What to Write in a Thinking of You Card?

Last updated: April 2nd, 2025 Published on: April 15, 2020

Does someone you know need cheering up? Are you missing someone and want to let them know? Send any relative, teacher or best mate, a thinking of you card to tell them you miss them or bring that special person’s spirits up to make their day.

We have compiled a few of our favourite thinking of you card messages to help you find the words to use in your card – read on to start writing 😉.

Simple Thinking of You Messages

Let them know you’re thinking of them with a simple but sweet thinking of you card, complete with the perfect message that says it all.

  1. Just felt like sharing a smile with you today.
  2. I wish I could be there with you. Know that you are with me in my thoughts.
  3. I hope this card finds you in good spirits and doing well.
  4. Just wanted to send a happy card your way today.
  5. Never hesitate to reach out if you need an open ear or even just a smile, and know that I am only happy to support you in any way I can during this challenging time.
  6. Hey mum, this cute card was chosen by the kids as they wanted to send love and hugs your way.
  7. There are a million reasons to smile, but you’re my favourite.
  8. Always remember that as a friend you are compelled to tell me when you’re not feeling great, and I will make sure to listen or cheer you up anytime you want.

Miss You Card Messages

Whether it’s been weeks or years, nothing says “I miss you” like a cute missing you card, delivered to their door with a wholesome message letting them know how amazing you are and how much you miss them.

  1. To my best friend, I miss you and promise you tonnes of pizza nights and travelling adventures to catch up together soon.
  2. I was just flicking through some of our photos of us, and so I wanted to send you a copy as a memory of how much fun we always have together. Find it enclosed with the card 😉.
  3. Thinking of you! Anytime I reflect on our friendship I smile, and my day gets instantly better. So, this card is just as much for me as it is for you.
  4. From day to day, I frequently find images of you going through my mind. I miss you and love you so much.
  5. “Je pense fort à toi” as they say in France.
  6. A card to let you know that I’m thinking of you and will come to visit as soon as I can. Much love, take care xx
  7. A card from the kids who are thinking of you and send you a MASSIVE hug. Love you lots.
  8. If you think missing me is hard, you should try missing you.

Funny Thinking of You Messages

  1. Sorry things aren’t exciting right now but know that you are an exciting thing! So, chin up, buttercup!
  2. You’re like a good bra, hard to find, supportive and always close to my heart. I don’t know what I would do without you!
  3. To my favourite plant lady – hang in there, we’ll get through this!
  4. Just to say it’s ok to have days where all you do is breathe and chill. Hang in there, it won’t be long until you can go back to your normal crazy self.
  5. To my awesome little sister – I miss your face and stupid laugh! See you soon nutter.
  6. Missing you comes in waves – tonight I’m drowning… in vodka of course!

Encouraging & Positive Messages

Sometimes it’s hard to see your own value, so it’s important to remind your loved ones of all the positive things you see in them and shine a positive light to remind them how amazing they are.

  1. When times get tough and you don’t know what to do. Just know you have a friend right here to help, support and love you.
  2. Hope you are well and enjoy your “me-time” to rest and re-energise.
  3. You may not feel like it right now, but you are strong, and you are loved.
  4. A long-distance hug from me to you to ease the weight of being with you.
  5. Remember, tough times do not last but tough people do. You ARE tough.
  6. I know you might be feeling a whole mix of things in this difficult time, but I hope this card makes you smile today 😊
  7. Sending you good vibes my sweet pea. Stay strong and be safe. We’ll get through this sooner than you’ll realise.

Thinking of You Quotes

If you’re feeling particularly poetic, what better way to express your feelings than using the words of those before you? Here are a few quotes to share with them, whether they’re in need of some positive words or you just want to let them know how loved they are.

  1. “Do you know I never ever feel bored, never ever feel lonely, because you are always in my thoughts, morning, afternoon and night.”– Mitch Cuento
  2. “If I were given a dollar for every time you were in my thoughts, I’d only have one because you never left them.”– Anonymous
  3. “My heart dances with joy when I think about you.”– Debasish Mridha.
  4. “When I was thinking of you I realised all the positive influences you had on my life, thank you.”– B. Rivers
  5. “I just wanted to let you know that I feel very lucky to have you in my life.”– Ann Lynn
  6. “One day I caught myself smiling for no reason, then I realized I was thinking of you.”– Rahul
  7. “Lost in loneliness and pain. Black and unendurable, thinking of you with every Corpuscle of my flesh, in Every instant of night And day.”– Kenneth Rexroth
  8. “Thinking of you every; second, minute, hour, day, is medication to my illness of missing you.”– Michael Jackson
  9. “So, here I am, all by myself, thinking of you – no one else. There’s a feeling inside and as hard as I try, it just won’t go away.” — Angel Hema
  10. “Between a million yesterdays and a million tomorrows, there’s only one today. And I would never let it pass without telling you I’m thinking of you.” — Mitch Cuento

For more card ideas, browse our thinking of you cards or if you’re looking for something thoughtful to offer with your card, take a look at our wide selection of thinking of you gifts.