120 Messages to Let Someone Know You’re Thinking of Them

Flirty, funny, and heartfelt greetings to let someone know they’re on your mind

Co-authored by John Keegan and Ali Garbacz

Last Updated: March 28, 2023 References

Texts for Crushes & Partners

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Texts for Friends & Family

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Texts for Difficult Times

Whether you’re texting your crush, best friend, or family member, there are hundreds of ways to tell someone that they’re in your thoughts. But how can you possibly put all of your feelings into a single text? Fear not, because we’ve compiled a large list of example texts to inspire you, ranging from flirty and funny to sweet and sympathetic. Keep reading to find the perfect way to let someone know you're thinking of them.

Section 1 of 3:

Texts for Crushes & Partners

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Send a flirty text to your crush to show them they’re on your mind. You’re killing two birds with one stone here. You’re letting them know you’re thinking about them and also getting them to start thinking about you. Send a coy or cheeky text to make the point that you’re thinking about them in a rather special way.^{[1]
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- “Just thinking about how your laugh is probably my favorite sound.”
- “You know our text thread is pinned at the top of my messages? So you’re always the first person I think of when I write a text.”
- “Ugh, school just wasn’t the same today without you here. You totally miss me too, right?”
- “Do you think about me as much as I think about you?”
- “Planning out my week right now. Are you free for a date sometime?”
- “I’m trying to be productive, but I literally can’t stop thinking of you.”
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Give them a compliment to fluster them a bit. If you’re texting your crush, why not get them blushing with a bit of flattery? It also never hurts to point out all of their best features and brighten up their day. Think about every single thing you love about them and compliment them with a short, sweet message.
- “I was just thinking about how well you played in yesterday’s game. You were awesome!”
- “Suddenly thinking about how sweet and kind you are.”
- “Someone asked me who I thought the funniest person is, and I instantly started thinking of you.”
- “Thinking about how you always make time for me and how much I love that.”
- “Couldn’t help but think about how pretty your smile is.”
- “I’m just thinking about how absolutely perfect you are.”
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Text them a good morning or goodnight message. Let them know that they’re the first thing on your mind in the morning or the last thing you think of before you go to sleep. There’s no need to embellish your message with anything else if you don’t feel like it. Send a simple “Good morning!” or “Sweet dreams” text to let them know that you’re thinking of them.
- “Good morning to my favorite person!”
- “Wanted to make sure you were the first person I said good morning to.”
- “I had a dream about you last night. Want to hear about it?”
- “Hoping you had a great day today! Sleep well!”
- “You’re the first person I want to think of when I wake up and the last person I want to think of before I go to bed.”
- “Good night and sweet dreams.”
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Tell them you saw something that reminded you of them. Sometimes it’s the little things that make us think of that certain someone. Maybe it’s a song that you and your crush listened to for the first time together. Or maybe you saw a meme that you knew would make them laugh. Whatever it may be, shoot your crush a quick message and take a few seconds to bond over your shared experience.
- “I just started reading your favorite book and OMG it’s sooo good!”
- “You should know that I can’t eat tacos without instantly thinking of you.”
- “I saw a dog in the park and I just know you would’ve freaked out over how cute it was.”
- “I just know you’re going to find this meme absolutely hilarious.”
- “This video just popped up and I thought you’d like it.”
- “I just heard a song that totally reminded me of you.”
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Let them know that you’re missing them. There’s no need to be embarrassed about admitting that you’re missing your crush (even if it’s only been maybe an hour since you last saw them). They’ll probably find it endearing that you’re thinking about them so much! Send them a text with your honest feelings and maybe ask them if you can see them again soon.^{[2]
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- “I keep thinking about how it’s been forever since I saw you.”
- “Except for when I’m sleeping, I’m always thinking about you.”
- “I just realized that we haven’t seen each other in a whole week! Let’s change that soon.”
- “Thinking about how much I miss you. You better come back soon!”
- “I know it’s only been 3 hours (and 17 minutes but who’s counting?) but I miss you!”
- “I was just thinking about the last phone call we had and realized that I really miss hearing your voice. Would you have time to talk again soon?”
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Explain to your crush just how often you think of them. They’ll appreciate hearing how much you cherish and adore them. Send a sweet message by telling the other person just how much space in your mind they take up.
- “Every day, hour, minute, and second, I’m thinking about you.”
- “I’m obsessed with you. But like, in a cute way. Totally not creepy.”
- “You should know that I think about you more than I think about my favorite food. And that’s saying something.”
- “I always want to know what you’re doing. Even if it’s not that exciting, you can always tell me!”
- “You’re always the first person I want to go to when I have good news.”
- “Thinking of you always brings me so much comfort.”
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Ask a random question to start the conversation. It might be a bit of an odd way to tell your crush you’re thinking of them, but hey, why not do something a little unexpected? It’s kind of like saying, “I had this really random thought and you were the first person I wanted to share it with.” When you think about it, it’s kind of sweet. Just send them whatever’s on your mind at that very moment.
- “Are you a supporter of pineapple on pizza?”
- “Would you love me even if I was a worm?”
- “Did you know that cashews come from a fruit?”
- “Do straws have one hole or two?”
- “Is a hotdog a sandwich?”
- “How many cats is too many cats in your opinion?”
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Send your partner a sext or spicy pic if the thought of them drives you wild. Take things up a notch and send a saucy text. If you really want to get the other person to start thinking about you, this is a guaranteed method. Just make sure you have their consent to send these kinds of messages.
- “I can’t stop thinking about when you kissed me.”
- “Thinking about how much fun we’re going to have this weekend ;)”
- “I was laying in bed and thinking about all the fun things we could do here if you know what I mean.”
- “I can’t stop thinking about how good you looked the other night.”
- “Just the thought of you is enough to make me blush.”
- “I’m all alone at my house, and guess who I’m thinking about?”

