Ever heard of the saying, "don't text him and he'll text you"?
Would you believe that not texting a guy is a simple and effective way to gauge his interest in you?
Good is true!
It's a smart tactic to try if you think he's losing interest and not responding. If you don't text him, he will text you. That's all.
This works in situations where he liked you and thought you were attractive but lost interest for some reason.
For example, if you've been chasing him too much and seeming desperate, causing him to lose interest in you and stop responding to your messages.
Instead of following him and bombarding his phone with more text messages, do the exact opposite.
If you don't contact him, he will text you because the fear of losing you as well as the sudden change in your behavior makes him feel uncomfortable, anxious and confused.
He will text you if he still cares about you or is interested in you in any way.
You can then respond in a way that attracts attention and sets the stage for attraction recovery.
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How to get him to text you without texting him

The idea is very simple:
Some men don't appreciate the value of anything or anyone until they lose it, even temporarily.
As a result, taking a step back and starting a little hands-off experiment can have a big impact on his attraction and interest in you.
In this article, we give you the brutal truth about texting and we hope you'll listen carefully.
Giving a man your full attention and dedication before he wins you over can make you seem desperate.
This is especially true if he wasn't obviously hitting on you but instead tried to stalk you in the early days of your courtship.
So texting him all the time and trying to win him over when he's clearly not interested in you right now isn't going to work.
After all, doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is completely insane!
What happens if you don't text him

Let's take a moment to find out what really happens when you don't text him and how it affects his interest and attractiveness to you.
What most women don't realize is that in certain situations, not texting him can have a positive effect on his mind and heart and prevent him from doing things he may regret in the future.
And more importantly, it actually increases your attractiveness in his eyes, making him curious and obsessed with you and encouraging him to chase after you.
1. He will start missing you

When you stop texting a guy, you create an "emotional vacuum" by taking your attention away from him.
The “emptiness” he experiences from not texting him is very strong, provided he still has some level of attraction or interest in you.
He will start thinking about you as soon as he realizes that you suddenly disappeared from his life.
The lack of your attention will make him reconsider the importance you have in his life. And after that it will only be a matter of time before I miss you.
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2. It gives you the opportunity to reconnect with your own feelings.

One of the reasons it's so hard to stop texting in this situation is that more often than not, rejection leads to obsession.
Enhance everything and develop that narrative you NEED to win his favor and get his attention when you combine it with your own feelings for the guy.
In fact, you are under no obligation to do so.
You don't need a guy who doesn't think you're attractive or brilliant or whatever.
Don't you want a man who will treat you well, see your worth, find you attractive, appreciate you and love you while you are looking for a partner?
Isn't that called a trap?
So why would you allow yourself to pursue a man who doesn't meet those criteria? It's not because it's the ideal companion for you.
NO! That's because rejection has such a negative impact on our self-esteem, our psyche, and our overall desire to be liked.
If he has feelings for you, he will text you if you don't text him, but more importantly, he gives you space and time to think about your feelings for him rather than the ramifications of rejection.
3. You regain control of the situation

It feels awful when you text or call someone who is losing or has lost interest, doesn't it?
Insecurity, fear, anger and sadness are likely to hit you on a daily basis.
As you also struggle with conflicting feelings about what to do or how to respond to that circumstance, you feel like you have no control over the situation or yourself.
Deciding to stop texting him will remove much of the uncertainty.
It might feel awful for the first few days, but after that you start to see things as they are.
It can be empowering to realize that life goes on and you still have life to live even when he's not around.
As a result, you won't feel like a mouse on a wheel whizzing around aimlessly with little to choose from.
4. You get clarity about the situation

This strategy works to produce one of two outcomes:
Either he texts you or he doesn't text you.
If he texts you, it's a sign that he's still interested in you. And if he doesn't, that means you never secured his devotion.
The former offers some optimism, while the latter shows you that he doesn't have the same feelings that you have for him.
Even so, it will help you make plans for what to do next.
You can decide to move on if you feel the situation is beyond repair.
On the other hand, it will also clarify the situation for you so that you can take the necessary actions to win her heart.
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5. Reconsider your thoughts and actions

If you stop texting him and he starts thinking about you, the fact that you haven't followed him will cause him to reconsider his actions and thoughts.
On the other hand, if you've been acting desperately like you desperately want to be with him, he can't help but take you for granted. There will simply be no reason for you to stop and think.
Once you stop chasing him so hard, you will start to seem more confident and attractive to him. Because only a woman who respects and values herself would make such a decision.
He will start thinking about how he treated you and regret the fact that he never gave you the attention and care you deserved.
Also, he will start to see you as a valuable woman and will finally see your true worth.
Signs You're Chasing Him (And Why You Need To Stop)

