hurt for (someone or something)
1. To feel a strong desire for someone or something. She hurt for the companionship of her husband when he was deployed overseas.
2. To feel sadness and/or empathy for someone. I hurt for those little children who just lost their parents in a car accident.
hurt for someone/something
in. to long after someone or something; to need someone or something. I sure am hurting for a nice big steak.