One of the most confusing text messages to receive from a guy is one that says, “I miss you.”
The exception to this is if you are in a long-term relationship and are away from your partner.
In this case, he is just letting you know that he wishes you were together.
In any other case, responding an “I miss you” message can be a minefield. You have to know what the sender means by “I miss you” in order to respond appropriately.
And “I miss you” can mean many things.
Here are some suggestions for how to respond to an “I miss you” text in various situations.
30 ways to respond when a guy says he misses you
- Aw, you’re the sweetest. I miss you too!
- What a coincidence, I was just thinking about you! Missing you too.
- Thanks for always letting me know how much you care. I’m so lucky to have you in my life.
- I miss you too! Thinking about you all the time.
- You have no idea how much I miss you. Can you talk on the phone later?
- I keep turning over in bed in the morning thinking you’re going to be there ☹ Missing you too and counting down the days till you’re back.
- Tell me more. What about me are you missing? ☺
- You’re the best. Can’t imagine what I would do without you. Hurry home!
- Miss you so very much. Can we go out for dinner when you get back?
- I miss you too. Can’t tell you how much it means that you’re part of my life.
- Miss you too. I love doing life with you.
- This long-distance thing sucks. I can’t wait to live together again soon. Miss you every day.
- That was such a nice message to receive. I know we’ve only been on a few dates, but I feel exactly the same.
- Aw, I miss you too. Such a shame we’re both so busy this week. I can’t wait for our date on the weekend.
- I feel the same. My apartment feels really empty without you, which is so funny since we’ve only known each other a few weeks.
- I love that you can say that after just a few dates. I feel exactly the same. I think when you know, you know.
- Hey, you don’t know for how long I’ve been hoping you would say that. I’ve missed you terribly since the day we broke up.
- I’ve really been struggling since the breakup. I miss you every day. Can we get together to talk sometime?
- Hey, you don’t know how much it means to me to hear that. I’m just worried about getting hurt again. Do you really mean what you said?
- I miss you so much too. I just feel so scared of getting hurt again. Please don’t play with my emotions if you aren’t serious about this.
- Well, I wasn’t expecting that message. I miss you too. I still love you very much.
- It’s so hard not having you in my life. I miss you every single day. Do you still feel like breaking up was the right thing to do?
- Hey, it’s sweet of you to reach out but I feel like it’s better if we don’t talk right now. I still feel like we made the right decision by breaking up and I think it will be hard for either of us to move on if we stay in touch.
- Hey, of course I miss you too, but I think it was for the best that we went our separate ways. I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart.
- Hi, I was surprised to see a text from you since we agreed to give each other space. This was never going to be easy for either of us, but I really think it’s better not to talk at the moment.
- I’m sorry that these last few weeks have been so hard. I miss what we used to have too, but I think we made the right decision by calling things off.
- Oh, hi yourself. What do you mean, you miss me?
- So…you miss me, huh? What would we be doing if we were together?
- Stop being such a flirt. Focus on your work trip. I’ll see you when you’re back.
- In like a “I miss my super cool friend” type of way? Or in a “I miss you because I want more” type of way?
How to respond when a guy you are in a relationship with says he misses you
If a long-term partner tells you that he misses you, he usually means exactly what he just said. He means that he is feeling your absence and wishes that the two of you could be together.
Here are few suggestions for how to respond to his “I miss you” text to make his day and make the separation a little easier on the both of you.
1. Aw, you’re the sweetest. I miss you too!
When your partner texts you that he misses you, let him know you appreciate that he has taken time out of his day to let you know how he is feeling. Telling him he is the sweetest is sure to make him smile.
Let him know you miss him too so that he knows you feel the same.
2. What a coincidence, I was just thinking about you! Missing you too.
If you pulled your phone out of your bag to let your man know you miss him, only to see that he just messaged to say, “I miss you,” respond that you we’re just thinking about him.
This will make him feel special and assure him that the feeling is mutual.
3. Thanks for always letting me know how much you care. I’m so lucky to have you in my life.
This is a heartfelt response to send when you are genuinely moved by an “I miss you” text.
Life is so busy that we often go long periods of time without telling the people we love how much they mean to us. Relationships are much better when we regularly express our care for each other.
Telling your partner you feel lucky to have him in your life will be sure to make his day.
4. I miss you too! Thinking about you all the time.
The main message we want to convey when we say, “I miss you” to someone is that they are on our mind.
Responding to a guy saying he misses you by saying you are thinking about him all the time will reassure him that you are just as invested in the relationship as he is.
5. You have no idea how much I miss you. Can you talk on the phone later?
If you are seriously missing someone and feel a little bit lost without them, why not suggest a phone call.
The combination of expressing that you miss your partner an incomprehensible amount and asking for a call will let him know that you are struggling to cope without him and that he should be extra caring towards you while you are apart.