First things first: take a step back and think about your relationship history.
In particular, think about the times a guy has stopped contacting you or lost interest and try to figure out if you've been following him or not.
Have you been texting him all day, every day non-stop? Have you been constantly checking your phone waiting for a text message from him?
These behaviors are common signs that you're chasing too much without getting enough interest from him.
On the one hand, it's perfectly natural for a woman to text and call a man more than he does, as long as he's interested in her and the courtship is going well.
In an ideal world, you and your partner can't get enough of each other.
However, when this behavior is limited to just one side, it often indicates an imbalance in attraction and interest between the two parties.
The truth is, if a guy had even a basic interest in you, he would make an effort to text, call, or meet you.
If he really wants to be with you, you won't find that he frequently ignores your texts, responds with one-word replies, doesn't flirt with you, is cold and distant, or doesn't ask you out.
These are all signs that a guy is just not interested in you.
Pursuing him further will only make you seem desperate and needy, which will further alienate him.
If you keep following him with messages, phone calls and social media posts you will drive yourself crazy as you have invested a lot of yourself to get him back.
The problem is that you're just burning your chances of being with him by constantly trying to win him over.
So, even if it seems illogical, try not to contact him again for a while.
If you do this correctly, you'll be surprised at how suddenly he's addicted to your attention and wants it back.
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How long should I not write to him?