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Texts for Friends & Family

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Do the unexpected and turn your message into a joke. When people get a “thinking of you” message, they usually expect something like a casual check-in, or maybe a message that’s a bit sappier. Surprise them with something funny and add a bit of laughter to their day.
- “Thinking about you the way my dog thinks about peanut butter.”
- “Thinking of you. And not just because work is slow.”
- “Whenever I smile, just know it’s because I’m thinking of you and that time you fell asleep at work LOL.”
- “I just saw the funniest-looking cat. Instantly thought of you.”
- “Thinking of you makes me forget about everything else. So if I fail this test, it’s your fault.”
- “Just thinking about you! And how much I want you to bring me lunch.”
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Tell them you love them. Who doesn’t like to be told how much they’re loved? Saying “I love you” doesn’t have to be reserved for some big moment. Send a simple text message with those three words whenever that person pops into your mind to instantly brighten their day.
- “Hey! Just wanted to say that I love you!”
- “I know I don’t say it enough, but I just wanted to tell you that I love you!”
- “Hey, you know I love you, right?”
- “I love you! And don’t you forget it!”
- “Did I tell you I love you today? No? Well, I love you!”
- “Just your daily reminder that you’re amazing and I love you!”
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Mention a memory you share that just came to mind. If you find yourself taking a trip down memory lane, send a quick message to the person you shared those memories with. They’ll probably love being reminded of the good ol’ days. Take this as an opportunity to also reconnect with someone you may not have messaged in a while.^{[3]
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- “Do you remember that one time we stayed up talking until 5 in the morning? Let’s do that again.”
- “I was just thinking about all the fun times we’ve had together.”
- “I just remembered that time you came to surprise me at work. That was so sweet of you.”
- “Just realized that I never properly thanked you for helping me last weekend. Next coffee is one me!”
- “Hey, remember that concert we went to last year? One of the artist’s songs came on and I instantly thought of you.”
- “It just dawned on me that it’s already been a year since we went to the beach. Time sure does fly.”
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Reach out to make plans with them. Take this opportunity to set a date to meet up with your friend or family member. If it’s been a while since you last saw each other, this is the perfect way to let them know you’ve been thinking of them and want to reconnect. Even if you just saw each other yesterday, there’s definitely no harm in spending more quality time together. Send a quick message and start planning your next outing together.
- “I just passed by this cute cafe and thought that we should definitely go sometime!”
- “I was just thinking when’s the last time we had lunch together?”
- “I miss you! We should get together as soon as possible!”
- “I have so much I need to tell you. When’s the next time we can get together for a good ol’ venting session?”
- “Thinking about all the fun times we used to have camping. We should try that again haha.”
- “Thinking about how it’s been forever since we hung out!”
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Bring up something you saw on social media. Reach out to them about a recent post or picture you saw to let them know they’re on your mind. This is a perfect opportunity to catch up with someone you haven’t talked to in a while and get the conversation flowing. It’s also a nice way to bring up old memories with good friends and family. Reach out to your loved ones and let them know they’re on your mind.^{[4]
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- “I just saw your photos from your trip! OMG that looks like it was so much fun!”
- “You never told me you had a family reunion! How was it?”
- “Look at this old photo that showed up on my timeline. LOL we used to be so cute.”
- “I saw your story. Are you going to a concert??”
- “I just finished reading your blog! It’s so good! We definitely need to catch up in person!”
- “Just saw your post on Insta. We need to catch up!”
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Send a greeting on holidays and birthdays. There’s no better time to send a “thinking of you” text than on a big holiday or celebration. Shoot them a quick text on their birthday, an anniversary, or a special holiday to send them lots of love. Holidays are a time to come together and reach out to the people we love, so make sure to let them know you’re thinking of them on these special days.
- “Happy birthday to the best person in the world!”
- “Just wanted to wish you happy holidays! Have fun with your family today!”
- “Hope your New Year is filled with all great things!”
- “Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you so much!”
- “Did you know it’s been exactly 5 years since we became friends? Happy anniversary bestie!”
- “Hope you’re eating lots of great food this Thanksgiving!”
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Remind them how grateful you are to have them in your life. When you think about your best friend or family, it’s probably not lost on you just how much brighter your life has become because of them. They’ll probably be touched and really appreciate the sentiment. Take this “thinking of you” message as a chance to convey your honest feelings.
- “Just want you to know that being your friend is the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
- “You know I appreciate you, right? Because you’re amazing.”
- “Every day I think about how grateful I am to have you by my side.”
- “Just thought I’d send a reminder to tell you how amazing you are”
- “Know this: your presence is the best present.”
- “Thinking about how truly blessed I am to have you in my life.”

