noticeably different yet stylish look.
   • Burgundy mascara can bring out the gold undertones in lighter brown eyes, framing your gaze in a unique and elegant glow.

Complementary Hair Colors for Brown Eyes

1. Raven black{endbold} Brown is a relatively neutral shade, meaning you can’t really go wrong with any hair color you choose. Jet black hair can be used to enhance the dark beauty of your brown eyes, adding to your air of mystery, confidence, and seduction. The intense black of your hair will help your eyes appear brighter, resulting in a bold yet timeless look.
   
   • Ebony hair can highlight the gold or amber flecks in lighter brown eyes.
   • A smokey eye makeup look is perfect for this enticing pairing of black hair and brown eyes.
2. Burgundy red{endbold} A more daring and experimental color, burgundy red could bring out the cool purple tones in russet brown eyes or the ruddy hues in cognac-colored eyes. A trending color, burgundy red hair coupled with any shade of brown eyes is sure to turn heads as red and brown is an iconic combination.^[23]
   
   • Maroon is another synonym of burgundy, although it’s slightly more on the crimson side.
   • You can always do a trial version of this color by getting a semi-permanent dye so you don’t have to commit to it long-term.
3. Chocolate brown with highlights{endbold} Sometimes, the best pairing for brown… is brown! A head of luscious chocolate brown locks coupled with copper or caramel highlights is perfect for brown eyes, adding depth and dimension in every way. If you choose copper highlights, these will better illuminate the orangey tones in amber and chestnut eyes, while caramel highlights will compliment the golden flecks present in hazel and honey-colored eyes.
   
   • You can ask your stylist to play up the red of the copper, adding drama to your look.
   • Just like eyeliner, golden pops of color in your hair can add nuance and brightness to your overall look.

How to Get Other Shades of Brown Eyes

1. Try contacts in hazel, toffee brown, or gray-brown. Contact lenses are a fun way to switch up your eye color. Depending on your current shade, you might want to go darker or lighter. Toffee brown contact lenses add warmth and richness to your naturally brown eyes, resulting in a unique and alluring set of peepers.^[24]
   
   • If your eyes are naturally a darker brown, hazel contact lenses could be the perfect accessory to any outfit. Hazel contact lenses are typically three-toned, reflecting the kaleidoscopic nature of hazel eyes, and they can add a luminous, shimmery quality to your brown eyes.
   • For a less realistic, more supernatural look, try some gray-brown contact lenses on for size. These contacts can give your eyes an otherworldly appearance, resembling that of majestic wolves.

Interesting Facts About Brown Eyes

1. Brown-eyed people are less vulnerable to light and some diseases. The melanin in the iris adds a layer of protection, so brown eyes allow less light to pass through. This is part of the reason why brown-eyed folk tend to populate sunny, warm places, like Africa and Southeast Asia. High levels of melanin in the eyes, skin, and hair help protect people against these hot, tropical conditions.
   
   • People with brown eyes are less susceptible to some diseases, like eye cancer, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.
   • Due to UV exposure, however, brown eyes are more likely to develop cataracts than their blue or green-eyed counterparts.^[25]
2. Brown-eyed people are viewed as more trustworthy. A study revealed that people with brown eyes appear more humble, kind, and trustworthy than their lighter-eyed counterparts. To be fair, other factors were thought to influence this outcome, like face shape and eye size. Brown eyes offer a sense of familiarity and could lead others to want to open up to you when coupled with a pleasant expression.^[26]
   
   • People with brown eyes are thought to be excellent communicators, with a good life-work balance.
   • Dark brown eyes point to confidence and assertiveness, resulting in formidable leaders.^[27]
3. Brown-eyed people have a lower pain tolerance. It’s not exactly good news for those of us with brown eyes, but a 2014 study showed that people with brown eyes have a lower pain tolerance than most others. 58 pregnant women were surveyed, and the results unveiled that the 24 brown-eyed women suffered from significantly more pain, discomfort, sleep issues, and depression than the blue-eyed pregnant women.^[28]
   