It's no secret that not texting a guy is a common way to get some sort of emotional reaction from him...
But how long should you break off contact with him? Surely you can't ignore it forever...
Here's the truth:
Don't text him until he contacts you, no matter how impatient you feel.
If you think the situation was really bad and he's barely interested anymore, wait as long as it takes.
You can take a day or two off if the problem wasn't too bad and you just want him to text you more and try harder to please you.
In most cases, he will likely approach you within this time frame and respond with a softer, more loving attitude.
Whatever you do, avoid acting immature. Don't hit him or ghost him just to get back at him or punish him.
Remember: you're just taking a break from the constant texting. Ultimately, respect and communication are important ingredients for love and affection.
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FAQs
What he thinks when you don t text him? ›
1 He thinks you're busy. 2 He's trying to brush it off. 3 He might think you're playing “hard to get.” 4 He's worried you're ignoring him because you're upset.
Will he care if I don't text him? ›Yes, in some ways, guys differ, but men still have feelings and emotions even if they don't show it. So when you don't text back, he may lose interest or feel unimportant in your life. For some reason, women think that not texting back is cute and makes them more attractive, but to men, it isn't.
What to do when he doesn t text when he says he will? ›- Don't Stress Out. Don't jump to conclusions if your man doesn't text you back immediately. ...
- Call Him. Save. ...
- Check On Him. ...
- Give Him Time. ...
- Remember It's Not The End Of The World.
Can he? Yes, very much so. He could be scared of texting you too much and coming across as desperate. So he may not be texting you because he does not want to come across that way.
Should I respond to his text after he ignored me? ›Don't ignore him
It is easy to wonder, should I text him back after he ignored me? Yes, he ignored you, which is hurtful enough. But don't return the favor if you still hope to build something out of the relationship. Playing mind games or ignoring his texts could backfire and ruin your chance of coming together.
- Let Him Know That You Are Prepared To Walk Away. Save. ...
- Do Not Let Him Take Away Your Efforts In Vain. Easier said than done! ...
- Prioritize Yourself. ...
- Remind Him That He Is Not Your Only Option. ...
- Make Yourself Busy. ...
- Go For A New Look. ...
- Take A Break From Replying. ...
- Do Not Try To Please Him.
Waiting 2–3 days or up to a week before reaching out gives him a chance to text you first once he realizes what he's missing. If you've waited more than a week and still haven't heard back from him, it might be time to move on.
How long should I wait for him to text me before giving up? ›A week gives the person enough time to thoughtfully respond.
Even though it's a little old-fashioned, some people will wait 3 days after a date to text you back to make you miss them more. Waiting any longer than a week could be a sign they're not interested, and it might be best to let the conversation die out.
Dry texting is what happens when someone sends you short replies that don't move the conversation forward. It usually consists of one-word answers like the dreaded 'K,' says dating coach Alexis Germany.
Does not texting a guy back make him want you more? ›Spacing out conversations instead of texting all the time can build attraction, especially when first meeting someone. Sending more than 1 followup will not only make you seem desperate, but could also annoy the other person if they don't want to talk.
How do you get his attention when he ignores you? ›
- Give him space and time. ...
- Focus on becoming your best self. ...
- Learn how to make him jealous. ...
- Reach out for his help. ...
- Be upfront; “ask” ...
- Ignore his social media presence. ...
- Glow! ...
- Can you get good with the people that matter to him?
What isn't so fun, flirty, or exciting is when you start to get the feeling the person you're texting isn't really into it. Dry texting is a major bummer, and unfortunately, it's one of the definitive signals you can spot from texting that they're just not that into you. Sorry, truth hurts.
How often do guys text if they like you? ›There are no specific times a guy should text you when he likes you, but he must be consistent. A guy who genuinely likes you will text you at least once a day. Also, after a discussion about getting to know each other, he will randomly text to check up on you and text you good morning and good night.
How do you know if a guy is not interested in you? ›- He never initiates contact. ...
- He takes his sweet time to respond to your messages. ...
- He doesn't pay attention when you speak. ...
- He calls off plans with you all the time. ...
- He is interested in other women. ...
- He avoids discussing the future with you. ...
- He hasn't opened up to you.
- 01/6Texts to be sent to someone who's ignoring you. ...
- 02/6“Are you alright? ...
- 03/6“I'm here for you whenever you want to talk” ...
- 04/6“I'm sad that we aren't talking right now” ...
- 05/6“So this happened today…” ...
- 06/6“I'm sorry and I respect your space”
Ignoring a guy is one of the smartest and savviest tricks to get them to chase you. It makes them want you more and is a surefire way to get him right where you want him. If your curiosity is piqued, and you want to find out more on how to go about it, you're in the right place.
What is he thinking when he ignores you? ›What Does It Mean If A Guy Ignores You? If a guy truly starts to ignore you, it's usually either because he is upset with you and needs you to give him space, he is losing interest, he feels like the relationship is moving too fast, he is playing games with you or trying to lead you on.
How to make a guy miss you? ›- Deliberately leave things behind. ...
- Give him some personal space. ...
- Make him wait before replying his texts. ...
- Take things slow. ...
- Wear a unique perfume. ...
- Add some mystery to your experiences together. ...
- Have adventures with him (and your friends)
Yes, it's a bit lazy and can feel somewhat cruel if you've already established mutual interest or even commitment, but leaving a message “on read” is the non-confrontational method of “letting someone down easy.” Unfortunately, not responding is commonly done to get across the message of disinterest.
What is the give him 3 days rule? ›Popularized by the romcom, the three-day dating rule insists that a person wait three full days before contacting a potential suitor. A first-day text or call is too eager, a second-day contact seems planned, but three days is, somehow, the perfect amount of time.
Do guys like fast replies? ›
Out of 132 people who participated, 89% (118 people) voted that texting back quickly is a TURN-ON and 11% (14 people) voted TURN-OFF. One voter let me know she tapped “off” by accident so these results are slightly skewed, but still—the results are clearly in favor of texting back fast being a turn on.
Should I text a guy who stopped texting me? ›After you've left it for a decent amount of time, you can consider sending a casual text simply to check in with him. There's nothing wrong with this and it can help you get a little closure. If he's ghosting you for a reason, then it gives him an opportunity to speak up and share what's going on.
Why do guys take days to reply? ›Often, men take time to open up and respond in such cases. They might be interested in you, but they are simply being cautious and taking the time to respond and reciprocate. You need to be patient with them.
How can you tell if a guy is Breadcrumbing? ›- They flirt repeatedly, but never ask you out.
