Want to make your girlfriend’s heart skip a beat and help her fall asleep with a smile? Bedtime stories aren’t just for kids—they’re a perfect way to show her how much she means to you.
Whether you want to make her laugh, feel loved, or simply relax, these 42 inspiring bedtime stories are exactly what you need.
Ready to create some unforgettable moments before she drifts off to sleep? Let’s dive in and find the perfect story to win her heart all over again!
While growing her affections towards you, narrating heartwarming, short bedtime stories to your girlfriend every chance you get can help her sleep better.
So without wasting time, let’s explore the best short bedtime stories for your girlfriend.
Let’s dive right into it.
Romantic Bedtime Stories
1. More Than a Friend
He watched her intently, noticing how she fidgeted on the bench beside him. Something had shifted between them—a sweet tension hung in the air, a mix of distance and closeness that was hard to ignore.
As their eyes briefly met over the cups of coffee, the silence grew louder. She broke it first, her voice softer than usual. “What are you thinking?”
His heart raced. “I’m thinking about us,” he admitted, staring ahead. It felt risky, but something in her eyes told him she already knew.
“I like you. No… I’ve fallen in love with you,” he blurted, his pulse quickening. There was no going back now.
His mind spiraled—What if she rejects me? What if I’ve ruined our friendship after years of holding back?
She stood abruptly, her back to him, the weight of her words hanging in the air. “I’ve fallen harder. I want more than friendship. I want you,” she confessed, her voice full of certainty.
He froze, coffee slipping from his fingers as the world around them shifted into something new.
2. My Only Love
They say you fall in love a few times in life, but for me, it only happened once.
People came and went, and everyone wondered why I never chose anyone. Sometimes, I even questioned myself. But deep down, I was waiting—for someone who’d make my heart race, someone worth every risk. Then, you appeared.
For the first time, I understood what love truly meant. It wasn’t just the butterflies; it was the commitment to stick through the highs and lows. With you, I’m ready to sacrifice, rebuild, and do whatever it takes—because you are my one. My only love.
3. The Fresh Old Love
As the soft breeze kissed his cheeks, Warren’s heart swelled with joy, though nerves twisted in his stomach. He clutched Layla’s hand close to his chest, wanting her to feel the space she held there.
No amount of holding felt enough. He wanted her forever.
Dropping to one knee, he presented a simple African bead ring. “Layla, my love, will you be my wife?”
She hesitated, eyes misty with love. “Yes, Warren! I’d be honored!”
In that moment, Warren forgot their 22-year marriage, but Layla whispered, “I’ll never stop loving you.
4. Love at First Reflection
Dane never believed in love at first sight. “How can you fall in love with someone you’ve never met?” he often argued when his uncle shared his romantic stories. To him, love was something that grew with time, not something instantaneous.
That is, until one fateful day.
As he left his jewelry store, admiring his window display as usual, something else caught his eye—a woman. She crossed the street hurriedly, her curly dark hair bouncing with each step. It wasn’t the expensive necklace in the window that had him mesmerized—it was her.
Her amber eyes held something captivating, something he couldn’t shake off. Dane watched, dumbstruck, as she disappeared into the lingerie store next door. “What’s wrong with me?” he thought, trying to dismiss the feeling that had hit him like a wave. She was just another beautiful woman, wasn’t she?
But something drew him in. Without hesitation, he followed her, pretending to chat with the store attendant while his heart raced uncontrollably. He couldn’t take his eyes off her as she casually browsed the shelves, completely unaware of his growing nervousness.
Finally, he made a move. “This is kind of awkward… approaching you while you’re, well, shopping for private stuff,” he blurted out, his words stumbling. “Hi, I’m Dane.” He extended his hand, still unsure if this was the right approach.
She turned, a little surprised, but smiled warmly. “Erica,” she replied, shaking his hand.
In that moment, standing in the middle of a lingerie store, Dane felt it—love at first sight. The feeling he never believed in had just become his reality, as clear as her reflection in the window.
5. Farewell Love
When Oliver was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma, he was told he had only eight weeks to live. Shocked and devastated, he decided not to tell his wife. Instead, he quietly made plans to give her the best final moments he could.
He cashed out their savings, paying off all debts and purchasing the dream property she’d always wanted in the Cayman Islands. Without revealing the full truth, Oliver arranged a trip for them to the island paradise, taking her to the places she had always wanted to visit. As they relaxed in a cabana, she tearfully said, “This is the happiest I’ve ever been.”
But her joy soon turned into heartbreak. Oliver passed away just four days later than expected. When she was told the news, she was overwhelmed with grief. The doctors revealed everything, but that wasn’t the end of his love for her.
Among the documents he left her, she discovered ownership of the Cayman property he’d secretly put in her name. As she cried over one of his favorite shirts, she found a note in the pocket—a message from Oliver, encouraging her to keep living, even in the midst of grief. She soon found more notes hidden throughout the house, reminders of his love for her and their children.
In every corner of their home, Oliver’s love lived on, helping her heal and giving her the strength to carry on with her life.
6. An “Accidental” Read
William left his journal on Emma’s sofa. “I am a coward indeed,” he thought.
He didn’t write much, just new ideas and contemplations about life. That day he wrote about feelings though.
Emma sat at her favorite corner of the sofa as usual and sensed something behind the pillow. “Oh Willy forgot his diary,” she muttered to herself teasingly as if he was there.
And then it hit her. It’s not nice to read someone’s private thoughts. But it really tempted her. She liked him secretly and wanted to know how he thinks. “Maybe he has once seen me differently,” she continued thinking.
Now it was too tempting to take a peek. It was all too unbearable. So she vowed to just check the first two pages and no more.
She flipped the pages in disinterest after seeing the first and second pages full of bullet lists on troubleshooting some software problems. Then, “Musings on This Alien Concept of Love,” the fourth page read. She stopped in her tracks, her heart skipping a beat.
“What is love a feeling unknown,
One day it’s unthought,
Another is all thought,
It’s a blessing it’s a curse,
How I long I could share
This love is alien to me,
Yet so familiar in me,
She’s its definition,
Yet an enigma to explain,
How I long I could share…”
“What’s he all about?” She wondered. The random poems in the journal talked mystically about a “she” who William had feelings for. How Emma wished she was that “she.”
The last entry revealed it all. She was shaking. He talked about loving her best friend, fearing losing her, how it was all too much to handle, and that he is a coward. She wasn’t sure who this best friend was.
“Emma! I forgot…” William halfway across the room stopped in his tracks. He had changed his mind. He didn’t want her to see it anymore. It was all too scary.
“Your little diary?” Emma finished the sentence for him but the tease came off in a peculiar tone, matching her inner feelings. “I’m sorry I…” she trailed off in embarrassment.
“I’m sorry I am a coward, I couldn’t bear losing you…” William apologized thinking she knew it was all about her.
Their eyes locked in confusion for a minute before Emma got the hint.
They moved closer to each other, their eyes locked as if guarding the moment. He reached out for her hand but hesitated. She drew him closer, her hand on the back of his neck. With a desperate groan, William reached for her lips, giving in to the eagerness of their hearts. “I’ve been dreaming of this moment a long time…”
7. A Box Full of Love
There once lived a father and his four-year-old daughter in a small shack after they had become bankrupt. One of the most valuable things the man kept was gold wrapping paper.
One day, he found his daughter cutting the wrapping paper to decorate a gift box. He was furious and lashed at her for wasting the little precious things they could sell and buy necessities. However, the girl was unmoved by her dad’s anger and went on about her business.
Three days later came the man’s birthday although due to lots of financial stress, he’d forgotten about it. The daughter came and hugged his feet saying, “Happy birthday daddy! I have an amazing gift for you!”
Before the man could say anything, she rushed to her bedroom excitedly and came back with a box wrapped in gold paper. Realizing his overreaction three days earlier, he said, “Oh my dear, I’m sorry for scolding you. I didn’t…”
Before he could finish his apology, he opened the box and was confused at what he saw. He saw nothing but an empty box. In irritation, he asked her, “Don’t you know gift boxes need to have gifts inside?”
With eyes filled with tears, the child told him, “I knew you love this gold paper daddy. So with it, I wrapped the box full of my kisses. This is my love for you daddy…”
Broken by his behavior but melted by her gesture, he scooped her up and hugged her, asking for forgiveness.
Near the end of that summer, the daughter got into an accident and died. However, he kept her gift with him for the rest of his life, hugging it and taking kisses whenever he craved to feel her presence close to him.
8. The Photo Proposal
Jack and Linda were strolling away from their picnic basket, their eyes fixated at the beautiful setting sun beyond the mountains.
“We are beautiful,” Jack whispered in her ear. “Can I take a photo of you alone?”
Hastily, she asked, “Why? I’d love a photo of us.”
