❤️ Love Emoticons
14 emoticons
Love emoticons express affection, romance, and care through simple text characters. The heart <3 is one of the most iconic emoticons ever created — turn your head sideways and you will see it forms the shape of a heart.
From the classic heart <3 to elaborate kaomoji like (｡♥‿♥｡), love emoticons span cultures and styles. Western emoticons tend to be simple and sideways-read, while Japanese-style love emoticons face the reader directly with detailed facial expressions.
These emoticons are used between partners, friends, and family alike. A simple <3 at the end of a message adds warmth without being overly formal or flowery.
How to Use Love Emoticons
- -<3 is the universal text heart — works in any context from romantic to friendly.
- -<333 adds emphasis for when one heart is not enough.
- -:* represents a kiss — great for close friends and partners.
- -Use ♥ and ♡ when you want an actual heart symbol rather than the text version.
- -(｡♥‿♥｡) and similar kaomoji add a cute, expressive dimension to love messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does <3 mean in text?
The <3 emoticon represents a heart. When you tilt your head to the left, the less-than sign and the number 3 form the shape of a heart. It is used to express love, affection, or that you like something.
What does :* mean?
:* represents a kissing face. The colon is the eyes and the asterisk represents puckered lips. It is commonly used to send a kiss in text messages and online chats.
What is the difference between <3 and ♥?
<3 is a text-based heart emoticon made from keyboard characters, while ♥ is an actual Unicode heart symbol. Both convey the same meaning, but ♥ displays as a proper heart shape without needing to tilt your head.