120+ Best “Had a Great Time With You” Messages

Spending time with someone you like—whether it was a date, a friendly hangout, or a meaningful conversation—deserves a message that actually sounds like you. “I had a great time” is a solid start, but the best texts feel specific, warm, and easy to reply to. Below you’ll find the right moment to send it, better variations than the basic line, and 120+ ready-to-copy messages for every vibe—from sweet and heartfelt to flirty, funny, chill, and confident check more here : 100+ Witty & Funny Replies to “Any Plans for the Weekend?”

When to Say “I Had a Great Time” and Why It Works

What It Communicates (interest, appreciation, respect)

Saying “I had a great time with you” does three important things without being heavy:

• It shows interest (you enjoyed them, not just the activity)
• It shows appreciation (you value their time and energy)
• It shows respect (you’re not leaving them guessing)

It’s also a low-pressure way to signal you’d like to do it again—without forcing a big relationship talk.

The Best Timing (same night, next morning, 24-hour rule)

There isn’t one perfect time, but there are safe sweet spots:

• Same night (best for dates): While the vibe is still warm. A short text lands well.
• Next morning (best for thoughtful people): Feels calm, mature, and intentional.
• Within 24 hours (the sweet rule): If you wait longer, it can feel like you forgot or you’re not that interested.

If you’re busy, a quick “I got home safe—had a great time” is enough. You can send a longer message later.

Text vs. In-Person: Which Feels Better and When

Both work—choose based on comfort and context:

• Text: Best when you’ve just left, it was a first date, or you want to keep it light.
• In-person: Best when you’re already face-to-face and it feels natural to say it before parting.
• Mix: Say something simple in person (“I had a great time”), then text a detail later (“That joke at dinner still has me laughing”).

The Simple Formula: Specific Moment + Feeling + Next Step

If you ever get stuck, use this:

• Specific moment: a joke, a place, a small highlight
• Feeling: “I had a great time / I really enjoyed myself”
• Next step: a soft invite or a clear plan

Example: “I had a great time with you—still laughing at your story. Want to do this again next week?”

What to Say Instead of “I Had a Great Time With You” (Better Variations)

Polished alternatives (clean, sincere)

• “I really enjoyed spending time with you.”
• “I had such a great time—thank you for today.”
• “That was genuinely lovely. I’m glad we did it.”
• “I enjoyed myself a lot. Let’s do it again soon.”
• “I’m still smiling thinking about it.”
• “Time well spent. Thank you.”
• “I had a wonderful time with you.”
• “I appreciate tonight—felt really good.”

Casual alternatives (easy, low-pressure)

• “That was fun.”
• “I had a great time.”
• “I enjoyed that a lot.”
• “I’m glad we hung out.”
• “That was a good vibe.”
• “I had fun with you.”
• “We should do that again.”
• “That was a solid night.”

Romantic alternatives (warm, affectionate)

• “Being with you felt easy. I loved tonight.”
• “I loved spending time with you—felt really special.”
• “I’m grateful for tonight. You make things feel lighter.”
• “I didn’t want it to end.”
• “I feel lucky I got to be with you.”
• “I keep replaying the best moments.”
• “You made my day better.”
• “I miss you already, not even kidding.”

Flirty alternatives (playful, teasing)

• “I had a great time… you’re kind of addictive.”
• “Okay, I admit it—I liked you even more in person.”
• “That was fun. We’re doing it again.”
• “I had a great time with you. When’s round two?”
• “You were trouble—in the best way.”
• “I’m still thinking about you, by the way.”
• “You make fun feel effortless.”
• “Next time, I’m picking the place… unless you bribe me.”

Friendship alternatives (platonic, supportive)

• “I had a great time hanging out—needed that.”
• “This was honestly the best kind of catch-up.”
• “I’m really glad we got to chill.”
• “That was a blast—thanks for making time.”
• “I had fun with you. Let’s do this more often.”
• “Being around you always resets my mood.”
• “I enjoyed today. Appreciate you.”
• “We had a great time—same again soon?”