- They message you to say hi and offer compliments, but ignore your suggestions to meet.
- They leave comments on your social media but don't respond to DMs or texts.
- They send memes and GIFs, but never engage in a proper conversation.
Generally, it's best to reply to texts within a few hours unless you have a good reason not to. If you're busy or don't want to seem too eager, you can wait a little longer to reply. Ensure you don't leave someone hanging for too long, as that can be rude and off-putting.
What is cold texting? ›Cold texting is reaching out via SMS to a contact without their prior consent or permission. It's similar to cold calling and cold emailing. Some examples that would lead to cold texting include: Purchasing a contact list from a third party. Finding customers' phone information online.
Why do people start dry texting? ›“Dry texters may suffer from social anxiety and have a difficult time communicating their thoughts and feelings via written word,” says psychotherapist Anita Astley, LMFT, author of the forthcoming book Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships.
Why do guys send dry texts? ›He might be busy, he might not like texting, or he might not be into you. Dry texting is incredibly frustrating, but try to be patient for the first couple of short texts or long response times. If he starts the conversation up again or starts sending more detailed messages, he was probably just busy.
When a man pulls away what to do? ›Give him space; stop worrying about what you did to turn him off. When he withdraws, it can negatively impact your ego and self-esteem. So, shift your focus – get busy or distracted. Don't stop your daily routine and don't feel guilty about focusing attention on yourself.
Is it desperate to text a guy twice? ›Double-texting, or messaging two times before someone responds, is viewed as taboo in modern dating. While double-texting can feel bad, therapists say there is no rule for how much you should text. If you feel bad about double-texting, put your phone down and let the other person reply at their own pace.
How guys feel when you leave them on read? ›
Guys feel confused when they get left on read. However, if you haven't left his message on read, he might get concerned. If you've had an argument or a little debate that cannot even be considered a fight or an argument, there are chances he'll think of this once the waters calm down a little.
Is ignoring someone a good way to get their attention? ›Is ignoring someone a good way to get their attention? If you're looking for a reaction and attention, you'll definitely get one when by ignoring them. Sometimes when you're in a relationship, things get a little dull. You know, it starts to become routine, there's no excitement or spontaneity.
What he thinks when you don t contact him? ›He could feel angry or upset.
He might think you're being rude or fake, and may even try to confront you about it or get a rebound girlfriend in response. Anger usually gives way to remorse after a few days or weeks and is a normal response to breakups or the silent treatment.
- Reply as soon as you can. ...
- Avoid using one-word replies. ...
- Know the purpose of your reply. ...
- Make texting fun with GIFs and emojis. ...
- Make your crush smile with memes. ...
- Don't be afraid to ask questions. ...
- Show your sense of humor. ...
- Go ahead and flirt a little.
- He Texts Back Immediately.
- He Wishes You Weren't Just Texting.
- He Talks About Things You Both Would Be Doing If He Was There.
- He Lets You Know If He Can't Text Back Right Now.
- He Often Uses Flirty Emojis.
- He Likes Hearing Your Stories.
- He Wants To Know More About You.
- He Writes You Long Texts.
If your dude has slowed down his responses to your texts or if he's not returning your calls, there's a good chance that he's being a wuss and slowly making an exit. "The guy may start to communicate less, so no more good morning text messages, shortened responses and fewer details about his life," explains Ritter.
How do you know if he likes you more than a friend 3 signs to watch out? ›If he notices your new haircut, a change of mood, or an important date, it might indicate that he considers you more than a friend. A guy who notices small changes in you or your daily life is making an effort to build a deeper connection with you. It also shows that he cares deeply about your well-being.
How do you know when a guy is done with you? ›He becomes easily irritable and lashes out at every small thing, especially if he used to be a lovely person. He's closed off emotionally from you. You feel as though reaching him for a heart-to-heart has become mission impossible. He tries to stay away from anything that reminds him of the relationship.
How do you tell if a man is not interested or is hiding feelings? ›- Observe their body language.
- They pay attention to you.
- Eye contact.
- They make time for you.
- They quickly apologize when they offend you.
- Jealousy.
- They don't say much.
- They are afraid.
“When a man is confused about his feelings, his behavior might be erratic. He might make you feel desired and give you all his attention during the 'hot' phase. “Then he may pull away just like that and act cold when he feels like he's catching feelings for you,” writes relationship expert Sylvia Smith.
Will not texting a guy make him miss you? ›
The best way to make a guy miss you is to pull away. Refrain from texting or calling him for the smallest things. If you reach out to him constantly, he does not have any chance to miss you. Instead, give your special person a reason and some time to miss you.
Does a guy like you if he doesn't text you everyday? ›If they are texting you often, that's a clear sign that they want to pursue a relationship with you. Conversely, if they hardly text you and seem aloof, then they probably aren't that interested in you.
What makes a man miss you more than usual? ›Take your time replying to those frequent calls or texts by your man. You can even avoid his calls for some time to make him wonder what you're up to, especially if you've been bothered by him. To even spice things up, you can add that you were with another guy friend, which is enough to make him go crazy about you.
How do you turn the tables and make him chase you? ›- Don't Try to Win Him Over.
- Be Mysterious.
- Hold Off From Calling or Texting Him.
- Flirt with Him.
- Don't Give Him the Impression He is The Only Guy in the Picture.
- Related.
- Express your feelings (to him) One of the most direct ways to learn how to make him regret ignoring you is by being upfront about it. ...
- Get your story straight. ...
- Be less available. ...
- Spend time with friends (especially mutual friends) ...
- Block him. ...
- Pursue other options. ...
- Conclusion.
Give it a few days (or even a week).
It might feel tough waiting for him to text you, but your crush might truly be busy and unable to respond to your messages right away. Waiting 2–3 days or up to a week before reaching out gives him a chance to text you first once he realizes what he's missing.
Yes, it's a bit lazy and can feel somewhat cruel if you've already established mutual interest or even commitment, but leaving a message “on read” is the non-confrontational method of “letting someone down easy.” Unfortunately, not responding is commonly done to get across the message of disinterest.
How often will a guy text you if he is interested? ›There are no specific times a guy should text you when he likes you, but he must be consistent. A guy who genuinely likes you will text you at least once a day. Also, after a discussion about getting to know each other, he will randomly text to check up on you and text you good morning and good night.