Should I Tell Him I Miss Him?

Everyone wants to be reminded that they are missed, even guys. Especially if it's coming from a woman he is attracted to, or someone he's dating. Telling him that you miss him lets him know that he is a special part of your life and that his presence (or the lack of it) will indeed affect your day.

Letting him know that you miss him acts as proof of your connection and shared affection. It guarantees him that you have feelings for him and that whatever you're feeling is the real thing, as opposed to something you believe will pass after a few days.

So if you're asking yourself, "should I tell him I miss him", the simple answer is yes.

Why?

Because the fact that you miss him is already a sign that he's important to you. Why would you play love games and act like you don't feel what you're feeling?

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Do Guys Like To Hear They're Missed?

Yes. Everyone does. Especially coming from a person of importance. When you begin to feel stirrings of feelings like longing and missing your guy, then you are definitely catching feelings. Simply put, missing someone is a signboard that lets you know (in glaring lights) that you have feelings for him.

It can also be considered a reminder that whatever you feel for your guy is neither wavering nor is it going away anytime soon. It means that you have successfully connected with him in an emotional and fundamental kind of way and that you now consider him a considerable part of your life.

Furthermore, when you let him know how much you miss him, it makes him feel safe and confident and a lot more secure in your relationship. He knows that you will never look at another guy and that even though you're far apart, you will be thinking of him. He is reassured of his place in your heart and life. You are, in turn, much more secure in the truth of your connection.

Should You Tell Your Ex That You Miss Him?

The answer to this question depends a lot on how your relationship ended. It goes without saying that you probably were both hurt by it- unless, of course, you didn't love each other. However, if you parted as amicably as you could, then yes, your ex will definitely appreciate you telling him you miss him. Especially if you were friends first before you became partners.

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This doesn't mean that you are planning on getting back together. You already realized that you both did your best, and it still wasn't enough. However, expressing your feelings in this way validates the fact that you shared time, effort, emotions, tears, laughter, etc. It proves that at one point in time, you were together. Even though you ended up hurting one another, still, it wasn't a complete waste of time. This means that you don't regret it.

See there? Even men you consider your ex want a reminder that they are loved (once loved) and that they are missed.

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How Do You Tell A Guy You Miss Him?

For a lot of people, actions speak louder than words. This means that you will have to make him see and feel how much you miss him, instead of only telling him about it. Because while men sometimes listen, whatever action you show them makes more of an impression than your words.

You can, for example, douse a stuffed toy or a pillow with his cologne and hug it close to you whenever he's away. Or perhaps, you can use some of his shirts to help you feel comfortable enough to sleep better, even when you're apart.

Don't text him or call him with an "I miss you" all the time. Try to do it occasionally, and only when you terribly miss him. This is so that he won't think you're just telling him you miss him because you got used to it. Make sure he realizes that you feel terribly lonely without him.

Use both your actions and your words. It's always better to be sure about these things, so don't take any chances in letting your guy know how much he means to you.

Also, try not to overwhelm him with your self-expression. Don't send him a thousand "I miss you" texts, for example. Also, no matter how much you can't help yourself, try to hold back from calling him in the middle of the night to let him know you miss him. This is only romantic in the movies, where the characters don't have real jobs in the morning.

In the real world, it stinks of desperation. It also makes you look too eager. Try to give your guy a bit of a challenge by making him say it first if you can. This is because your zeal will probably scare him away. Do it just enough times that he will know you are sincere. Also, try to choose the most opportune moment to let him know.

If He Doesn't Say "I Miss You," Does This Mean He Doesn't Have Feelings For Me?

No, not necessarily. Most men aren't the vocal sort. A lot of them detest any form of sloppy and too emotional self-expression. They like to be in control all the time. This is why your guy probably doesn't tell you that he misses you.

However, even when he doesn't say it, it should be evident from his actions that he does miss you. He will probably hug you so tight your ribs will creak when you finally see each other again. Or perhaps he will cuddle with you for hours upon your reunion.

In this case, he doesn't really need to say it. He's showing you through his actions how much he missed you. You can see it for yourself. So try not to get too caught up in words, and rest easy in the knowledge that he does miss you, even when he doesn't say so.