Finding to say to someone you care about when they're sick can be a very unfun dance—you wanna be thoughtful and let them know you care, but you also don't wanna say something generic, or even worse, something "wrong." I get it, it's a whole thing. So to help you out (and myself, let's be real), I came up with a whole list of get well wishes that can be used for just about anyone in your life.
Some work best if you want to send a card after surgery or another major medical event, while others keep things lighthearted enough for a text and simple enough for a colleague you don't know that well. And if the healing vibes you're sending are going to someone extra special in your life, it's always a nice move to have some actions to support your words. Along with a card or text, maybe get them a ? No one's ever really turned their noses up to meal-prepped dinners or to their email, so those wouldn't be a bad idea either.
If you’re super close to this person, maybe even offer to help with household tasks so they can return to a spick-and-span home after leaving the hospital. If they’ll be in a hospital bed for a while, bring them , , and their fave . Above all, just try and take cues from them about how they’d like to be cared for during this tough time.
Starting with thoughtful get well messages, and even some that'll make them chuckle, is a great start. Thoughtful Get Well Soon Wishes Funny and Lighthearted Get Well Wishes Short and Simple Get Well Wishes Jamie Ballard (s.