Goodbyes are never easy — one being a friend to depart to start a new job, or a friend to relocate and settle in a foreign land, or a loved one to embark on a new start. It’s then that penning a goodbye greeting card, which touches the heart, becomes the need of the hour. It’s not goodbye forever; it’s about celebrating the bond, moments, and bidding them adieu with love and hope.
At Theecards.com, we’re confident that a true farewell card will make a lasting impact. Tell us how you might write a message that not only stays in your head but is also warm and deeply touching.
1. Begin with a sincere greeting
Before diving into feelings and memories, establish a warm, sincere greeting. Formal (depending on the relationship) (“Dear [Name],”) or informal (“Hey [Name]!” or even their name, followed by a comma).
The goal? Help them feel seen and appreciated from the start.
Example:
“Dear Alex,”
“Hey Priya,”
Tip: Punctuation with their name immediately makes it personal.
2. Say Your Feelings Honestly
Don’t get all flowery or poetic on me — honesty is the best policy. Be honest about how much you will miss them, how they’ve changed your life, and what you’ve learned from them.
Some ideas to get you started:
“Working with you has been an absolute pleasure because.”
“You’ve made such a big impact on my life.”
“I’ll always be grateful for the time we.”
Example: “Waving goodbye is difficult because you’ve become such a big part of my everyday life. Your smile, your kindness, and your intelligence have left an impression that I will never forget.”
3. Refer to an Inside Joke or a Special Memory
Nothing is better than tugs at the heartstrings that can be verbalized. Talking about a humorous moment, a tough battle you rode out together as a couple, or a special conversation is a confession in itself that you did, indeed, care about your moments with them.
Example: “Do you remember the evening that we worked till midnight completing that wacky project and joking and teasing each other into the early morning and pizza? Those were the days, I’ll miss them more than you can imagine.”
Even a desk joke (aka “P.S. Always check the coffee pot!”) will put a smile on their faces and remind them of your collaboration.
4. Wishing You All the Best for the Years Ahead
A going-away card is not just about the past — it’s also about looking ahead at what’s in store for them. Express your support and enthusiasm for their future endeavors.
Wish messages may be:
“I’m excited to see all the wonderful things you will do.”
“Your new organization is lucky to have you — you’ll be great.”
“Wishing you boundless adventures, success, and happiness in the years to come!”
This sets them off into their future with strength and optimism.
5. Finish On A Warm And Joyful Note
It is important what you say as you sign off on your farewell card. You would like the absolute last thing that they hear from you to be one that brings them a smile (or that brings them a bit of snivel!).
You can conclude with:
“I’ll miss you more than I can say.”
“This is not goodbye, but a ‘see you later’.”
“Stay in touch — I’m excited to hear all about all of your great adventures!”
Sign-offs to use:
With love,
Forever grateful,
Wishing you the best,
Your friend always,
Warm hugs
6. Make It Personal!
At Theecards.com, we believe a personal touch can be the clincher. Perhaps you include a favorite quote that resonates with their journey, a doodle if you’re a sketcher, or even a hand-written love letter in an electronic card.
Some goodbye quotes you’ll adore:
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A.A. Milne
“Each new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Seneca
“Goodbyes are not forever, are not the end; it simply means I’ll miss you until we meet again.”
Sensory details such as these transform a generic message into one they will never forget.
A Simple Example Goodbye Message
Below is some advice you can use to your benefit:
Dear Maya,
Gosh, the day has finally arrived when we have to say goodbye to you! You have not only been a great colleague but also a mentor, a friend who stood by my side, and a great friend. I will always treasure memories of our pre-dawn brainstorming sessions (and gallons of coffee that we downed!).
Your spark and enthusiasm left such a lasting impression, and I have absolutely no doubt you’ll do wonders with your next endeavor. Don’t lose contact — I’ll miss you so, so, so much.
Wishing you a world full of laughter, success, and happiness!
Love and appreciation,
Priya
Farewell Card Writing Hints to Quicken the Pace
Begin with a warm greeting
Mean it, mean it
Make them smile or create a memory
Send them off with a positive note
Finish on a warm positivity
Add personal touches
Final Thoughts
Writing a goodbye card that touches the heart is less about using big words or melodrama — it is merely about being you, considerate, and genuine. Individuals remember most their memories regarding the content of the words and less regarding eloquence.
And when the time comes to send that perfect goodbye card, Theecards.com is on hand to help make it easy, elegant, and memorable. Something humorous, tear-jerking, or just plain sentimental? We have the perfect card to accompany your perfect message.
Want to make someone’s goodbye a little more memorable? Get writing today — the goodbye they’ll never forget is just a few real words away.
