Witty 'Miss You' Replies When You don't Miss Them Back

Introduction

Often a message or email can bring about an awkward and uncomfortable situation or circumstance in life, which we cannot avoid. When someone sends you a "I miss You" and you reply mirroring the feeling. But sometimes or for some people you don't want or wish to reply with a 'miss you too'. This creates an awkward situation. The best way to respond is to be gentle, polite, and tactful but keep it short and sweet. So, good luck!

Why you may want to reply short?

The list can be endless! Depending on who the sender is or your history with them can cause you texting anxiety, leaving you exasperated or in a lurch. An affectionate message may come from someone like an unrequited crush or ex, your sibling or cousin you don't see eye to eye with, an old friend you’ve lost touch with for whatsoever reason or even an old coworker. Staring at the screen not knowing how to go about it is one of the first emotions we get ushered with followed by discomfort, rage, or just simply nonchalant. Try to have positive thoughts while handling this.

Short and witty responses to "miss you" messages when you are not really feeling it

• Wow yeah, it’s been a while!
• Really? How are you?
• Hahahahahahahahaha!!
• Why? Did you go anywhere?
• I miss you... like a fish misses a bicycle.
• Good luck with that.
• Eh, hmm maybe -5%.
• That’s nice, I guess.
• Hmmm ... you look familiar.
• Waiting for an I miss you too...Naah! LOL!!!
• Not today, might miss you tomorrow though!
• What is the sound of no-hands texting?
• Is it the 1st of April today?
• How many drinks have you had?
• Miss you too...as much as I'd miss a root canal.

Simple and direct responses to "miss you" messages when you not want to reply positively

• Hey...? Did you text the right person...?
• OK, so I’m feeling a little awkward here.
• Oh, terrible, thank you so much!
• Umm, trust me, you do not want to know the answer to that.
• Physically? Mentally? Spiritually? I am not sure what you mean.
• Pardon me, who is this again?
• Yeah right....seriously man.
• Bahahaha, how silly! You're kidding me right??

Sarcastic responses to "miss you" messages when you are not really feeling it

If you want to go a little on the sarcastic side these messages can be perfect response to an unwanted "I miss you".

• Like I miss a toothache.
• Life’s good, you should get one.
• I didn’t know you were a bus.
• Silence is golden. The duct tape is silver.
• Sorry! There is nobody here to reply messages at the moment, please try later, maybe.
• Well, good luck trying to make me miss you back.
• Currently under construction.
• Dream on!
• Oh great, because my name wasn’t in today’s obituaries.
• Hey, is this a line from a new story you writing? Wishing you a bunch of good luck!
• So, tell me don't you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do.
• Wishing you good luck mate on an endless journey!
• Pass, stupidity isn't a crime, so you’re free to go.
• Wishing you good luck in your mission to elicit a reciprocal yearning from me.
• Try somewhere else, I guess. Good luck! 
• Do you know the difference between ignorance and apathy? Well, I don’t know and I really don’t care.
• Blunt pencils are really pointless.
• Some say ignorance is bliss, I guess that makes you the happiest person on this planet.
• Sorry for being late, I was lost and was enjoying my last few minutes of not being here.

Conclusion

Navigating through uncomfortable moments, such as replying messages like this, can be skillfully managed by harnessing positive thoughts. This social skill can greatly benefit you in various aspects of your life. However, gracefully embracing the situation and approaching it with confidence, charisma, and empathy is an art form in itself.

At the end of the day, whatever your response is, just make sure it reflects how you feel!