Billions of texts are sent and received everyday. Texting is the most used form of communication for American adults under 50 years old.
We talk to a lot of people daily. Misinterpretations are bound to happen especially if the message is through a combination of letters and numbers.
Here is one example of a commonly misinterpreted message:
‘Hey, I miss you…’ Ever received this text?
Sometimes it comes from a long-distance partner. It may also be a sweet message from a friend. Perhaps, it comes from an ex you thought you’d never hear from again.
Whoever it comes from, responding to an ‘I miss you’ text can be tricky. You have to be careful of the words choose because they can be misinterpreted by the receiver.
Even if you miss the person back, finding the right words is not always easy, primarily through text. Moreover, how do you respond if you don’t miss that person? Should you pretend, be honest, or not respond at all?
If you’re stuck on how to respond to ‘I miss you’, you’re in the right place. Below we’ve included some of the best responses to help you craft the perfect message.
What does IMY mean in texting?
IMY means I miss you.
It’s one of many abbreviations texters use to keep messages short and sweet.
You may already know common abbreviations like lol (laugh out loud) and ‘ty’ (thank you).
Check out the following abbreviations that can be used in the same text!
- Wyd (what are you doing?)
- Imy (I miss you)
- Lmk (let me know)
- Ily (I love you)
Hey, wyd? Imy, lmk when it is a good time to call. Ily.
How to respond to I miss you
There are various ways to respond to ‘I miss you.’ The interaction usually depends on the level of the relationship between the two people involved. Keep reading for the best responses that suit any occasion.
Sweet responses to I miss you
These sweet responses to ‘I miss you’ will let the sender know that you two are on the same page.
Missing someone is hard, but it’s a little easier when we know the other person misses us too.
On the other hand, knowing how much we miss each other can make things harder, so keep it light with these short and sweet replies.
Bonus tip: only send these replies if you genuinely mean them. That’s much better than sending them sweet nothings for the sake of a nice text message.
I miss you too.
Simple. Straightforward. Direct. Sometimes an ‘I miss you’ message doesn’t need a long-winded reply.
Keep it short and sweet with I miss you too to let them know you feel the same way.
I’ve been thinking about you.
Let them know that you haven’t forgotten about them.
If it’s a partner from a long-distance relationship or a friend you haven’t seen in a while, letting them know that you’ve been thinking about them is sure to give them a warm feeling.
It’ll remind them that even though you two are apart, they’re still with you in your heart and mind.
The days are long without you.
If you’ve got a romantic partner but haven’t been able to see them for some time and they miss you, let them know just how much you’re missing them too.
Tell them that days in your life are longer when they’re not around.
I wish you were here.
If you miss them, you probably wish they were here with you.
Don’t keep that sentiment to yourself. Instead, share it with them.
There may be a very valid reason you can’t be together right now – maybe you go to different colleges, or one of you has had to travel for work.
Let them know that your heart is missing a piece and that you wish you two could be together right now.
I can’t wait to see you!
Missing someone can bring up feelings like sadness and disappointment.
The person who has sent you an ‘I miss you’ text probably feels that way. Still, you don’t need to perpetuate the sadness.
You two are not together right now, and there may be nothing at all you can do to change that.
Instead of wallowing in relationship self-pity or making the other feel sadder, try a more uplifting response.
Don’t focus on the fact that you two are not together but instead shift your attention to the excitement and happiness you know you’ll feel when you eventually get to see them again.
I wish I could fast-forward time.
Have you ever missed someone so much that you wished you could fast forward time?
Sometimes we want to be with our loved ones so badly that the time between now and eventually seeing them feels like forever.
Even when you miss someone, it’s important to live your own life, not wasting the days just because someone, in particular, isn’t around.
I’m counting the days until I get to see you again.
Let them know that you’re looking forward to seeing them again and that you measure time by the days they’re not around.
Sometimes when we miss someone a lot, it’s nice to know that they think about the future when we get to be with that person again.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Remind them that they may be missing you more because you’re not there.
Sometimes when we can’t have what we want, we see the object of our desire as the key to our happiness.
That’s not true, and it’s good to be reminded of that sometimes.
