Our friends and family are there for us to celebrate all of the good times, and they will support us during bad times. It’s only natural that you’ll want to say “thanks for being there” to show your appreciation for their support.
It’s always best to say “thanks for being there” in person, but due to certain circumstances, your thanks may have to come in the form of a note. This article is a compilation of the best notes to show appreciation to friends and family for being there for you.
Hopefully, you can find the best way to say “thanks for being there” today!
Notes to say thanks for being there to best friends
A best friend is more than just a friend. He/she is the closest thing to family, and he/she is there for you in ways that others may not even understand.
Here are eight notes to say “thanks for being there” to your best friends:
01Thank you for being my best friend. Thank you for being there when I need you. Thank you for being there when I say I don’t need you. Thank you.
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02Thank you for helping my wife and I maneuver this new milestone in our life! You’re the best friend a guy could ask for, and you’re the brother I never had. With you by my side, I know that I’ll make an amazing dad!
03The support and kind words that you lent me after my brother’s passing are what helped me get through it. I was at the lowest place in my life, but you were always there to uplift me in whichever way you could. For that, you have my love and appreciation.
04Getting laid off is tough. Without you, I don’t know what I would’ve done. I will never forget what you did for me during that time, and I pray that your blessings will continue to multiply so that you can offer your support to others.
05I wrote this note to remind you of how much of an impact you’ve had on my life. Thank you for the useful advice and guidance. Most importantly, the sponsorship of my tuition is the reason that I will forever be in your debt.
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06I struggle to find the right words to say “thank you” because words simply aren’t enough. What you have done for me throughout all of these years is nothing that I could sum up into words.
For that reason, I pledge my love and support to you. You’re the best friend that anyone would wish he/she had, and I’ll be grateful for the rest of my life.
07Thank you for always putting a smile on my face, especially when I was down. Thanks for pulling the snacks away from me when I tried to stress eat.
Without your motivation, support, and guidance, this weight loss journey would not have been possible. Thanks again for all of your help!
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08Unfortunately, not everyone will get the privilege of having a friend like you. Today, I thank God every day for putting someone so caring and loving in my life.
Thank you for being there for me and for all that you are. I’m truly grateful.
Notes to say “thanks for being there” to your lover
Having someone who loves you and who you love is a wonderful thing. This is the person with whom you’ve chosen to spend the rest of your life, and up to this moment, he/she has made you proud of your decision.
Here are eight notes to say “thanks for being there” to your lover:
09Thank you for all of the wonderful things that you do to cheer me up when I’m down. Thanks for all of the times that you brighten up my day without even realizing it. You’re the best partner anyone could have.
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10I love that you fix things without being asked to do it. I love that you root for me to be my best self. You’re an incredible husband/wife and a wonderful father/mother to our kids. Thank you!
11I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate having you in my life. I know we’ve only been together for a few months, but these have been the best months of my life. It’s all because of you.
12Your love and affection mean the world to me! You get me through my day by being the amazing person that you are. Thanks for everything.
13Sweetheart, I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am to have a partner like you. We have been through many ups and downs, and you’ve stuck with me for the entire journey. For that, you will have my love and respect forever.
14 I never thought that I would have love like this. Thank you for letting me know that it was possible. Thank you for going the extra mile and for being there whenever I need you.
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15You are my biggest treasure, and I hold our relationship very close to my heart. Thank you for making me feel like the only girl/guy in the world. Thanks for always being there for me.
16Thank you for making me feel loved and appreciated during [insert event]. You are the head cheerleader for my support team, and I can always count on you to give me the push that I need to succeed.
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Notes to say “thanks for being there” to parents
Your parents are supposed to be there to love and guide you, no matter what. After all, it’s what they signed up for!
Here are seven notes to say “thank you for being there” to your parents:
17Dear dad, thank you for teaching me how to be a man and how to be brave in the face of difficulty.
Thank you for not holding me to the impossible standard that society has for men. Thanks for allowing me to be myself. Thank you for being a part of my life and for being there for me.
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18Dear mom, thank you for helping me to become a strong, independent woman like yourself. Thanks for teaching me how to love myself. Thank you for instilling great values in me. Thanks for being my shoulder to cry on. I love you, Mom.
19They say that good friends are hard to find, so I’m eternally grateful that the best of life is already mine. You’re a shoulder to cry on when I need someone, and your willingness to follow and to lead me. I appreciate everything that you’ve done, and I’m happy to be your son!
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20Thank you for being there to pick me up when I fall. Thanks for dusting me off and encouraging me to try again whenever I fail.
While it may seem like nothing to you, that attitude has helped me to become the person I am today. I am someone who will never give up, and I will keep trying until I reach my goals. I promise to never stop making you proud.
21Raising three kids on your own was tough, but you did it with so much patience and grace. I know that I was especially difficult in my youth, so I just wanted to say “thanks for being there” and for never giving up on me.
22Thank you for showing me how to be a good person and how to be a great parent. Now that I’m a father/mother, I’ve started to appreciate all that you have done for me even more than ever before. Thanks for being there for me.
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23Without you as parents, in such a cold and vicious world, my life would have been much different. Thanks for being there for me. Thanks for teaching me how to be kind and optimistic.
Notes to say to siblings
Your siblings are like friends that are related to you! That’s one way to put it.
They’ve got your back when anything goes wrong, and they will help you get out of trouble whenever necessary. They’ll be your biggest supporters, and they will roast you when your head gets a little too big!
Here are seven notes to say “thanks for being there” to siblings:
24Thank you, dear sister, for being someone to whom I can always turn for advice. Thank you for being like a second mom to me, and thanks for being my best friend.
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25We’ve been through thick and thin together, so there’s nobody else that I’d rather call “brother” than you Jimmy. I know that you’ll always have my back, and I promise that I will always have your back bro!
26Thank you for being the best big sister a guy could ask for! I wouldn’t trade you for the universe, big sis!
27If you weren’t my brother, my childhood would’ve been very different. I wouldn’t have had anyone to defend me from the bullies, help me with my school work, and play video games with me until two in the morning. Thanks for being there for me.
28No matter how much we quarrel and fight, I got your back, and I know you have mine. Thanks for being there for me, even though we don’t always see eye to eye.
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29I know that having me as a little brother may have been pretty annoying, but now that I’m older, I can repay you for your patience and kindness. I will love and cherish you forever!
30Thank you for continuing to shower me with love and support, even when I started to doubt myself. You are a ray of sunshine in my life and the lives of others. I will always be grateful to have you in my life!
Lastly
With these different ways of how to say “thanks for being there,” your friends and family members will always feel appreciated for all that they do for you. You can feel free to add these notes to your gift cards, pick-me-up notes, and text messages as needed.