120+ Best Ways to Say “I Had a Great Time With You” (By Vibe)

Sweet & Heartfelt Messages

1. “I had a great time with you today.”
2. “I really enjoyed myself—thank you for the time.”
3. “I’m genuinely happy we met up.”
4. “That was such a good moment for me.”
5. “I loved our time together—felt easy.”
6. “You made my day better. Thank you.”
7. “I had fun with you. I needed that.”
8. “I’m glad we did this.”
9. “I’m still smiling thinking about today.”
10. “I appreciate you—today was really nice.”
11. “I had a wonderful time with you.”
12. “That was honestly one of the best parts of my week.”

Short & Simple One-Liners (text-ready)

13. “Had a great time today.”
14. “I had a great time with you.”
15. “That was fun—thank you.”
16. “I enjoyed that a lot.”
17. “Loved today.”
18. “Good vibes. Great time.”
19. “I had fun with you.”
20. “That was a blast.”
21. “Time well spent.”
22. “Let’s do that again.”
23. “Still smiling.”
24. “I’m glad we hung out.”

Flirty & Fun Texts (date/crush energy)

25. “I had a great time… you’re dangerously charming.”
26. “Okay, that was fun. I want a repeat.”
27. “I had a great time with you. You always make it easy.”
28. “You were my favorite part of today.”
29. “I’m not saying I miss you already… but I do.”
30. “That was cute. You were cute.”
31. “I had fun with you—now I want more.”
32. “You’re trouble, and I like it.”
33. “I had a great time. When are we doing this again?”
34. “You made it hard to say goodbye.”
35. “I’m still thinking about you. Just saying.”
36. “I had a great time with you—don’t get used to me being this nice.”

Romantic & Warm Messages (deeper feelings)

37. “I had a great time with you. It felt really special.”
38. “Tonight felt calm and safe. Thank you.”
39. “I loved being with you. I felt close to you.”
40. “I had such a good time—my heart feels full.”
41. “I’m grateful for tonight. You mean a lot to me.”
42. “Being with you felt like home.”
43. “I had a wonderful time with you. I didn’t want it to end.”
44. “You make ordinary moments feel meaningful.”
45. “I’m glad it was you.”
46. “I had a great time. I feel lucky.”
47. “I keep replaying our best moments.”
48. “Thank you for being you. I loved today.”

Funny & Witty Lines (banter that lands)

49. “I had a great time—my laugh muscles are sore.”
50. “That was fun. I’ll rate it 10/10.”
51. “I had a great time with you. We’re hilarious.”
52. “That was a blast. I demand a sequel.”
53. “Thanks for the fun—my mood needed this update.”
54. “I enjoyed myself. You’re officially a good time.”
55. “I had fun with you. Please don’t become my favorite person.”
56. “That was time well spent. I’d like a refund… in more plans.”
57. “I had a great time. You’re not boring at all. Congrats.”
58. “Had a great time. I’ll allow you to invite me again.”
59. “That was fun. I’m still giggling.”
60. “We had a great time. Our vibe is dangerous.”

Cute & Playful Messages (light teasing)

61. “I had a great time with you, you weirdo.”
62. “That was fun. You’re kinda my favorite.”
63. “I enjoyed today. You’re a good vibe.”
64. “I had fun with you—don’t make me get used to it.”
65. “You were cute today. I noticed.”
66. “I had a great time. You owe me another one.”
67. “That was adorable. You’re adorable.”
68. “I’m glad we hung out. More soon, okay?”
69. “I had a great time with you—same again next week?”
70. “I enjoyed myself. You’re easy to be around.”
71. “I had fun with you. I like your energy.”
72. “Okay, fine. I admit I had a great time.”

Chill & Casual Messages (no pressure)

73. “That was nice. I’m glad we met up.”
74. “Had a great time—thanks for hanging.”
75. “I enjoyed that. Hope you got home safe.”
76. “Fun time. Let’s do it again sometime.”
77. “Good seeing you today.”
78. “That was solid. Appreciate you.”
79. “I had a great time with you—no stress, just good vibes.”
80. “I’m glad we got to catch up.”
81. “That was fun. Have a good night.”
82. “I enjoyed our hangout.”
83. “We had a great time. Let’s keep it going.”
84. “Thanks for today. I had fun.”

