Distance makes the heart grow fonder, right?
Well, I am tempted to mention that distance has often done the exact opposite of this, but that’s not the aim of this article.
The truth is that sometimes, distance—whether it’s due to work, travel, or life’s busy schedule—can make the heart grow fonder.
It can leave you longing for your partner in ways that you can’t precisely express in words.
Telling them you miss them is just a way of expressing your feelings.
The truth is that it doesn’t change the fact that you still miss them.
I think Holden Caulfield in “The Catcher in the Rye” put it quite accurately when he said, “Don’t tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody.”
What I don’t agree with is the fact that you shouldn’t tell people when you miss them.
You should.
If your husband is away or you simply haven’t had enough quality time together lately, showing him you miss him can reignite the spark and remind him just how much he means to you.
Here are some heartfelt and creative ways to let your husband know he’s on your mind—and in your heart—even when you’re apart.
8 Sweet Ways To Show Your Husband You Miss Him
1. Send a thoughtful text
Many times, couples either underestimate the power of texting or put little effort into their texts.
This could be the reason why many people struggle to communicate and express emotions via texts.
Well, if you are searching for a sweet way to show your husband that you miss him, why not try something as simple and common as a text?
A text may seem simple, but when it is coined with a little bit of thoughtfulness and creativity, it has the power to express poignant feelings as strongly as possible.
A simple “I miss you” is not so bad.
Sometimes, it is best to go with something simple.
But when you feel inadequate expressing your feelings, you can try creative variations of “I miss you.”
You could send texts like, “Our bed feels too big without you… and also way less warm. Hurry back!”
Now, don’t just search for thoughtful texts to send to your husband online; try to create something yourself.
I once saw a friend’s Google search history, which was full of searches like “How to know she loves you back?” and “Sweet texts you can send to her when you miss her.”
I found it funny because writing such stuff comes naturally to me.
We poked so much fun at him, but years later, he is married to the love of his life.
So, perhaps, searching Google isn’t so bad.
But don’t just copy and paste.
Put a little effort into texting him in your own words.
He will know they are your words, and that makes the texts extra special for him.
2. Leave little notes for him
My friend loves handwritten notes.
She loved them so much that she was even more grateful for the handwritten notes she got than the wedding gifts.
Your husband may not be like my friend, but I am sure everyone appreciates a handwritten note from their loved ones.
So, if your husband is going on a trip, you may sneak handwritten notes into his suitcase, wallet, or laptop bag.
I am sure he will appreciate them whenever he sees them.
In fact, it can be so sweet to know that you already miss him just at the thought of him traveling.
If he’s just busy, leave sticky notes where he’ll find them—on the bathroom mirror, his car dashboard, or his work bag.
You know how life can sometimes get so busy and we can forget those things that matter.
Keep them playful and personal.
You don’t need to go all serious there.
It’s not a poem to rival John Keats.
It’s a note to your husband.
So, before you start making excuses about how you don’t have the writing talent, you must know that your husband is not grading your literary prowess.
“Miss your hugs. And your terrible jokes.”
“Dinner’s not the same without you. (But I saved you leftovers anyway.)”
These are examples of what you could write in those little notes.
It is another way of letting him know that you miss him.
3. Recreate a memory
When we miss people, we reflect on memories.
We fondly recollect past memories and desire to create more memories together.
Recreating those memories is a sweet way to express how much you miss your husband.
Send him a video or photo of a place that you have visited together or an inside joke.
If you are sending this via chatting platforms, you could add captions like, “Remember this? Can’t wait to make more memories with you.”
“See what we were doing this time last year. Let’s do this again soon.”
The caption expresses how much you miss him and a strong desire to have that amazing experience with him again.
If he is on a trip, it gives him something additional to look forward to.
If he is just merely busy and hasn’t been spending much time with you, it reminds him that you still love to spend time with him.
And it is also a cue for him to plan something special with you.
4. Give him a call
I know how adult life can be really busy, but I believe that everyone loves random calls from their loved ones.
You know those calls you make when you don’t really have much to say?
I love them!
Those calls you make just because you want to hear the person’s voice have to be an important way to tell them you miss them.
Most couples have this habit of calling each other at night when a partner is on a trip.
The nightly calls are good, but they can become a form of routine.
Something you do even when you don’t feel like talking to them.
However, random calls just because you want to hear his voice can never be routine.
So, give it a spin!
I must say that if your husband is at work and you miss him, the most appropriate way to communicate this may be through texts.
Some companies have strict regulations against receiving personal calls during work hours.
5. Do something he loves with him
There is a lot of fun to be had and love to be expressed in shared activities.
I have found that the best way to bond with someone is through shared activities.
When you miss your husband, you can express this by doing something he loves with him.
If your husband has been so busy that he spends little time at home, you should definitely maximize the time you have with him.
There’s no better way to go about this than doing something with him.
In fact, it may even be an activity you don’t like; for instance, I think I can assume that a major chunk of women don’t like sports while their husbands do.
A way to show how much you miss him could be to watch a full game with him.
If he is perceptive enough, he will understand that you are sitting through an entire game because you miss him and want to spend time with him.
If he is on a trip, you could do something he loves to do just because it reminds you of him.
You could watch his favorite movie without him and text him your funny commentary, or listen to his favorite band and send him a song that reminds you of him.
This is another really important and sweet way of showing that you miss your husband.
6. Send a care package
This is important if your husband is away for work or on a trip.
While texts about how much you miss him could be wonderful, sometimes you need to act on your words.
After all, actions speak louder than words.
You can put together a care package for him if he is away for work or a trip.
Put together a small box with his favorite snacks and a small keepsake, like a picture of you two. You could also add a little memory of home, like your favorite perfume sprayed on a handkerchief or scarf, to remind him of home.
Sometimes, it may be difficult to create and send the package yourself.
Well, this is why there are vendors who deal in things like this.
Just send your specifications to them and they will follow it to the detail.
Although it may not be directly from your hands, the thought and intention you put into organizing this matter a lot.
As an added bonus, you can add a handwritten letter to the package.
The package itself speaks loudly, but the letter is like icing on the cake.
7. Have a virtual date
If anyone had told me several years ago that I would be having virtual hangouts with friends, I would have argued with them.
I felt that the fact that it was “virtual” literally took the fun out of it.
Well, since then, I have learned that enjoying virtual hangouts could be my way of fulfilling the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonades.”
I have had a couple of virtual hangouts, and they were not bad.
At some point, it almost felt like we were physically together.
Then, there were those online games we played together.
It was just five young men from different countries playing online racing video games and having fun together.
So, my point is that you can do it too.
If you miss your husband so much and he is away on a trip, why don’t you initiate a virtual date?
You don’t even need to go to an actual restaurant.
Just set up a video call dinner date, order the same takeout, light candles, and enjoy a meal “together.”
It is fun, I can assure you.
It doesn’t always have to be a virtual dinner date, though.
You could decide to do anything on this virtual hangout with your husband.
8. Just say it
Sometimes, the simplest words carry the most weight.
Look him in the eyes (or say it over the phone) and tell him, “I really miss you. Life’s just better when you’re around.”
The words are powerful enough to convey your feelings to him.
Missing someone is a reminder of how much you love them.
Whether through small gestures or grand surprises, showing your husband you miss him keeps your bond strong—even when you’re apart.
So, when you miss your husband, always let him know.
Don’t wait for him to say it first.