   • Even after receiving epidural analgesia, the brown-eyed participants reported more signs of emotional and physical distress.
   • Melanin production has been a known predictor of pain tolerance, and brown-eyes have it the worst, while red-haired people with lighter features tend to have the highest pain tolerance.^[29]

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3. ↑ https://htmlcolorcodes.com/colors/chestnut/
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The Ultimate List of Funny, Spicy & Embarrassing Dares

The best dares for a game with friends, at a party, or over text

There’s no game quite as classic as Truth or Dare, and it’s even more fun when you focus on knee-slapping, giggle-inducing dares that are sure to get the party started. Whether you’re looking for funny dares for parties, kids, or some that add a little bit of spice, we’ve got you covered with this comprehensive list of hilarious dares. Plus, we’ve got added tips from relationship expert Laura Bilotta to help you play Truth or Dare in a safe (and fun!) way.

The Funniest Dares for Truth or Dare

1. Do your best impression of someone in this room.
2. Call a 7-Eleven and ask if they’re open.
3. For the next 15 minutes, only speak in baby talk.
4. Use three items in the fridge as lotion.
5. Take a selfie with the toilet and post it online.

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Funny Dares for Friends & Parties

1. Try these classic funny dares in any social situation. A silly and funny dare is perfect for any party, sleepover, or even a one-on-one hangout. These dares are not too serious and not too difficult, as it’s important to “remember that the goal of the game is to have fun…[and] to keep it light-hearted and enjoyable for [everyone],” asserts Bilotta.^[1] With that in mind, here are favorite funny dares for anyone:
   
   • Lick the wall.
   • Pick your friend’s nose.
   • Pluck a single nose hair.
   • Sing a song in a funny voice.
   • Pretend to be a dog for 5 minutes.
   • Sing the “I Love You” Barney song.
   • Talk in rhyme for the next three turns.
   • Go outside and try to summon the rain.
   • Call a 7-Eleven and ask if they’re open.
   • Draw a tattoo with a marker on your bicep.
   • Sniff another player’s armpit for 10 seconds.
   • Speak in an accent for the next three rounds.
   • Spin around 10 times and try to walk straight.
   • Balance a spoon on your nose for 10 seconds.
   • Write your name on the floor with your tongue.
   • Try to juggle any three items found in this room.
   • Act (and talk) like a chicken until your next turn.
   • Do your best impression of someone in this room.
   • Call a random number and sing "Happy Birthday."
   • Wear socks on your hands for the next 10 minutes.
   • Sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" in a British accent.
   • Put your shoes on the wrong feet and keep them there.
   • Let the other players go through your phone for a minute.
   • Sing instead of speaking for the next two rounds of the game.
   • Let the group choose an item for you to brush your teeth with.
   • Until the next round, talk super loud like nobody can hear you.
   • One by one, make up a title for each player's movie about their life.
   • Sniff everyone’s feet and rank them in order of freshest to stinkiest.
   • When anyone in the group laughs, quack like a duck as loud as you can.
   • Dip your sock-covered feet in the toilet, and don't dry them off for the rest of the game.
   • Call a NY-style pizza place and ask them what the difference is between NY pizza and “real” pizza.
   • Lift up the couch cushions, and if there is anything under them, put it in your mouth for 10 seconds.

Embarrassing & Funny Dares

1. Turn everyone’s cheeks red with these mortifying (but funny) dares. Sometimes, the funniest dares bring some light embarrassment to the person doing them. It is a dare, after all! However, Bilotta emphasizes the importance of still keeping the dares light to avoid any true humiliation or meanness. “Focus on fun and playful dares rather than…risky ones,” says Bilotta. “You can dare [someone] to do something silly or make a funny face instead of asking them to reveal their darkest secrets.”^[2] To get you started, here are some (minorly) embarrassing dares:
   