He knew she doesn’t get his point so as if ignoring what she just said, he went on one knee in front of her, camera in hand, and said, “I’d like our children to know how their mom looked today, would you marry me?”
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9. A Promise of Undying Love
When they got in bed, Scott cupped Annie’s face in his hands and softly whispered, “I’ll never stop loving you.”
She challenged him, “What can you do to prove your undying love for me?” This came unexpected to Scott but he promised to prove to her somehow.
A week later, he came home with seven flowers. With a cheeky look on his face, he told her, “Here’s my proof of my undying love for you…I’ll always love you until the last flower dies.”
She was confused for a minute but after checking the flowers closely, she realized that one was an artificial flower. Like the undying flower, so was his love.
10. The Long Awaited Response
After pursuing Lily for months, she still didn’t accept to date him. But as time went by, she started falling in love with him.
Having had bad relationship experiences in the past, she chose to keep her feelings to herself, trying to figure out whether they’ll last.
Three months became six and she felt her feelings for him growing more intense. So one cold morning in the most unexpected of places she chose to break the news to him.
Standing by the coffee machine with Tom bending to fill her coffee mug, she asked him, “If I told you I like you, would you believe me?”
He replied, “Of course not.
“Why?” She continued, thinking she already knew the answer.
He stood up and stared deeply into her eyes and said, “ Because it’s clear you don’t like me, I know you love me.”
11. Show Me Yours
While on a camping trip, a guy wanted to express his love to his new girlfriend using comparisons.
He told her of the great love portrayed by Romeo to Juliet, and that of Jack for Rose in the Titanic. He went on trying to please her with the prose of what love can be.
“Love is like the sun, it’s warm and shines bright; It’s like a butterfly, rare and gentle; Love is like a violin, the music may end but the strings remain… would you let me show you such love?”
She looked at him longingly and replied with a simple “No.” He heard his heart sink.
“I want you to show me your unique love, only yours.” She continued.
12. Rekindled Love
As usual, she had packed all I needed. With an assuring smile, she stood by the door waiting for me to finish freshening up.
Almost walking past her, I took the suitcase from her feet and rose in time to offer my cheek for her to kiss. But my mind wasn’t with her. I rushed to take my flight.
In Lauderdale hotel the next morning, I was quite tense in anticipation of the partnership meeting. So before doing anything, I wanted to scan the shareholders’ file and conclude how I’d lay out my proposal to the partners.
But it wasn’t there. I hissed in desperation. My wife never forgot to pack anything I needed. If anything, this was the most important thing to pack. I started throwing my clothes all over, my temper swirling to a fiery annoyance.
Then there it was, at the bottom of the suitcase. Striving to control my shaky hands, I picked it up. Something caught my attention.
Beneath the file, a note lay in serenity. “I believe in you no matter what. You’re mine and I, yours. I love you. Your boys love you. We wish to celebrate with you but even at a distance, know we do so in our hearts,” it read. A picture of my family in smiles lay next to the note.
My joints weakened. I couldn’t remember the last time I felt so much love before. And it all came back to my mind like a strong wave crashing against a cliff.
I remembered how we were deeply in love before. How we’d buy each other gifts and leave notes expressing our longing for each other.
But since the business experienced thousands of dollars in loss four years ago, I changed. I started caring about work alone. Gifts seemed like a waste of money. Dinners got replaced by late work nights. I never realized this before.
“I need to make it up to my wife. I must apologize to my boys,” I kept thinking. After the meeting, I couldn’t stay for the meetup with other connections. I told them I had a family emergency.
Diamond bracelet in my hand, I longed to be home more than anything. I’m glad they never gave up on me.
13. From Memory to Memory
My boyfriend surprised me when we pulled up in front of Le Grande, the most luxurious restaurant in town.
“Why didn’t you hint me? I could have dressed up better!” I complained to him.
“You look stunning tonight my love. That I’m sure of,” He replied.
We entered the restaurant and at the far right corner near the fountain, sat an old couple giggling like teenagers in love.
Dinner was amazing with lots of recounts of our dating journey. I couldn’t help but feel this is the man I’ve been waiting for all my life. I’d known enough good and bad about him to want to be his forever.
He then told me he’s visiting the bathroom and so I kept myself busy glancing in the old couple’s direction, wishing our love could last as theirs.
Then the couple looked in my direction and the man said, “Do you remember darling when we were young in love as they are?” I thought he must be talking about other people behind me since my boyfriend wasn’t with me.
Out of curiosity, I looked behind me to see the couple they’re talking about. But no other couple was in sight.