Grateful & Appreciative Messages (thank-you style)

85. “Thank you for today—I had a great time with you.”
86. “Thanks for making time. I really enjoyed myself.”
87. “I appreciate you showing up. That meant a lot.”
88. “Thank you for the good energy today.”
89. “I had a great time. Thanks for being so easy to talk to.”
90. “Thanks for the laughs. I needed that.”
91. “I’m grateful we got to spend time together.”
92. “Thank you for planning this. I had a wonderful time.”
93. “I had fun with you—thanks for making it feel comfortable.”
94. “Thanks for being thoughtful. I really enjoyed today.”
95. “I had a great time. I appreciate you.”
96. “Thank you—today was genuinely lovely.”

Confident & Direct Messages (clear interest)

97. “I had a great time with you. I want to see you again.”
98. “I enjoyed myself. Let’s plan another day.”
99. “I had fun with you. I’m into this.”
100. “That was great. I want more time with you.”
101. “I had a great time. I’d like to take you out again.”
102. “I enjoyed today. When are you free next?”
103. “I had a great time with you—let’s lock in another plan.”
104. “I’m glad we met up. Let’s do it again soon.”
105. “I had fun. Next time, we’re doing something even better.”
106. “I enjoyed it. I’m not trying to play it cool.”
107. “We had a great time—let’s not wait too long for the next one.”
108. “I had a great time with you. I’m looking forward to next time.”

Emotional & Meaningful Messages (when it felt special)

109. “I had a great time with you. It meant more than you know.”
110. “Today felt really healing for me. Thank you.”
111. “I enjoyed myself—and I felt understood.”
112. “I had a great time. I needed that kind of connection.”
113. “You made me feel seen. I appreciate you.”
114. “That time together felt important to me.”
115. “I had a wonderful time with you. My heart feels lighter.”
116. “I’m glad we talked. It stayed with me.”
117. “I had a great time. Thank you for being kind.”
118. “I enjoyed today. I felt safe with you.”
119. “I’m grateful for the way today felt.”
120. “I had a great time with you—truly.”

Situation-Specific Messages: Say It Perfectly Every Time

After a First Date (no awkwardness)

A first-date text should be simple and clear—no pressure.

• “I had a great time with you tonight. Get home safe.”
• “Had a great time—would love to do it again.”
• “I really enjoyed myself. Thanks for tonight.”

After a Second/Third Date (show growing interest)

You can add a little more warmth and specificity.

• “I had a great time with you again—our vibe is so easy.”
• “I’m really enjoying getting to know you.”
• “Tonight was even better than last time.”

After Hanging Out With a Friend (no mixed signals)

Keep it clearly platonic and supportive.

• “I had a great time hanging out—needed that.”
• “Thanks for the catch-up. Let’s do it again.”
• “We had a great time. Same plan soon?”

After a Group Hangout (inclusive, friendly tone)

Mention the group so it doesn’t sound like a secret confession.

• “That was such a fun group vibe—had a great time.”
• “I had a great time with you all today.”
• “Loved today. Let’s do a group hang again soon.”

After a Party/Event (fast follow-up texts)

Short + upbeat works best.

• “Had a great time tonight—thanks for inviting me.”
• “That was fun. I’m glad we went.”
• “I had a great time with you—still laughing.”

After a Dinner or Coffee (simple and specific)

Use one detail from the moment.

• “I had a great time with you—coffee + you was a great combo.”
• “Dinner was amazing, but the company was better.”
• “I really enjoyed myself. Let’s do another coffee soon.”

After a Trip/Weekend Together (memorable recap lines)

Reinforce the highlight and the feeling.

• “I had the best time with you this weekend—thank you.”
• “I’m still smiling thinking about the trip.”
• “That weekend with you was time well spent.”

Long-Distance Visits (missing-you + gratitude)

Warm, clear, and a little emotional is fine here.

• “I had a great time with you. I miss you already.”
• “Thank you for the visit—my heart feels full.”
• “Being with you made the distance feel worth it.”

After an Intense/Emotional Conversation (support + appreciation)

Focus on respect, safety, and connection.

• “Thank you for hearing me. I’m glad we talked.”
• “I appreciate you being present. That meant a lot.”
• “I had a great time with you—even the serious parts felt safe.”

How to Say It Without Sounding Clingy or Generic

Add one specific detail (moment, joke, place)

Specific = memorable. Generic = forgettable.
Try: “I had a great time—still thinking about that joke you made at dinner.”

Keep it one to two lines (especially early dating)

Short texts feel confident. Long texts can feel heavy too early.