   • Burp the alphabet.
   • Attempt to breakdance.
   • Sing like an opera singer.
   • Talk to a pillow like it’s your crush.
   • Run around outside yelling, “I have lice!”
   • Rub your armpits and then smell your fingers.
   • Call McDonald's and ask if they sell Whoppers.
   • Color one of your front teeth black with eyeliner.
   • Have a full conversation with yourself in a mirror.
   • Open your front door and loudly sing “Hallelujah!”
   • Do as many squats as you can on the front lawn.
   • For the next 15 minutes, only speak in baby talk.
   • Let the person across from you give you a wedgie.
   • Open your front door and howl like a wolf for 30 seconds.
   • Go outside in the driveway and do the disco without music.
   • Squirt your face with a squirt gun continuously while talking.
   • Wear your underwear over your pants for the rest of the game.
   • Go next door with a measuring cup and ask for a cup of sugar.
   • Let your friends pose you and stay like that until the next round.
   • Go outside and pretend you're cutting the grass with an invisible mower.
   • Sing a song chosen by the group while eating spoonfuls of peanut butter.
   • Have the person to your right do 10 squats while you lie underneath them.
   • Let a person in the group put a leash on you and walk you down the street.
   • Empty your purse, backpack, or wallet, and let everyone see what you have.
   • Call your mom and tell her you can't find a girlfriend in a very panicked voice.
   • Stand in the backyard and yell at the top of your lungs, “Nooooo! I was adopted!”
   • Stop a car that is going down the street and tell them that their wheels are turning.
   • Call the library and ask if they carry a dictionary that translates British to American.
   • Give your phone to another player to send a text message to their contact of choice.
   • Go to the bathroom. The person to your left has to be in there with you the whole time.
   • Call a random number, and when someone picks up, immediately start singing the national anthem.
   • Go into an elevator and stand in the corner facing the wall. Keep doing it until three people have gotten on.

Spicy & Funny Dares

1. Amp up the heat with some silly, spicy, and sexy dares. If you’re playing Truth or Dare with a crush, romantic partner, or even a group of partygoers looking to push the envelope, then you might want to opt for dares that are equally dirty and diabolically funny. Just remember to establish boundaries with your players. As Bilotta advises, “discuss which topics are off-limits or uncomfortable. This can include things like past relationships or personal traumas.”^[3] Once that’s out of the way, you can choose from this list of spicy dares:
   
   • Do your best sexy crawl.
   • Make out with your hand.
   • Make out with the closest wall.
   • Call your ex and tell them you miss them.
   • Whisper your favorite dirty talk line in another player’s ear.
   • Pour syrup on someone’s chest and lick it off.
   • Imitate what you sound like when you “finish.”
   • Trade clothes with someone for the rest of the game.
   • Sing a romantic song to the person on your left.
   • Take off your pants and give your best twerk.
   • Put an ice cube in your underwear for one minute.
   • Eat a strawberry in the most sensual way possible.
   • Go into the bathroom or bedroom and send someone a sexy selfie.
   • Blindfold another player and write something sexy on their body in lipstick.
   • Call a random number and try to flirt with the person who picks up.
   • Take off all your clothes and continue the game in your underwear.
   • Pick someone in the group, put whip cream on their face, and lick it off.
   • Eat a single spaghetti like in Lady and the Tramp with the person to your left.
   • Put on "Pony" by Ginuwine and vacuum seductively for the length of the song.
   • Pole dance with an imaginary pole for the length of an entire song of another player’s choice.
   • Pick up a random book and read it in the most seductive voice you can manage.
   • Take out your wallet and pretend to be a patron at a strip club while another player dances for you.
   • Put on a timer and act out as many sexual positions as you can with your clothes on.
   • Let the person to your right put duct tape on any part of your body they choose and rip it off.
   • Keep your hand on the very inner thigh of the person next to you for the next round.
   • Call another player by a nickname for the rest of the game. They get to spank you every time you use their real name.
   • Try to lick yourself from your head to your toes. You can use three “phone a friends” for help reaching certain areas.
   • Someone has to lick peanut butter, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream off your finger, cheek, or somewhere of their choice.
   • With your eyes closed and the other person or people standing across from you in the room, walk with your hands out. You have to kiss the first person you touch, wherever you touch them.