Behind me was my boyfriend, ring in hand on one knee he said, “I can’t wait to grow old and in love with you, would you do me the honor…?”
14. Love Doesn’t Want Me Far
Mitch and Sally argued so badly that night. He couldn’t stand the insults anymore. She couldn’t tolerate his complaints anymore. They both felt like their 17-year old marriage had now come to an end.
“I never want to see you again!” she shouted. “I hate you!”
She stormed to the bedroom and threw a duffel bag on the bed and started packing any of his clothes she could find. Angry at her drastic reaction, he took the bag before she could even close it and charged out of the house.
She continually paced around the sitting room for some minutes rethinking their fight. She then recalled the challenges they’ve overcome together. And the good old days of passion.
“Oh, I made a mistake!” She muttered to herself.
She immediately started calling their friends to inquire about his whereabouts. No one seemed to know. She called his phone and it rang under the throw pillow. She felt her heart sink. “Where could he be in this snowy weather?” She wondered.
Without a second thought, she threw a coat on and ran to the street to wave down a taxi, no particular destination in mind. But the first three taxis passed by her. She sighed and looked around her in distress.
Then a truck passed her and illuminated what seemed like a silhouette of her husband. She ran after the figure and as he approached, the man looked up and truly it was her husband.
“I’m really sorry hun, I made a mistake!” She sobbed on his shoulder, assisting him up. “You could have gone to Tim’s, you’re freezing!”
“I couldn’t bring myself to leave you alone… I love you soo much” She felt so bad for hurting him and as they made their way into the house, she purposed in her heart to only have constructive fights no matter the problem they’ll be having.
Awakened by Love
Right after the accident, Liam’s wife was admitted to a coma. He visited her every day, telling her how he was doing with their 2-year-old twins.
But one year turned to two, and then they tripled. Doctors turned hopeless and asked him to give up and let them take her out of the coma. But even with tears of great fear, he held on to the little hope that the love of his life will wake up one day.
He started telling her stories of how they met, dated, got married — everything to the last detail. As he told her these stories, his love for her intensified, and the thought of letting her go became more intolerable.
One day, he was holding their wedding picture in front of her face telling her how beautiful she looked that day. She moved her hand. He couldn’t believe it.
That day he didn’t go home and stayed awake trying to tell her more. For three weeks he rigorously repeated memory recounts and she improved regaining her consciousness.
After getting out of the 9-year long coma, she told him, “I was awakened by our love, thank you for not giving up on us.”
15. Charity to Romance
11-year-old Steven packed some of his books to send to India along with other Christmas gifts from fellow worshipers in their church. Since he knew parcels had to have names and addresses, he made sure he included the details and also a picture of him.
In India, Sonia got Steven’s gift out of what you can call random luck. She read the books with great longing since books were a luxury in their village.
14 years later after Sonia came from college, she went through her gifts collection and came across one of the books Steven sent her. It had a letter of gratitude she wrote to Steven as a kid but couldn’t send it to him.
Fortunately, she was now digital savvy and figured if Steven still used his full names online, she could find him. That night she spent searching for Steven Sally Mcgregor from Michigan and narrowed down his search also using the picture Steve sent in the parcel.
Almost midnight, she had found his profile on Facebook and LinkedIn. Without hesitation, she sent friend requests on both platforms.
Fast forward to three months later, she connected with Steve and they started talking. Following a five-month-old friendship, they fell in love.
After months of saving up for a trip to India that he may know his new love more, Steve took a flight not knowing he’d marry Sonia the next year and his old firm would ask him to represent them in India.
What a beautiful coincidence called life.
16. Barren Beautiful
Karen knew she couldn’t be a mother. And she’d been open about it to past boyfriends. But they walked away. This crushed her heart so she grew insecure and chose not to date altogether.
One day as she was about to catch the train to work, a man blocked her way. She raised her eyes and saw it was the same guy who’s been asking her out tirelessly for seven months.
“Ugh, it’s you again!” the girl said annoyed. The guy became sad like he was almost about to break into tears.
“What is wrong with me that you reject me? Am I not attractive enough for you? Do you think I can’t care for you? Tell me the real reason why. I can’t accept your vague reply that I’m not your type. What is it?” He complained desperately.
“You want to know?” She retorted, almost shouting. “Well, here it goes — if you date me and we end up getting married, you won’t get to be a dad. There you go!”
She waited for him to say “I understand now” and leave. But he stared at her speechless.
