Need help translating Valentine's card

Question

My girlfriend is from Mexico but only speaks a little English. I am just beginning to learn Spanish, about 3 months, and need help translating a Valentine's Day card from English to Spanish. I want to write it on the inside of the card for her. Thanks for the help!

Just want you to know how much you mean to me and how happy I am to have you in my life.

I got this from the translator though I know they are not always accurate.

Sólo quiero que sepan lo mucho que significas para mí y lo feliz que estoy para tenerte en mi vida.

Thanks again!

Hi, welcome to the forum, Redge! - rac1, Feb 6, 2013

Answer 1

I'm no expert, but here's my take on it:

Sólo quiero que sepas que me importas mucho y lo feliz que estoy para tenerte en mi vida.

Good, but a bit, sort of stuffy. - annierats, Feb 7, 2013

I voted, in order to avoid hurting your feelings in case you're sensitive, note. - annierats, Feb 7, 2013

Answer 2

I agree with rodneyp, except for one word:

"lo feliz que estoy de/por tenerte en"

You may also say:

"Sólo quiero que sepas lo mucho que significas para mí y lo feliz que estoy por tenerte en mi vida."

Hola, Carlos! - rac1, Feb 6, 2013

Hola Annie. =) - -cae-, Feb 6, 2013

de/por, of course, I should have known that. Good call. - rodneyp, Feb 6, 2013

are you caefuego? - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 6, 2013

A few typos, as usual. - annierats, Feb 7, 2013

cae, porwqueno escrias al dueño del sitio y le ofrece tus talentos, no hay nadie, en este momento, puede que te page! - annierats, Feb 7, 2013

Answer 3

Since your girlfriend is from Mexico, she will probably be more impressed with "por tenerte a mi lado". This frase is used more for lovers where "en mi vida" could be said to anyone such as family members, good friends, etc.

Answer 4

Thank you for all the input!

Answer 5

Te quiero. Keep it simple!

Answer 6

por tenerte a mi lado