text: You want an expression that has no exact equivalent in Tagalog.  Eli gave a nice one, and I would have also used a similar sentence, "Nananabik ko sa 'yo". \n Because the root word "sabik" actually suggests an eagerness/longing that comes from one's absence, it's pretty much as close as you'll get, language-wise.\n\nIf she's the casual, Taglish-speaking type (and who isn't nowadays ;) ) \nyou can just toss out a "Na-miss kita" (I missed you, past tense)\nor \n"Na-mimiss kita" (I am missing you, present tense).\n\nIf you want to be goofy-charming, you can also try saying "Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder" with a Tagalog accent.  That might get a giggle out of her.