The Top 12 Ways to Make a Libra Man Miss You

Co-authored by Jessica Lanyadoo and Glenn Carreau

Last Updated: November 8, 2024 Fact Checked

Libra men (born between September 23 and October 22) are gentle and social, with a taste for the finer things in life. They also love to be in relationships, so getting him to think about you when you’re not there can be easier than you think! Once you understand what a Libra man is looking for in a partner, you’ll know how to drive him crazy thinking about you. Whether you’re starting a new relationship , dating long-distance , or trying to reinvigorate your bond with him, here’s how to make a Libra man miss you.

1

Be available (but not too available).

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The key is to give him some freedom without totally ignoring him. Keep yourself busy and spacing out your dates a bit—this gives him more time to miss you! At the same time, take care not to pull away completely; Libra men have an innate desire to be social, so having such an important person suddenly become unavailable to them hurts deeply. ^{[1]
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- Be there for your Libra man when he reaches out to show him that you care . You don’t have to be joined at the hip (it’s better not to be), but make sure he knows that he can talk to you if he needs to.
- Some signs enjoy the chase when a crush or date suddenly makes themselves unavailable, but Libras aren’t one of them. A Libra man would rather know where you stand than wonder why you’re ghosting him! ^{[2]
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Text him a photo or a short message.

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Show him how thoughtful you are, and he’ll think about you constantly. Libra men are attracted to kind and attentive partners, so send him a quick “Thinking of you,” text or a “Good morning! I hope you have a great day.” ^{[3]
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- You can be subtle by texting him once or twice every couple of days (unless he’s already texting you more often than that) so you don’t come across as too needy.

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Show him that you're decisive.

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Libra men are indecisive by nature and enjoy dating a decision-maker. ^{[4]
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Research source} If he hasn’t already figured out the benefits of having a partner who will make decisions for him, then make sure he does! When you’re together, take the initiative and pick which movie you go to see, or which restaurant you’re eating at or dinner.
- Be careful that you don’t steamroll his ideas if he has them—just show him what he’ll be missing when you’re not there.

4

Wear elegant clothing.

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Let him appreciate your impeccable taste. A Libra man has the fashion sense to spare and pays attention to the fashion choices of people in his life—especially his partner’s. ^{[5]
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Research source} You don't have to wear a suit or a cocktail dress for movie night on the couch, but he will take notice when you dress to impress .
- Libra men prefer mystery and sophistication to overt sex appeal. Choose clothing that compliments you without being too revealing, and he won’t be able to stop thinking about you.
- If you don’t have plans to see him in person for a bit, then post a picture of you in your most flattering outfit on social media (or send him a selfie) to remind him what he’s missing.

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Spend time with your friends.

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Libra men are social butterflies and enjoy partners who socialize too. ^{[6]
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Research source} If you want to renew his interest and make him miss you, then show him you can have a full social life with and without him. When he sees you out, about, and having a great time, he’ll probably start remembering how fun it is to spend time with you!
- When you go out with friends, post pictures on social media to help your Libra man take notice.
- If your friend group overlaps with his, you can also make a point to include him in the fun. This is a great way to show him your social, fun-loving side up close, without coming off as clingy.
- Get to know his friends, too! If he introduces you to his friends, nothing will make a Libra man happier than to see you socializing and hitting it off with them.

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Tell him all the ways you appreciate him.

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Libra men want to know that their partner values them in a relationship. Libra men also tend to be confident and like having that confidence boosted by people they care about. ^{[7]
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- Compliments are a great way to get someone thinking about you, and Libra men thrive off of them. Take the time to compliment him when you’re together, or shoot him a complimentary text when you’re not.
- Make sure that you’re being genuine when you compliment him. Libra men value honesty in their partners, so pay him compliments that reflect what you like about him. ^{[9]
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- Libra men tend to be kind, classy, charming, fair-minded, and sociable. He’ll appreciate compliments on any of these traits!
- Reader Poll: We asked 390 wikiHow readers, and 66% agreed that the gesture they think would make their long-distance boyfriend feel the most special is sending him sweet messages . [Take Poll]

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Show him that you can match his energy.

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Libra men enjoy being spontaneous and going on adventures . ^{[10]
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Research source} He'll be extra appreciative of a partner who does the same—and he’ll be happy to come up with ideas on what you can do. Focus on showing him that you can go with the flow and break out of your routine a little; when your adventure ends, he’ll be dying to do it again with you soon.
- When you can, try to surprise him too! Libra men love this, so slip him a handwritten note or surprise him with his favorite meal. He’ll miss a partner who indulges his love of excitement and impromptu gestures. ^{[11]
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Stay open-minded when you talk.

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Libra men may back off in a relationship to avoid conflict. They rarely get upset and don't like to argue, opting instead for passive-aggressive behavior. Some Libra men even grow wary of talking about strong opinions at all! ^{[12]
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Research source} To make a Libra man miss talking with you, remind him that he can express himself freely in your presence and have a thoughtful, balanced conversation.
- You can still disagree with him. The trick isn’t for both of you to be pushovers, but rather for you to be fair and understanding of one another's differences.
- Listen carefully when he offers his perspective on something, and he’ll always want you as his confidante.

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Be honest with him.

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Research source} If he asks whether you miss him, or want to see him more, give him your honest thoughts. Avoid being coy or telling him that you want some distance (when you actually don’t). Libra men may be independent, but you can still tell him how much you care without putting too much pressure on him—and he’ll remember your honesty .

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Let him be the center of attention.

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Ask your Libra questions and let him carry group conversations. Libra men enjoy the spotlight and need to lead full social lives; they often have a large number of friends and acquaintances. Give your Libra man the time and prompting to talk about himself both one-on-one and with friends, and he’ll start to miss having you around. ^{[14]
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- Ask him questions like “What was the best part of your day?” or “If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?” which require more than a “yes” or “no” answer. ^{[15]
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Maintain a little mystery.

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Libra men love unraveling the mystery of the person they’re dating! To lure him in further, try not to tell him everything about yourself right off the bat; give him enough information to catch his interest but leave him wondering. The more he has to discover, the more he’ll miss being around you—and be eager to see you again. ^{[16]
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- Mention that you have interesting stories to share without giving them away. Just drop a hint here and there, and let him bring it up at a later date!

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Be patient with him.

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A Libra man values patience and gentleness over aggressive chasing. Give him a taste of your good qualities when you see him, and then let him come to you wanting more. ^{[17]
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Research source} Often, when a Libra man seems distant, he is still interested but could be trying to make up his mind about the relationship. Let him have the time he needs while putting effort into showing him that you care, and he’ll be missing you in no time.
- If your Libra man starts to pull away, the best thing to do is be calm and understanding. A graceful approach to relationship issues will remind him why he was so keen to date you in the first place!

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