6. I keep turning over in bed in the morning thinking you’re going to be there ☹ Missing you too and counting down the days till you’re back.
In order to avoid responding with the typical “I miss you too!” text, why not tell an anecdote about your day that demonstrates how missing your partner actually manifests in your life.
Did you accidentally cook two portions of food? Or did you come home, open the door, and call their name? Let them know.
By describing your world without them, you’ll remind them of everything that is waiting for them the next time they see you.
7. Tell me more. What about me are you missing? ☺
To get the conversation going, you can cheekily ask them what exactly they miss about you. Get ready for a stream of compliments, which you can then return.
This is a great way to connect, even when you are miles apart.
8. You’re the best. Can’t imagine what I would do without you. Hurry home!
No one doesn’t like hearing that they’re the best!
Telling your partner that you can’t imagine what you would do without them and encouraging to come home as quickly as possible will make them extra excited to see you again.
9. Miss you so very much. Can we go out for dinner when you get back?
Talk is cheap. If someone says they miss you, why not turn that sentiment into a concrete plan.
Let them know you miss them too and then suggest an exciting date.
10. I miss you too. Can’t tell you how much it means that you’re part of my life.
This is an especially good response to send a partner telling you they miss you if you have been going through a rough time recently.
Any time there are relationship troubles, it helps to reassure your partner that you are grateful to have them in your life.
While it might sound a bit sincere, there is nothing wrong with sharing a heartfelt sentiment with the person you love.
11. Miss you too. I love doing life with you.
If you want to let your boyfriend know you miss them but don’t want to have to adopt a sincere tone, tell them you “love doing life” with them.
What you are essentially saying is that your partnership means the world to you.
By saying it in a funny way, you are keeping things lighthearted.
12. This long-distance thing sucks. I can’t wait to live together again soon. Miss you every day.
You may be in one of those strong relationships that is making long-distance work.
If your other half lets you know they miss you from halfway across the world, you can tell them that you hate not being near them by telling them “this long-distance thing sucks.”
Let them know you can’t wait to live together. This will remind them how bright your future is.
How to respond when a guy you are casually dating says he misses you
What does it mean if you aren’t serious with someone yet and they tell you miss you? Well, this is a clear sign they are developing feelings for you.
Here are a few ways you could respond to let him know you feel the same!
13. That was such a nice message to receive. I know we’ve only been on a few dates, but I feel exactly the same.
The best way to encourage a behavior is to engage in positive reinforcement by rewarding it.
So, tell the guy you’re seeing that you were happy to get his message. Then express that despite the brief time you’ve known each other, you miss him too.
Letting him know exactly where he stands with you will encourage him to be clear with you in return.
14. Aw, I miss you too. Such a shame we’re both so busy this week. I can’t wait for our date on the weekend.
When you are first building a relationship, it is important to sound excited about the plans you make with the person you are seeing.
This keeps the momentum of the relationship going and encourages the other person to feel excited too.
Responding to “I miss you” by reminding your guy that you will see each other soon will turn their feeling of missing you into anticipation.
15. I feel the same. My apartment feels really empty without you, which is so funny since we’ve only known each other a few weeks.
Respond to someone telling you they miss you by talking about a place you were together recently. This will bring back happy memories of the last time they were there.
Telling someone that you already consider them a cornerstone of your life will confirm that the closeness they feel is reciprocated.
16. I love that you can say that after just a few dates. It shows confidence. I feel exactly the same. I think when you know, you know.
Let’s be honest, it can be hard to tell someone you don’t know that well that you miss them.
Reward your man’s self-confidence by telling him that you love that he can already tell you he misses you.
Letting him know you feel the same way will be sure to boost his mood.
How to respond when an ex says he misses you and you want to get back together
The most exciting person to get an “I miss you” text from is an ex that you miss.
When you see your ex’s name pop up on your screen you may get flashbacks to when you were considering how to respond to their breakup text.
If you want to get back together, encourage the conversation. That said, be on your guard. Things surely ended for a reason, and you don’t want to get your heart broken again.
Here are a few suggestions for how to manage this exhilarating and dangerous situation.
17. Hey, you don’t know for how long I’ve been hoping you would say that. I’ve missed you terribly since the day we broke up.
If you want to put all your cards on the table right away, let your ex know that you’ve been hoping to receive exactly the message they just sent you.
Telling them you have missed them since you broke up is a clear sign to them that you would like to make another go of it.
18. I’ve really been struggling since the breakup. I miss you every day. Can we get together to talk sometime?
If you are still reeling from how things ended with your ex and he sends you a text telling you he misses you, don’t feel like you need to hide how you are really feeling.
Tell him in no uncertain terms that you have found the breakup difficult and that you miss him all the time. Then suggest meeting up to discuss your relationship.
