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How to Make a Man Miss You (Without Losing Yourself in the Process)
My dad is a preacher, and growing up, my church friends used to LOVE it when it was his turn to deliver a sermon at our church. Not because he was especially profound or funny, but because he was short. My dad would preach for about 15 minutes, do a benediction, and we got to get out early! I once asked him about why he was so brief, and he said that he once received some advice from his grandfather — also a preacher. And that advice was “Don’t make people happy twice — happy when you get up, and happy when you sit down.”
Most of us won’t admit this, but this is the effect most women want to have on men. We want to be missed. We want to leave them wanting more. But how do you make him miss you? How do you make him feel like he just has to have you around? Now, before we dive in, let me be clear — this isn’t about manipulation. We’re not playing games. This is about understanding human nature, setting healthy boundaries, and making sure you never lose yourself in the process.
Men don’t fall in love with you as much as they fall in love with the idea of you. A man’s imagination is powerful, and when you give him space to wonder about you, to miss you, and to work for you, you become irresistible. Here are eight ways to make a man miss you while keeping your heart, dignity, and values intact.