“Well I’m sorry,” She said moving on to get on board. But a hand caught hers from behind, forcing her to turn.
Looking deep into her eyes, he responded, “Of course you don’t know me. I’ve fallen in love with you and want to be with you. As for kids, who cares, we can adopt as many as we like. In fact that way we’d have a chance at a diverse family.” She giggled. He was unbelievable.
He sensed she was about to break into tears and embraced her in a hug. She sobbed against his heart, managing to mumble, “Okay, we can go out sometime.”
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You
A certain guy loved his girlfriend but had commitment issues. Knowing his fears, he broke up with her.
Eight months later, they met at the grocery store.
Nervously, they asked each other their relationship status. Both were single since the relationship.
The girl asked him why he’s not in a relationship. He said, “I can’t stop loving you.”
She demanded the real reason why he broke it off and he explained his commitment problems. They went to a counselor together and he chose to be with her no matter what.
His wedding vows started, “Sara, I can’t stop loving you…”
18. Give Up I’m Dying
It was a normal morning and Hannah parted with her boyfriend to attend the statistics class.
Two hours later, the class was over so she put her study materials in her backpack to rush to the midday rendezvous with her boyfriend. As she stood up, her vision immediately turned black — then nothing.
She fainted.
A couple of hours later, she woke up to a blurry image she realized was her boyfriend. The doctor was called and asked the boyfriend to leave the room. She was given the most unexpected news.
She had cancer of the stomach and had 18 months to live.
Breaking the news to her boyfriend a week later, she proposed breaking up. But he wouldn’t hear any of it.
“I won’t give up on you, as long as I live, I will love you,” he followed his other pleas to continue the relationship.
He meant it in deeds as well. Deferring college to nurse her, he walked with her through the whole treatment journey.
After 15 months, the doctors told them that the cancer was in remission. They were extremely glad and Hannah became optimistic about living again. But two months were barely over and the cancer returned.
Nonetheless, they chose to marry the next month. With sorrow of possible death that month yet with the joy of sticking together as long as Hannah lived, they tied the knot in the hospital.
Hannah lived for the next 42 years with 38 being cancer-free. Making the best of life with the love of her life all those years, she gave birth to two boys and one girl.
More Short Bedtime Stories for Girlfriend
Just google the following further bedtime stories for girlfriend and you will find some more options.
19. The Good Bad Day
20. High School Love Again
21. Loving All
22. The Notebook Remake
23. Double Proposal
24. Enduring War
25. Parents In Love
26. Pen-love
27. Love From Homeland
28. Blind Love
29. Moving Mountains for Love
30. Letting Go for Love
31. Grandy Love
32. We’ll Never Know
33. The Only Tag I Want
34. Truth Or Dare
35. Love Against All Odds
36. Modern Love
37. Love At First Sight
38. Worthy Love
39. Night Of Love
40. A Fight To Remember
41. Drunk In Love
42. Coincidence
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What are good bedtime stories for girlfriend?
The best types of romantic bedtime stories for girlfriend revolve around the theme of true love. They mostly describe the passions of meeting a new love or love enduring difficult times which can motivate lovers to fight for their love despite circumstances.
Creating Your Love Story
Using these classic stories on some nights, you can steal your girlfriend’s heart forever and help her sleep better as well. You can spin these stories to create your own with a personal touch you both relate to or use them as they are.
With these stories to inspire your love story, you can reinforce a healthy relationship enduring always.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What type of story should I choose based on her mood?
The best bedtime story depends on her mood. If she’s had a stressful day, a sweet or romantic story can help her unwind and feel cherished. If she’s in a playful mood, a funny or lighthearted story will keep the mood light and fun. For days when she wants to escape into her imagination, an adventurous or fantasy story will take her on a thrilling journey before bedtime.
2. Should bedtime stories always be romantic?
No, bedtime stories don’t always have to be romantic! While romantic stories are perfect for deepening emotional connections, funny or adventurous stories can be just as meaningful. Humor can strengthen your bond by creating shared laughs, and fantasy stories can take your relationship to new, exciting worlds. It’s all about finding the right balance and keeping things interesting.
3. How long should a bedtime story be?
The length of the story depends on how much time you have and her attention span. A short, sweet story (around 5-10 minutes) is perfect if you want to keep it simple, while a longer, more detailed story (10-20 minutes) can help create a more immersive experience. It’s always best to gauge what she’s in the mood for—whether a quick tale to wind down or a more in-depth story to savor together.
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