11 psychological signs someone missed you

It’s hard to know how someone feels about you when you’re not with them.

We can try to read their mind, consider what they might be thinking, and wonder why they aren’t reaching out to us.

But it’s nearly impossible to know what they are really thinking—at least without some special insight.

Here are 11 psychological signs someone misses you, so that you will always know:

1) They want to spend more time with you

If someone wants to spend more time with you, it’s probably a sign that they miss you.

Spending time with someone isn’t as easy as wanting to—it takes effort.

If a friend has been distant recently and you’ve noticed that they want to spend more time with you, it’s a good sign.

It means that they like being around you and that they miss you.

For example, let’s say that you and a friend have not been spending a lot of time together recently, and out of nowhere, they reach out and want to hang out with you a lot more.

It might be a sign that they miss you and that they want to spend more time with you.

Of course, this one is relatively self-explanatory.

2) They constantly talk about you

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If a friend is constantly bringing you up in conversations, it might be a sign that they miss you.

Friends talk about everything, including the people in their lives.

If they normally talk about the people that they love and miss, but you have become absent, that’s a good sign.

If you are in a friend’s life but they rarely talk about you, that might be a sign that they don’t think about you as much as you think they do.

It’s not a bad thing necessarily, but you might want to ask them why you aren’t a topic of conversation.

You see, you won’t really figure this out unless you have mutual friends who are privy to all of the things that you and your friend talk about.

But if they let you know that someone is talking about you a lot, that’s a good sign they miss you!

3) They try to find ways to see you more often

If a friend who has been distant suddenly tries to find ways to see you more often, it’s a good sign that they miss you.

If you have a friend who has been distant recently and they are always asking you to get coffee or suggesting that you meet up, it’s a good sign that they miss you.

If they have been distant lately but suddenly try to see you more, it’s a good sign.

It means that they are actively trying to see you, which means that they miss you and want to see you more.

You see, they might even come up with excuses of why they need to see you more.

It might be because they have something to tell you or that they need your advice.

But if they are trying to see you more, it’s a good thing.

4) A relationship coach confirms it

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5) They want to give you your space, but will respond to your texts quickly when you reach out

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If someone has been distant but they respond to your texts quickly when you reach out to them, it’s a good sign that they miss you.

If someone has been distant but then responds to your texts quickly when you reach out to them, it’s a good sign.

Even if they are responding quickly because they want to give you your space, it’s still a good sign.

It means that they want to give you your space but will respond to your texts quickly when you reach out.

Maybe they don’t want to bother you too much, but their quick replies are an excellent way to tell you that they miss you and that they want you in their life!

They are giving you your space and not overly bothering you, but they still want to see you more.

6) They miss the nice things you do for them and mention it

If a friend misses the nice things you do for them, they will mention it.

If you do something nice for a friend, but they never mention it again, it might be a sign that they don’t miss you.

When someone misses you, they will mention the nice things you do for them.

You see, people tend to get very nostalgic when they miss someone.

They remember all the beautiful times you’ve had together and they miss the nice things you do for them.

If a friend who has been distant suddenly mentions something that you’ve done for them, it’s a good sign that they miss you.

When you do something nice for a friend, but they never mention it again, it might be a sign that they don’t miss you.

7) They show up in places where they know you will be

If a friend who has been distant suddenly shows up in places where they know you will be, it’s a good sign that they miss you.

In other words, it means that they miss you and want to see you.

For example, let’s say that you always hang out in a café and suddenly, someone keeps coming into that same café “out of coincidence”.

Trust me, it was no coincidence, they just wanted to see you.

They weren’t trying to be sneaky; they just wanted to see you and they did it in a way that made you feel special.

If a friend who has been distant suddenly shows up in places where they know you will be, it’s a good sign that they miss you.

8) They are more likely to ask about you and your life

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If a friend who has been distant suddenly starts asking about you and your life, it’s a good sign that they miss you.

For example, let’s say that you have been spending a lot of time with a friend lately, but then you start to drift apart. They start to back off and cancel plans when you ask to hang out.

But suddenly, they start to ask about your life again, what does that mean?

It might be a sign that they miss you and want to know more about you and your life.

9) Their body language changes when you’re around

If a friend’s or partner’s body language changes when you’re around, it might be a sign that they miss you.

If you have a friend who has been distant lately, but their body language changes when you’re around, it’s a good sign.

It means that they miss you and want to see you again.

Some signs of positive body language are:

  • turning towards you when you enter a room
  • smiling at you when they see you
  • mirroring your body language
  • having relaxed, open body language
  • etc.

10) They get anxious easily

If a friend gets anxious when they don’t hear from you, it might be a sign that they miss you.

It means that they want you to hang out with them again and that they want to see you.

Not hanging out with you might be making them feel anxious that you don’t want anything to do with them anymore.

They might start to feel anxious that you have moved on without them, which makes them miss you.

Of course, that is probably not the case, but you will notice that they seem anxious and react differently when you are around.

11) They are constantly checking in on social media​ ​for updates about you

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If someone who has been distant suddenly starts checking in on your social media accounts, it’s a good sign that they miss you.

The best way to tell if someone misses you is to look at their social media.

You can tell if someone misses you and wants to see you again by checking to see if they are checking in on any of your social media accounts.

If they have stopped following you on social media but suddenly start again, it’s a good sign.

It means that they have missed you and have decided to follow you again.

You see, social media is a great way for people to connect again.

If a friend who has been distant suddenly starts checking in on your social media, it’s a good sign that they miss you.

What now?

If someone misses you, the choice is ultimately up to you.

Do you want to spend time with them?

Do you want to see them again?

Do you want to resolve the issue and make things right?

If you do, and they show these signs, then there is nothing standing in your way of being together again!

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Anna Scheucher

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