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Texts for Difficult Times

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Let loved ones know you’ll always be by their side to help. If you have a friend or family member who’s going through a rough time, send them a quick, heartfelt message reminding them that you’re there for them. Even if you can’t physically help them, comfort them by letting them know they’re in your thoughts.
- “Just wanted to tell you that I’m here for you.”
- “If you ever need anything, don’t be afraid to ask.”
- “I know today’s been really rough, but just know that I’m here.”
- “I’ll be thinking of you all day and am ready to help in whatever way I can.”
- “I hope that you can take some time to take care of yourself. Give me a call whenever and wherever.”
- “I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but I don’t want you to have to go through it alone.”
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Send well wishes for a loved one’s good health and speedy recovery. If you know someone who’s not in the best condition health-wise, send them all your positive thoughts and well wishes with a heartfelt text. Lift their spirits by making plans for as soon as they get better, or just let them know that you’ll be there for them through it all.^{[5]
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- “Thinking of you and hoping you’re getting lots of rest.”
- “Can’t wait until we can meet up again! Until then, just focus on getting better.”
- “Keeping you in my thoughts and hoping you feel better soon.”
- “I’m making you your favorite meal to cheer you up. Just let me know when I can pop over!”
- “You’re in all of our thoughts! Hang in there!”
- “Feel better bestie! Sending you all my love!”
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Check in with those you’re close to to see how they’re doing. This is especially nice to do when the other person just went through something big, like a presentation or starting a new job. Their situation might also be a bit serious. Maybe they’ve just experienced a death in their family or got laid off from their job. Whatever the situation may be, send a short message to check in with them and see if there’s any support you can give.^{[6]
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- “Just wanted to see how you’re doing and if there’s anything I can do for you.”
- “I know you had your big presentation today, so I wanted to ask how it went!”
- “Hey, just wanted to see how you were doing after yesterday. Is everything alright?”
- “You had your interview today, right? Tell me everything!”
- “Just wanted to make sure you got home safely! Text me back when you see this!”
- “I know tomorrow is going to be really hard for you, so if you want to talk about it, I’m always ready to listen.”
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Send your loved ones some encouragement and positive thoughts. When our loved ones are going through a rough patch, sometimes a small, uplifting text can go a long way. Let them know you’re keeping them in your thoughts by sending them a good luck message. Even if nothing that big is happening, send some encouragement to help them get through the day.
- “Just wanted to wish you good luck today.”
- “I know you’re probably nervous, but don’t be! You’ve totally got this!”
- “You’re going to absolutely kill it today!”
- “I’ll be thinking about you and sending you all the positive vibes!”
- “Whatever you’ve got going on today, go out there and kick some butt!”
- “Sending you lots of warm hugs and positive thoughts today!”
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Send a touching quote to tell a loved one you’re thinking of them. Sometimes we need a little help from others to find the right words. Luckily, there are plenty of famous quotes out there that can help get across our emotions and thoughts. Send one of these quotes along with your own message to let your partner, friend, or family member know that they’re in your thoughts during hard times.
- “My heart dances with joy when I think about you.” - Debasish Mridha
- “I don’t know where you are, but I miss you. I don’t know what you’re doing, but I’m thinking of you.” - London Mond
- “Somewhere someone is thinking of you. Someone is calling you an angel.” - Henry Rollins
- “If I have a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden.” - Claudia Adrienne Grandi
- “No matter where I go, or what I do, I’m thinking of you.” - Dierks Bentley
- “I love you, and that’s the beginning and end of everything.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald