50+ "Thinking of You" Messages for SMS, Email or Card | cake blog (2023)

Knowing that someone is thinking of you can be a great feeling. On the other hand, it can also feel great to tell someone that they are on your mind. However, is it sometimes difficult to find the right words? We get it.

Being vulnerable can be scary. You want the person to be comforted by your message and not feel obligated to drop everything to visit you or top your gesture.

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• "Thinking of you" messages for a friend
• "Thinking of you" messages for a family member
• "Thinking of you" messages for a partner or spouse
• "Thinking of you" messages for a sick loved one
• Short "Thinking of you" messages for flowers or a card

It's likely that you have a few different "circles" of people you want to connect with, and it's expected that circumstances aren't always fortunate. Below we have some message ideas for your friends, family members, your partner or spouse, a sick loved one as wellsympathy messagesto includeFlowerora map.

Feel free to customize and personalize these messages as you see fit.

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"Thinking of you" messages for a friend

Friends can come and go. A friend from your past may still be dear to you, but you rarely see him or her. Sending a short, caring message can easily make their day. If you feel compelled, you should always roll with it.

Here are some "Thinking of you" messages for a friend:

1. "Hello! I just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you and I hope you're okay. I miss you!"

2. "You know that, 'You won't know it's the good old days until they're gone' thing? Yes. We were in the good old days. I miss you very much!"

3. "I just stumbled across our yearbook and your message made me laugh (again). I really hope you are doing well! If you're ever in town we should meet up."

4. "I just wanted to let you know that I miss you very much. I love you and hope we can see each other again soon.”

5. "I was thinking about our [inside joke] at work the other day and trying to explain it to everyone. Nobody got it. Oh good I just wanted to let you know that I miss you and I'm praying for you!”

6. "Hey dude. Miss you so much. Better take your time, okay? This is your official warning. Anyhow, I hope to speak to you soon.”

7. “I was thinking about you this morning and wanted to tell you. I hope you do something fun and treat yourself today! You deserve it!"

8. "Hey beautiful! Just stopping by to say I miss you and I really hope we can plan to see you again soon. I know we're both incredibly busy, but I'm sure we'll make it!”

9. "Hello! I miss you! I just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking of you lately and hope you're doing well."

10. "I've been missing you lately. I really hope everything is fine. I love you friend! I can't wait to catch up soon!”

11. "I miss your face. I hope you are having an amazing day and I love you so much! Never forget!"

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"Thinking of you" messages for a family member

Every family can have a different dynamic (and one that's constantly changing, by the way). You may not see your family members for months, if not years, and a quick message every once in a while can make a big difference in staying in touch.

Here are some "Thinking of You" messages for a family member:

12. "Miss you! I hope you are all doing well over in [Florida] and the weather is spoiling you!”

13. "I can't wait to see you over the holidays this year! I was thinking of you this morning and just wanted to tell you. Loving You!"

14. "Hey bum. Just kidding. Loving You. I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and that I hope you are doing well! We talk about this later?"

15. "I miss you and love you a ton! I can't wait to see you soon!"

16. "I'm sitting in crazy traffic right now and I wanted to text you. I hope your traffic isn't too bad today. Have a nice day at work! Loving You!"

17. "Hey, little one. I thought of you. I hope you are well and maybe we can talk soon. Love you very much!"

18. "Just stopping by to tell you I miss you! Let me know if there's anything I can pray for you about. Loving You."

19. "Hi, I'm letting you know that I love you and that I'm thinking of you. You'd better get enough sleep and not break any rules. Just kidding. I hope you are having fun. Live it, little one.”

20. "I just wanted to reach out and say I'm thinking of you! I hope you and everyone up there are doing well! Love you all!"

21. "Wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you. I'm so proud of you. Really I am. I love you and can't wait to see you soon."

22. "Hey, I'm just getting in touch. I'm letting you know that I'm thinking of you and loving you (yada, yada) and I hope things aren't too crazy right now. But really, I love you."

"Thinking of you" messages for a partner or spouse

When it comes to making your partner or spouse feel seen and appreciated, it's often the little things that count. If you both have hectic schedules, or even occasionally take long-distance trips, or maybe you're inseparable, a "Thinking of you" message can still make a big impact.

Here are some "Thinking of You" messages for a partner or spouse:

23. "Hello. You are awesome. I'm not telling you enough. I'll be working on it, so here's my first try. I love you."

