19 Things For Anyone Who Is Missing Someone Right Now

Whether by heartbreak or distance, here are some creature comforts to get you through.

1. This custom digital illustrated portrait, which will turn precious photos into art for your walls.

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This Aussie Etsy store owner will take a favourite image of you and your loved one, and turn it into a custom, hand-drawn artwork. There are six background colours to choose from and prices differ, depending on how many people in the portrait (you can include up to eight!). Perfect for sore hearts with blank walls.

Buy from Etsy for $20+.

2. This weighted blanket, which will help you get your eight hours if your sore heart is getting in the way these nights.

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Promising review: "I'm usually a person who loves to sleep early and often, but I can never actually get to sleep quick enough. This blanket however, has made it so much easier to fall asleep and stay that way for the entire night.

It's not that it's super heavy! The blanket feels similar to when you were little and your parents would put a blanket over you and tuck it in all around you — aka the best feeling ever."

—Hameda Nafiz

Read Hameda's whole review on the weighted blanket here.

Buy it from Amazon Australia in pale blue for $64.99.

3. This sequined cushion, which you can customise with the face of your loved one — then can hide with the swipe of your hand when you have guests over.

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If you can't squeeze a certain person right now, give this customised cushion a go. Created with double-sided sequins, this accent accessory will show one of four colours on one side and your choice of photo on the other.

Buy it from Etsy for $24.45.

4. This, Lit Chat: Conversation Starters About Books and Life — just because you can't be together in person, doesn't mean you can't stay connected.

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If you and your loved one share a love of books, this deck of cards asks 100 questions about all things literary, which you can answer together over the phone. Questions include: "You are on a dating app and all the profiles have been replaced by literary characters. Who would you go for instantly?" and "If you could live with any literary character or author, who would you choose?" — and the answers are Laurie and Jo from Little Women, respectively, by the way.

Buy from Amazon Australia for $23.25.

5. This book, Sorrows of Love by The School of Life, which if you're missing someone because of a break-up, will comfort you more than any of your well-meaning friends' words will.

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Not the first time I've recommended a The School of Life book and definitely not the last. This little book can be demolished in one sitting and rather than offering a weak "There's plenty of fish in the sea" platitude, uses psychology and philosophy to interpret just why love is the source of so much of our pain — and why we still come back for more.

Buy the hardcover edition for $19.57 or Kindle edition for $8.01 from Amazon Australia.

6. This, Why I Miss You book, which can be personalised to be reflective of your unique relationship, then sent to the person you're missing.

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I've never turned down a bunch of flowers or box of chocolates, but if you're looking for unique gift — either as lovey-dovey or funny as you and your loved one — this fill-in-the-blanks book is the thing to get. Prompts include "what I like about you is..." and "next time we hang out, let's..." — so you're sure to get your affectionate message across.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $14.52.

7. This Echo Show 8, which you can plop on any surface in your home where you might want to video call the person you're missing.

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You can do all the things with an Echo. Put in your bedroom or bathroom, to stay informed about ongoings in the world whilst you brush your teeth or get dressed. Place it at your desk, for video calls with work or extended family members — and lastly, living and dining rooms, for when you most need that powerful 360 sound, playing music.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $159 (available in two colours).

8. This T2 Sleep Tight loose leaf tea, which will instantly settle you and your over-stimulated, heart-sore nerves.

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T2 has packaged six of their most popular blends in limited edition tins — this, the "Sleep Tight", contains lemon balm, lavender, jasmine blossoms and rose petals. A soothing aroma with a gentle, sweet flavour you'll want to buy in bulk.

Buy a 50g tin for $22 from Amazon Australia.

9. This photo printer, so you can surround yourself with memories while you wait to be reunited.

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This photo printer is ridiculously easy to use — all you'll need is polaroid film and your phone! The size of the photos are perfect for sticking on the fridge or in scrapbooks and diaries, so though you can't be physically be together right now, you can remind yourself of happy times when you were.