Food-Related Funny Dares

1. Torture your tastebuds with some edible (or inedible) dares. We know your parents told you not to play with your food…but it sure does make for a funny dare! Whether you’re challenging someone to eat a disgusting concoction or a shot of something spine-tingling, bringing food into Truth or Dare can add a really exciting and hilarious element. If the idea of unappealing food appeals to you, then try one of our funny food-related dares:^[4]
   
   • Eat a handful of grass.
   • Take a shot of hot sauce.
   • Take a shot of soy sauce.
   • Eat a spoonful of olive oil.
   • Take a shot of pickle juice.
   • Eat a spoonful of pet food.
   • Take a shot of lemon juice.
   • Eat a bowl of mayonnaise.
   • Eat an onion like an apple.
   • Eat a spoonful of mustard.
   • Use three items in the fridge as lotion.
   • Mix orange juice and milk and drink it.
   • Put hot sauce on ice cream and eat it.
   • Eat a banana without using your hands.
   • Eat 10 Oreo cookies that are filled with mayo.
   • Stuff your mouth with crackers and try to whistle.
   • See how many grapes you can stuff in your mouth.
   • Put a bunch of honey on your nose and coat it with flour.
   • Let each person in the group crack an egg on your head.
   • Let someone in the group throw one piece of food at you.
   • See how many marshmallows you can stuff in your mouth.
   • Stick a Hot Cheeto in your nose, and leave it there for five minutes.
   • Rub mayonnaise in your hair and leave it on for the rest of the game.
   • Pretend you’re a bird and eat cereal off the floor using only your mouth.
   • Chew a piece of gum that’s already been chewed on by another player.
   • Make a sandwich out of applesauce and olives (or another gross food pairing) and take a huge bite.
   • Let the group choose three random things from the refrigerator and mix them together. Then eat the mixture.

Social Media-Related Funny Dares

1. Bring your game to the worldwide web with some FB and Insta dares. It’s one thing to do embarrassing things in front of your friends and loved ones, but to do them on social media? That’s a whole ‘nother story! You can really up the ante in your run-of-the-mill Truth or Dare game by including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or Snapchat in your dare. For instance, you can try one of these mildly embarrassing and extremely funny social media-related dares:
   
   • Do an Instagram live of you dancing.
   • Write a status on Facebook praising another player.
   • Post an old selfie on your Instagram story.
   • Take a selfie with the toilet and post it online.
   • Go live on Instagram and sing to your followers.
   • Change your Facebook status to “Feeling lonely.”
   • Like every post on a random person’s Instagram page.
   • Do a TikTok dance from your FYP and post it on TikTok.
   • Go on Facebook Live and read the back of a shampoo bottle.
   • Take an embarrassing selfie and post it as your profile picture.
   • Take a selfie blindfolded and post it on your Facebook timeline.
   • Change your Facebook Relationship Status to “Getting Married.”
   • Change your relationship status on Facebook to "it's complicated."
   • Post the last picture on your camera roll to your Instagram stories.
   • Send another player a screenshot of your current Facebook or Instagram inbox.
   • Tweet or update your Facebook status to "I think eggplants are sexy."
   • Create a very descriptive posting for the ugliest shirt you own on eBay.
   • Dump a bucket of ice water on yourself and post a video of you doing it.
   • Go on Facebook and write "How do you spell "facebook"?" as your status.
   • Post a really long and serious Facebook status confessing your love for chocolate.
   • Do your best Euphoria makeup imitation on yourself and post a selfie to Instagram.
   • Go on Facebook and change your relationship status every hour, for the entire day.
   • Write ‘I love you’ on your forehead then post the picture on Instagram, sans caption.
   • Take a picture of your weirdest pose and post it to one of your social media accounts.
   • Post a Story of a random item in your house, tagging and thanking the brand like an influencer.
   • Let each player choose one word, then attempt to form a sentence with them and post it to Facebook.
   • Let the group dress you in whatever they want, take a picture, and post it to one of your social media accounts.
   • Open Facebook, go to the account of the first person you see, and Like every post on their wall going back a full year.
   • Send a selfie to someone you haven’t talked to in at least a year on Facebook or Instagram. Take a screenshot of their reply and send it to the group.
   • Change your Instagram bio to something ridiculous like, “I’m a Grammy-winning singer with her own cooking show” and leave it like that for 24 hours.

