Natural alternatives to “looking forward to seeing you” include can’t wait to see you, I’m excited to see you, it’ll be great to see you, and I’m looking forward to catching up. Some are warm and personal; others suit work meetings or less familiar contacts.
Choose the Phrase by Relationship and Tone
- Can’t wait to see you
- I’m excited to see you
- It’ll be great to see you
- I’m really looking forward to our catch-up
- I’m looking forward to catching up
- I’m excited to catch up
- I’m looking forward to seeing you again
- See you soon—I’m looking forward to it
- I’m counting down until I see you
- I’m eager to see you
- I’m glad we’ll get to see each other soon
- I’m looking forward to our time together
- It’ll be lovely to see you
- I’m excited for our get-together
- I’m looking forward to our meeting
Can’t wait to see you
Warm and enthusiastic, best for friends, family, partners, or people you know well. Example: Can’t wait to see you this weekend!
I’m excited to see you
Positive and personal without being quite as intense as “can’t wait.” Example: I’m excited to see you when you’re back in town.
It’ll be great to see you
Friendly and versatile, suitable for both personal and informal professional messages. Example: It’ll be great to see you at the conference next week.
I’m really looking forward to our catch-up
Warm and natural when the purpose is to reconnect and talk. Example: I’m really looking forward to our catch-up on Friday.
I’m looking forward to catching up
A relaxed option for friends, former colleagues, and familiar professional contacts. Example: I’m looking forward to catching up over coffee.
I’m excited to catch up
More enthusiastic and informal than “looking forward to catching up.” Example: I’m excited to catch up and hear what you’ve been doing.
I’m looking forward to seeing you again
A close alternative that works well after a first meeting or a period apart. Example: I’m looking forward to seeing you again next month.
See you soon—I’m looking forward to it
Conversational and easy to use at the end of a message. Example: See you soon—I’m looking forward to it.
I’m counting down until I see you
Very enthusiastic and personal; best for close relationships. Example: Only three days to go—I’m counting down until I see you.
I’m eager to see you
Correct and fairly formal, but less common in everyday conversation than “excited” or “looking forward.” Example: I’m eager to see you and discuss the plans in person.
I’m glad we’ll get to see each other soon
Warm and sincere, especially when schedules have made meeting difficult. Example: I’m glad we’ll get to see each other soon after all this time.
I’m looking forward to our time together
Personal and warm, with emphasis on the shared time rather than the meeting itself. Example: I’m looking forward to our time together over the holidays.
It’ll be lovely to see you
Warm and especially natural in British English. Example: It’ll be lovely to see you again after so long.
I’m excited for our get-together
Informal and upbeat for social plans. Example: I’m excited for our get-together on Saturday.
I’m looking forward to our meeting
Professional and direct when the planned contact is a work meeting. Example: I’m looking forward to our meeting on Tuesday.
Best Professional Alternatives
For work, I’m looking forward to our meeting is the safest option. It’ll be great to see you works when the relationship is more familiar, while I’m looking forward to catching up suits colleagues you already know.
Phrases such as I’m counting down until I see you are much more personal and can sound excessive in professional communication.