{"id":15005,"date":"2017-08-26T01:00:16","date_gmt":"2017-08-26T08:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=15005"},"modified":"2021-05-31T13:23:07","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T20:23:07","slug":"how-to-tell-someone-you-miss-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/how-to-tell-someone-you-miss-them\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell Someone You Miss Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I miss you<\/em>. What\u2019s so difficult about saying those three little words? A lot, actually. Knowing how to tell someone you miss them or want to spend more time with them can be a daunting conversation. What if they don\u2019t reciprocate, or they think you\u2019re being needy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you\u2019ve been seeing someone for a few weeks and you\u2019d like to move your relationship forward. Maybe you\u2019ve been dating someone for a few months and you sense that you don\u2019t see them as much as you used to. Or maybe you\u2019ve been in a relationship for years and suddenly feel distant from your partner. Many people who want to broach the subject put it off for fear of seeming needy or clingy. But with careful word choice, it is possible to talk about missing someone. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get in the right headspace.
\n<\/strong>First thing\u2019s first: Approach the conversation from a positive place. In telling someone that you miss them or want to spend more time with them, you\u2019re actually paying them a huge compliment. If you go into the conversation already thinking that you\u2019re being clingy, they\u2019ll pick up on it and be more likely to perceive you that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be ok with being vulnerable.
\n<\/strong>Opening yourself up and being vulnerable is no easy task. Kudos for being brave and sharing your needs. Remember, your feelings are valid, so don\u2019t be shy about expressing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know what you\u2019re going to say.
\n<\/strong>Commit your mantra to memory. This way, you won\u2019t get flustered. I recommend using \u201cI\u201d statements. The \u201cI\u201d statement is the secret to every happy relationship; its simple sentence structure allows you to respectfully express your feelings without putting direct pressure on your partner. So, what should you say exactly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be direct.
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s ok to be direct. In fact, clarity is exactly what you\u2019re going for here; the simpler the better. Saying I love spending time together and I want to do it more<\/em> or I feel like we\u2019re growing apart and I don\u2019t want that to happen<\/em> is clear yet succinct. This is your opportunity to tell your partner that you need more from them. If they can\u2019t or don\u2019t want to deliver, you probably don\u2019t want to spend much more time missing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be prepared for any outcome.
\n<\/strong>As with any relationship conversation, you\u2019re opening the door to a variety of potential responses. Just be prepared for whatever comes your way. Hopefully, your partner will understand, and you\u2019ll take a step forward together and begin to see more of each other. Unfortunately, there\u2019s a chance they won\u2019t feel the same way. Even if you don\u2019t get the reaction you hoped for, just know this: It\u2019s a good thing you asked now, because you don\u2019t want to spend any more time missing somebody who won\u2019t miss you back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you miss someone or want to spend more time with them, don\u2019t shy away from your feelings\u2014express them! It\u2019s a nerve-wracking conversation to have, but you\u2019ll be glad you had it. Plus, your partner could be feeling the exact same way. You\u2019ll never know until you make the first move and ask.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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