• Best range: 1–2 lines
• If it felt special, add one extra line—but don’t write a whole essay.

Match their texting style (emoji, punctuation, pace)

If they use emojis, one or two can feel natural. If they text dry, keep it clean.

• Emoji-light example: “Had a great time with you 😊”
• No-emoji example: “I had a great time with you. Thanks again.”

Avoid pressure phrases (what not to say)

Skip lines that force a response or sound insecure:

• “Did you like me?”
• “I hope I wasn’t boring.”
• “Please don’t ghost me.”
• “So what are we now?”

If they reply cold: how to handle it gracefully

Stay calm and keep your dignity.

• “No worries—have a good night.”
• “All good. Take care.”
• “Glad we met up. Talk later.”

If you want a soft follow-up later: “Hope your day’s going well.”

Next-Step Texts: Turn “Great Time” Into Another Plan

Soft invites (low pressure)

• “We should do that again sometime.”
• “If you’re down, we can plan another day.”
• “I’d love to hang again—no rush.”

Direct invites (clear intent)

• “Want to meet again this week?”
• “Are you free Saturday?”
• “Let’s do dinner next time—pick a day.”

Date-night follow-ups (pick a day/time)

Clear is attractive because it’s easy to answer.

• “I had a great time with you. Free Thursday evening?”
• “Let’s do this again—coffee on Sunday?”
• “Next week: Tuesday or Friday?”

If you’re unsure about them (neutral but warm)

• “I had a nice time. Thanks again.”
• “I enjoyed today—hope you did too.”
• “Good seeing you. Take care tonight.”

Message Templates You Can Copy-Paste (Quick Fill-Ins)

Template: first date

“Hey [Name], I had a great time with you tonight. I really enjoyed [specific moment]. Get home safe.”

Template: friend hangout

“Had a great time today—thanks for the hang. Let’s do it again soon.”

Template: romantic night

“I had a great time with you. Being with you felt [warm/comforting/special]. I’d love to see you again.”

Template: group outing

“That was so fun—had a great time with everyone. Let’s plan another group thing soon.”

Template: long-distance visit

“I had the best time with you. Thank you for the visit—already missing you. Let’s plan our next one.”

Common Mistakes to Avoid (And Better Swaps)

Over-texting right after

Mistake: sending 6 follow-ups back-to-back.
Better: one clean message, then let them reply.

Being too vague (“had fun”)

Mistake: “Had fun.”
Better: “I had a great time with you—your stories were the best part.”

Overdoing emojis/compliments

Mistake: too many hearts or intense praise early.
Better: one warm line + one specific detail.

Making it about you only

Mistake: “I had fun, I was great, I enjoyed myself.”
Better: “I had a great time with you—thank you for making it easy.”

Turning it into a relationship talk too soon

Mistake: “So what are we?” right after a hangout.
Better: “I had a great time with you. Want to do it again this week?”

Conclusion

Knowing how to say you had a great time with someone is really about two things: sincerity and simplicity. Whether you text “I had a great time with you,” choose a better variation, or add one specific detail, your message should feel natural, warm, and easy to respond to. Send it at the right time, keep it short, and if you want to see them again, end with a clear next step—because the best compliment is making the next plan happen.

FAQs

How do you tell someone you had an amazing time?

• “I had an amazing time with you—thank you for today.”
• “That was honestly so good. I’m still smiling.”
• “I loved spending time with you. Let’s do it again soon.”
• “You made it such a great time for me.”
• “I had the best time with you—can’t wait for next time.”

What can I say instead of “had a great time”?

• “I really enjoyed myself.”
• “I had an amazing time.”
• “That was so much fun.”
• “It was a blast.”
• “I’m glad we did that.”
• “Time well spent.”
• “I loved hanging out with you.”
• “I’m still smiling thinking about it.”

How do we say we had a great time together?

• “We had such a great time together.”
• “I loved our time together.”
• “That was a really good time for us.”
• “We had so much fun together.”
• “Our time together was the best part of my day.”
• “We should do this again—our vibe is great.”

What to say when you had a good time with someone?

• “I had a really good time with you—thank you.”
• “I enjoyed today a lot. Let’s do it again.”
• “That was fun—glad we got to hang out.”
• “I’m happy we spent time together.”
• “I had a good time with you. Are you free again soon?”