Hard Dares

1. Level up with some extra-difficult (and embarrassing) double-dog dares. We’ve been going easy on you so far, but these extreme-level dares are as challenging as they are hysterical. From truly technically difficult dares like “give yourself a 10-second manicure” to physically taxing dares like “let someone wax your back,” we’ve got all of the hard (but funny) dares that you’ll need:
   
   • Suck your big toe.
   • Kneel for 20 minutes.
   • Jump into a dumpster.
   • Twerk to an NSYNC song.
   • Eat a whole piece of paper.
   • Eat a mouthful of raw pasta.
   • Let someone wax your back.
   • Make up a rap about koalas.
   • Lick the bottom of your shoe.
   • Cry like a baby for one full minute.
   • Call a stranger and tell them a secret.
   • For the rest of the game, do not say "I."
   • Be blindfolded for the rest of the game.
   • Walk down the street in your underwear.
   • Trade clothes with the person next to you.
   • Only speak in rhymes for the rest of the game.
   • Allow someone to pour ice down your shirt and pants.
   • Tie your hands to your ankles for the rest of the game.
   • Make a silly face and keep it that way until the next round.
   • Make your ear touch your shoulder for the rest of the game.
   • Drink water straight from a running faucet for a whole minute.
   • Give yourself a 10-second manicure. Every nail must be painted.
   • Go outside and pick exactly 40 blades of grass with a pair of tweezers.
   • Let each person in the group slap you as hard as they can on your butt.
   • Soak a shirt in water, put it in the fridge for 20 minutes, and then wear it.
   • Go outside and hug a mailbox until at least three passersby have seen you.
   • Dump a bunch of LEGOs on the floor and walk over them with your bare feet.
   • Write a letter to your doctor describing an embarrassing rash you have, and post it on Facebook.
   • Make a hand puppet by drawing a face on your hand, and use your hand to say what you want to say.
   • Fill your mouth with water, and each person in the group must tell the funniest joke they know. If you spit up the water, you have to eat a spoonful of dirt.

Funny Dares Over Text

1. Text a dare to a friend or loved one to keep the laughs rolling at all hours. You can let the Truth or Dare game run longggg past the time that you’re back home and (physically) alone. If you’re texting with a friend, group of friends, crush, family member, etc., all of these virtual dares will keep the LOLs coming. If you’re game enough, try sending one of these funny dares over text:^[5]
   
   • Send your crush, ‘What’s up?’
   • Show the group the last text you sent.
   • Call your dad and say you got engaged.
   • Call your number neighbor and say hey!
   • Make out with your pillow for 10 seconds.
   • Send someone a video of you waxing your arm.
   • Text someone a page out of your childhood diary.
   • Record yourself doing your makeup blindfolded.
   • Send a voice note doing your best impression of another player.
   • Text an emoji to the first 20 people on your contact list.
   • Get in the shower with all your clothes on and record it.
   • Send an emoji to the fourth person on your contact list.
   • Send someone a video of you hosting your own cooking show.
   • Send someone a video of you singing (insert YouTube video link).
   • Eat a spoonful of vanilla extract and record yourself doing it.
   • Call your neighbor and ask them for directions to McDonald’s.
   • Eat a super weird food concoction and record yourself doing it.
   • Send a screenshot of your search history from the last 24 hours.
   • Send a player a video of you doing your best Harry Potter impression.
   • Send your crush a steamy playlist and say it makes you think of them.
   • Send a player a voice recording of you reenacting your favorite movie scene.
   • Text the crush from high school that you never admitted your feelings for.
   • Text your family and tell them you’re moving to the other side of the planet.
   • Text someone you’ve been into in the past, ‘I see you,’ with no explanation.
   • Record yourself chugging a can of seltzer and see how loudly you can burp.
   • Text your mom that you peed yourself and need a new change of clothes ASAP.
   • Call your dad and ask if it’s normal to be charged $500 for ‘premium air’ in your tires.
   • Send a video of you singing your favorite Taylor Swift song to your sibling with no explanation.
   • Text someone “hey.” Every time they respond, say “hey.” Do this 10 times. For the 11th time, reply with “hi.”
   • Call a random number and ask if their refrigerator is running. When they say yes, say “Well, you better go catch it!”

