A get-well card is best when it is short, light on advice, and specific about what you'll do to make life easier. Keep the tone honest. Don't promise the recovery, the body decides that.
How to write it
- Avoid 'feel better soon.' It can land as pressure.
- Offer something concrete, a meal you'll drop off, a show recommendation, a thing you'll handle for them.
- If it's a serious illness, drop the cheer. Be present. 'Thinking of you, love you' is enough.
Examples
Real examples of get well cards by relationship. Use them as a jumping-off point — the best card is the one with at least one specific detail only you would mention.
Heard you were laid up. Sending you the worst romance novel I could find and an excuse to take naps. I'll bring soup Friday. Love you.
Take all the time you need. We'll keep things moving. Thinking of you.
I'm thinking of you every day. I'm not going anywhere. Whatever you need, a ride, a meal, an hour of company, an hour of quiet, just say.