Funny responses to I miss you
Instead of the lovey-dovey romantic sentiment that typically follows an ‘I miss you’ text, try these funny replies instead.
They’re sure to give your friend or partner a laugh, but make sure you both share the same humor!
A tactless joke reply may be taken the wrong way if you two don’t have shared banter.
Try the following replies if you feel like you can crack a joke without hurting any feelings:
New phone, who is?
Take a number.
I would miss me too.
Don’t miss it next time!
Join the club!
I’m sure you do!
I’ve sent a flying kiss. It should arrive at your door in 5-10 business days.
I miss you like an idiot misses the point!
Flirty responses to I miss you
A flirty response is a good response.
Remember that this is a text conversation, so it doesn’t need to be long-winded. Short, flirty replies can make the conversation fun and shift focus away from the sad aspects of missing someone.
What do you miss about me?
What would you do if we were together?
What will you do when you see me?
I miss your face.
I miss your body.
I miss touching you.
Get ready for when I see you again.
How much do you miss me?
If only we were in the same room together…
It’s not just my heart that misses you.
All I want is a long and tight hug from you.
Honest responses to I miss you
When you get an ‘I miss you’ text from someone you don’t really miss, such as an ex or a friend you’ve outgrown, it’s better to be honest.
Texting is easy – there’s no commitment to engage and be present in the conversation. As such, it’s easy to lie.
Are you literally missing that person? Or are you mindlessly replying to their emotional text?
You can lie to that person and tell them you miss them too, or you can practice honesty with them and yourself and tell them how you really feel.
Being authentic and honest with people sometimes comes off as cold or harsh but appearing that way through genuine honesty is better than deceiving yourself and others through false sentiment.
I don’t feel the same way.
If you don’t miss them too, don’t lie. Pretending you miss someone just for being nice or convenient isn’t fair.
Sure, that person may have had no business telling you they miss you in the first place, but take this opportunity to let your true feelings be known.
I missed you once, but I don’t anymore.
Be honest about the fact there was a time when you missed this person, but that time has passed.
It’s sad to admit such a feeling, but it should be acknowledged if it’s true. It also helps the person who sent the text understand how things are now.
I don’t want to talk like this.
If someone telling you they miss you brings up some complicated feelings, and you don’t feel like dealing with them right now, that’s perfectly fine.
You don’t have to engage in that conversation about one person missing another if you really don’t want to.
I miss you too, but we’re better off apart, don’t you think?
Appeal to the rational mind of the texter by acknowledging there are things about them that you miss, but the negative aspects of you two being together outweigh the positives.
If it’s an ex, you probably brought up this fact in the past. Reiterate it to help the person realize that your history is over and that you’re living differently in the present.
Other ways to respond to I miss you
Texts and calls are not the only ways you can let someone know you miss them too. Instead of the written word, try the following!
Send a picture
If you miss them too, send a picture of yourself.
It could be a picture of you happy, out and about with something funny in the background, or it could be a picture of you in bed looking sad because they’re not there.
However you choose to do it, remember that a picture says a thousand words.
Send a song
Got a song stuck in your head? Share it with them. Heard a song that reminds you of them? Let them know.
Music and art are great ways to share emotions and sentiments. They break the monotony of a text conversation and add deeper layers of meaning to the interaction.
Conclusion
The suggestions on how to respond to I miss you may not apply to everyone. Our lives are so dynamic that even our feelings change constantly. One minute you miss the person, and the next instant, you feel disdain.
Missing someone can be challenging, but accepting the facts and circumstances we find ourselves in is essential.
You can’t live your entire life missing someone else.
If you have a close friend or partner who is far away and they hit you up with an I miss you text; the best response is to keep it relatively light.
You can indulge in how much you miss that person, but often, you both end up feeling lonely. You share the same sentiment and are reminded of your love for each other, but reality inevitably sets in, and you realize the person isn’t there, no matter how texts are sent back and forth.
That’s why it’s sometimes better to keep the replies short and sweet; you can be cute and romantic, but again keep it short.
Long-winded messages are good too – sometimes they offer the one missing you a chance to hear our voice through text or re-read your texts when they miss you again.
Still, don’t overindulge – you’ll only make your heart miss the other person even more, and vice versa.