Buy for $27 from Amazon Australia.

10. This opal-inspired PopSocket — because now that all your interactions are over the phone, it'd be ideal if you would stop dropping it so often.

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Get yourself this screen-saving device, which will not only give you a better grip on your phone, but can serve as a stand on your video call catch ups. There are twelve different designs, so you're sure to find one to suit your aesthetic.

Buy from Amazon Australia for $15.95.

11. And this phone charging stand for your desk, because there's nothing worse than being mid-conversation and your phone dying.

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So, thousands of people are really keen on this thing. Reviewers love how fast this stand and wireless charger charges their phone, how they can see the screen whilst on their computer and how affordable it is. As someone whose most commonly texted message is, "I'm sorry, my phone died", I wholly endorse this purchase.

Buy from Amazon Australia for $30.59.

12. This UV phone steriliser, because spending so much time with your mobile against your face, you want to know it's not carrying any hidden nasties.

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Someone once told me that our phones hold more germs than a toilet seat, and still, I keep putting it against my face. If this thought freaks you out as much as it does me, may I suggest this UV phone steriliser? UV light kills 99.9% of bacteria — you can also place essential oils in a specific inlet to remove odours. Best thing you've ever bought for your bedside table.

Buy from Amazon Australia for $56.99.

13. These Bluetooth-connected touch bracelets, which will light your loved one's bracelet when you touch it, letting them know you're thinking of them.

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You could message every time you think of them (probably already do), but that's time-consuming and your boss is starting to notice. This pair of waterproof bracelets will light up whenever its pair is touched, instantly letting your partner or family member know you're thinking of them — you can even share city locations and be notified about the others' weather conditions, so you can feel even more connected.

Buy from Amazon Australia for $157.54+.

14. These sweet, engraved rings, which have the option of several hand signs so you can wear your heart on your...finger.

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Well, this is just beautiful. Rather than engrave "I love you" or "pinky promise" on the band of any ring you might give your friend or partner, have the hand signs for various phrases engraved on these delicate rings. Plus, you can choose from a gold-toned, rose gold-toned or silver metal.

Buy it from Etsy for $53.52+.

15. These aromatherapy essential oils, which will help relieve the tension built up from missing someone as hard as you are.

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When dealing with loneliness or heartbreak, people often overlook the way scents can help comfort us. Try using the lavender oil to relax, or sweet orange and ylang ylang for their uplifting properties.

Buy the pack of eight from Amazon Australia for $26.99.

16. And this aromatherapy oil diffuser, which will distribute said calming scents to the far reaches of your room.

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This aromatherapy oil diffuser has the capacity to last for more than 20 hours, without a single top up. In addition to changing the atmosphere of a room through scent, it is also fitted with seven different LED coloured lights — so you can project soothing colours onto your walls.

Buy from Amazon Australia for $31.99.

17. This jar of Happy Pills — a daily reminder of what there is to be happy about, though you may be missing someone.

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I was gifted these by a friend for my birthday last year and they really are the sweetest things to have sitting on your bedside table, if only to have something small to look forward to every day. Each capsule holds a rolled up happy quote — ideal for when you're feeling down.

Buy from Amazon Australia for $23.

18. This sweet and simple card, which will tell your loved one everything you wish you to say (though you certainly can say more on the inside).

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Sometimes all you need is an old-fashioned, handwritten card. Sent with a recycled, brown envelope, this darling square card shows a sad sun with the words "I miss you" on front, and the space to elaborate on your feelings on the inside.

Buy from Etsy for $4.75.

19. And finally, this embossed leather wallet, which can be inscribed with your own message in your personal handwriting.

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I've been toying with the idea of a tattoo with my mother's handwriting, but I might just get this — I can still carry her with me and without the pain! These genuine leather wallets come in either a brown or black dye, and are fitted with six card slots and a flip-up ID space. You can choose to put your message on either the front or inside of this bi-fold design.

Buy it from Etsy for $59.88+.

Me, at least four times a day:

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