Funny Dares for Kids

1. Bring the giggles with these kid-friendly funny dares. Truth or Dare is for kids of all ages, and no one’s better at being silly than the under-12 crowd. So, it’s only natural that the funniest of all dares would be child-friendly and appropriately comical! These funny dares for kids will make Bluey look like a 3-hour long history documentary (but no shade, we love Bluey):^[6]
   
   • Hug a tree.
   • Sing a silly song.
   • Prank call a friend.
   • Laugh like a piggy.
   • Attempt a cartwheel.
   • Do a disco robot dance.
   • Talk in a squeaky voice.
   • Pretend to be a dinosaur.
   • Pretend to be an alligator.
   • Count backwards from 45.
   • Pretend to be an astronaut.
   • Draw yourself as a silly dog.
   • Sing an opera song in Italian.
   • Wear your pants on your head.
   • Recite the alphabet backwards.
   • Run outside and yell, “Woohoo!”
   • Give someone a piggyback ride.
   • Do a Mickey Mouse impression.
   • Play fetch with an imaginary dog.
   • Act like a monkey for 30 seconds.
   • Take a bite out of a stick of butter.
   • Make a silly face in front of a friend.
   • Eat a pudding cup without a spoon.
   • Pretend you’re a ghost for 2 minutes.
   • Hop in a circle around the entire room.
   • Wear a lampshade on your head as a hat.
   • Keep your eyes completely closed for 2 minutes.
   • Tape a cup to your forehead and act like a unicorn.
   • Tell the next person you see that you pick your nose.
   • Talk with your tongue sticking out until your next turn.

Bonus: Funny Truth Questions

1. Mix up your funny dares with some equally embarrassing truth questions. There’s a reason that the game is called Truth or Dare, so you’ll certainly need some funny Truths to pair with your hilarious Dares! Just remember that you can always “use the ‘skip’ option,” reminds Bilotta. “If a truth question is too personal or uncomfortable, use the ‘skip’ option and move on to the next question.”^[7] Here are our favorite funny truth questions, ranging from wacky and silly to spicy and saucy:
   
   • What is your worst habit?
   • Have you ever stolen anything?
   • Do you cheat when playing games?
   • What is the biggest lie you ever told?
   • Have you ever picked your nose and eaten it?
   • When you fart, do you sit there or try to move away from it?
   • What crime would you commit if there were no consequences?
   • What is the longest you have worn the same pair of underwear?
   • What is one thing that you would want to change about yourself?
   • What is one thing that you never want your parents to know about?
   • How many people have you kissed?
   • Have you ever had a crush on a teacher?
   • What's the sexiest song you've ever heard?
   • What’s a fantasy you’ve never told anyone about?
   • What's a seemingly nonsexual thing that turns you on?
   • Have you ever accidentally sent a sext to the wrong person?
   • If you could hook up with one of your friends, who would it be?
   • Who is your biggest secret crush that you would never pursue?
   • Have you ever hooked up with a stranger or had a one-night stand?
   • What's the most embarrassing thing that’s happened to you during sex?

Even More Truth or Dare Questions!

1. {endbold}Still not done with your hilarious game of truth or dare? Fortunately, we’re here to make sure that you never run out of knee-slapping truths or dares for your friends, family members, or significant others. Check out this comprehensive list of the very best truth or dare questions:
   
   • Truth or Dare Questions for Kids
   • Truth or Dare Questions for Adults
   • Truth or Dare Questions for Teens
   • Truth or Dare Questions for Couples
   • Truth or Dare Questions for Your Girlfriend
   • Truth or Dare Questions for Your Boyfriend
   • Truth or Dare Questions to Ask Over Text
   • Juicy Truth Questions
   • Dares for Kids

References

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3. ↑ [v161292_b01]. 9 February 2023.
4. ↑ https://www.dare-up-your-party.com/disgusting-eating-dares.html
5. ↑ https://www.hercampus.com/wellness/spicy-truth-or-dare-questions-text-crush/
6. ↑ https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/truth-or-dare-questions-for-kids/
7. ↑ [v161292_b01]. 9 February 2023.