24. "You look beautiful today. I don't need to see you to know. I love you and see you tonight!”

25. "Hey, best friend! I'm so happy to wake up with you every day. Have a nice day at work!"

26. "You are cute. I hope you still love me as much as I love you. See you later!"

27. "Don't forget to kick ass today! I know you can do it, you can do anything you put your mind to. I love you!"

28. "I miss you already. I miss the fact that I couldn't see you roll your eyes as you read. See you tonight, I love you."

29. "I'm looking forward to tonight! Thank you for making me feel special after all these years.”

30. "I love you more every day. I hope you have a good one. I'll see you soon."

31. "I can't wait to see you later! I will think of you all day long. My work can suffer, I don't care. Loving You!"

32. "Drive safe! Try not to get too angry. jokingly. Use your horn. See you tonight, I love you!"

33. "I'm not telling you I love you enough and how special you are to me. I appreciate everything you do so much.”

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"Thinking of you" messages for a sick loved one

Even if you cannot rush to help a sick family member, send acare packageand realGet well wishesis likely to be appreciated just as much, if not more. Your loved one will understand that you cannot drop everything to be with them and that the thought behind your message counts. Here are some moreEncourage sharing messages when someone is sick.

34."Hey, I heard you were under the weather. I will think of you and pray for you. I hope you get well soon, I love you!”

35. "You'd better take it easy. I'm serious. You're lucky I can't come down. jokingly. I love you and hope you get better soon!”

36. "I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. You're going to kick that thing's ass! Get plenty of rest and fluids (I know, you know). Loving You!"

37. "Your illness is the one that honestly should scare you. I hope you feel better soon. Loving You. You're a tough guy."

38. "I just wanted to let you know that I love you. When you're better, we'll have to see each other again. In the meantime I pray for you!

39. "I know it's no fun being sick, but you deserve some rest. I hope you catch up on some shows and movies. I love you, hope we can talk soon!”

40. “I pray you get better soon. I love you! Can't wait to see you over the holidays!"

41. "In case you forgot, you are the strongest person I know. I know you'll be your best self again soon! Loving You!"

42. "I hope you feel better soon so you can get back to doing all your favorite things! Love you very much!"

43. "Rumor has it that you're not feeling well. Not fair. I hope you feel better soon! I know you're going to kick that!"

44. "Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you - I hope you feel better soon!" I would hate not to see you over the holidays! Please focus on getting better!”

Short "Thinking of you" messages for flowers or a card

Send notes along withFlowerora mapdoes not have to be a sad occasion, such assympathy, ADate of death, or aBurial. Flowers and accompanying messages can also bring a lot of joy.

Here are some "Thinking of You" messages to include with flowers or a card:

45. "I hope you're okay. I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you during this difficult time."

46. ​​"I'm thinking of you. It may not seem like things are getting any easier, but they are. I promise you. Let me know if you ever need anything.”

47. "To let you know that I love you and that I am thinking of you. I hope these flowers remind you how special you are!”

48. "I remind you how beautiful and loved you are! I miss you and wanted you to know that I think about you all the time."

49. "I just wanted to let you know how much I miss you and that I love you. No matter what. I mean it. Hope you have a nice day!"

50. "This is just a little way of saying how grateful I am to have you in my life. I know I'm not saying it enough. Thank you for everything."

51. “I am sending you this to remind you that your hard work will pay off. I love you and you do amazing things even when it doesn't feel like it right now. Trust the process."

52. "You are amazing, smart, funny, kind and so much more. Thank you for existing. I just wanted to send a little something to say I'm thinking of you."

53. “My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Healing will come, little by little. I pray you recognize this. You have such beautiful power and I know you will use it wisely.”

54. "There's no way you can survive whatever's thrown at you right now. I know you will come out of this so much stronger and braver. I love you."

55. “I'm letting you know that I'm thinking of you and that I love you! I can't wait to see you soon!"

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Life is too precious to hold back

So, did you just text (or stare at it "delivered" in a chat window) and think you came off a bit strong? So what. Life is too precious to hold back your thoughts of love and appreciation.

More often than not, the recipient of your message really needed to hear it and will be pleasantly surprised to hear from you.

Check out Cake's resources at for more tips on writing and connecting with loved oneshow to write obituaries, and howChoose flowers and send them to a funeral.