How things are meant to play between the two of you will probably become clear once you get the chance to talk in person.
19. Hey, you don’t know how much it means to me to hear that. I’m just worried about getting hurt again. Do you really mean what you said?
The only thing harder than an ex asking you how you are is an ex telling you they miss you.
After all, if you wish that you were still together with your ex and they tell you they miss you, it is impossible not to get your hopes up.
Make it clear to your ex that you fear jumping right back into the relationship because you don’t want to get hurt again. This will let them know that they should be careful not to promise anything they can’t deliver.
20. I miss you so much too. I just feel so scared of getting hurt again. Please don’t play with my emotions if you aren’t serious about this.
This is another response that makes clear to your ex that he has to tread carefully. He has already hurt you and should take care not to lead you on again unless he has serious intentions.
Warning him not to play with your emotions sends a clear message that you won’t tolerate being treated badly.
21. Well, I wasn’t expecting that message. I miss you too. I still love you very much.
If you are surprised to hear from your ex, it may be because he is finally texting back after a long time. If the thing he chooses to text back after a long period of ignoring you is, “I miss you,” you find yourself in a highly confusing situation.
The best thing to do in this situation is to get straight to the point. Let him know you weren’t expecting him to tell you he misses you.
If you are still in love with him and miss him, just tell him this. You won’t get a better opportunity to let him know how you feel.
22. It’s so hard not having you in my life. I miss you every single day. Do you still feel like breaking up was the right thing to do?
If you want to know the honest answer about whether ex wishes that you were still together, simply ask him.
The time for being coy is long past, so why not come right out ask if he thinks your breakup was for the best.
How to respond when an ex says he misses you and you don’t want to get back together
While an “I miss you” text from an ex you miss is exhilarating, an “I miss you text” from an ex that you were hoping not to hear from again may make you feel like there is a pit in your stomach.
The best and kindest way to respond to an ex saying he misses you if you don’t feel the same way is to suggest you stop talking to each other.
23. Hey, it’s sweet of you to reach out but I feel like it’s better if we don’t talk right now. I still feel like we made the right decision by breaking up and I think it will be hard for either of us to move on if we stay in touch.
No matter how much resentment you still harbor towards your ex, it probably took them a lot of courage to reach out, so don’t crush them by being rude or unfriendly.
Instead, explain why you would rather not be in touch with them at the moment.
24. Hey, of course I miss you too, but I think it was for the best that we went our separate ways. I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart.
It often happens that by the end of a romantic relationship you still love your partner, you are just no longer in love with them.
There is no harm in letting your ex know you miss him too as long as you are clear that you still think the breakup was for the best.
25. Hi, I was surprised to see a text from you since we agreed to give each other space. This was never going to be easy for either of us, but I really think it’s better not to talk at the moment.
If you clearly asked your ex to give you space and he then texts you to tell you that he misses you, you can express that you weren’t expecting to hear from him.
Acknowledge that cutting off contact isn’t easy for you either, but that you still think it is the best way forward. Your ex will hopefully understand where you stand and leave you alone.
26. I’m sorry that these last few weeks have been so hard. I miss what we used to have too, but I think we made the right decision by calling things off.
When dealing with someone who is clearly still in love you, you need to handle them with kid gloves because they will take everything you say to heart.
Be as kind as you can while be unflinchingly clear that stand by the decision to break up.
How to respond when a flirty friend says he misses you
What should you do when a guy sends you an “I miss you text” and they are officially only your friend?
If you have always had a flirty friendship and enjoy bantering with each other, it can be difficult to tell where the line is between friends and more than friends.
If your friend texts you that he misses you, you should use your response to try to figure out what he means. Is he just being friendly? Or does he mean something more?
27. Oh, hi yourself. What do you mean, you miss me?
This is a very straightforward way to try to assess what your guy friend means.
Ask him what he means and wait to see what he says before deciding what to say next.
28. So…you miss me, huh? What would we be doing if we were together?
If you want to keep the flirty tone of the conversation going, ask him what you would be doing if you were together.
If his “I miss you” text was innocent, he will say that you would be doing the usual friendly things you always do, like watch Star Wars or comment on each other’s Tinder matches.
However, if he says something more suggestive, you will know that he sees you as more than a friend.
29. Stop being such a flirt. Focus on your work trip. I’ll see you when you’re back.
If you know that your guy friend just has an extremely flirty personality, tell him off and instruct him to get back to work.
Tell him you’ll see him when he’s back and leave it at that. After all, you’re no mind reader. If he wants something more than friendship with you, he’s going to have to find the courage to tell you this clearly.
30. In like a “I miss my super cool friend” type of way? Or in a “I miss you because I want more” type of way?
If you suspect that your friend may actually be trying to tell you that he has feelings for you, ask a question that will all but force him to admit this.
Ask him what way he misses you in and see what he says.
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