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How to Handle Make Him Miss You Like Crazy over Text Step by Step

When make him miss you like crazy over text leaves you confused, worried, or unsure what it means, a clear step-by-step approach can help you sort the signal from the stress. This guide explains how to understand the situation, reflect on what matters, choose a practical next step, and know when to ask for trusted support.

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Part 1

Give him a sweet compliment.

Guys love hearing what you like about them.

A quick compliment will put a smile on his face and make him think about how good you make him feel. You could mention how he looks, how he handles a situation, or how you feel about him. Just try to stay away from heavy-handed compliments if you don’t mean them though; guys can see right through them.

A quick compliment will put a smile on his face and make him think about how good you make him feel.
You could mention how he looks, how he handles a situation, or how you feel about him.
Just try to stay away from heavy-handed compliments if you don’t mean them though; guys can see right through them.
A quick compliment will put a smile on his face and make him think about how good you make him feel.
You could mention how he looks, how he handles a situation, or how you feel about him.

Part 2

Thank him for something he’s done.

Showing your appreciation lets him know how much you care.

If your crush or boyfriend did something really nice for you, don’t let it go unnoticed. Even if it was just something small, he’ll love that you noticed what he’s doing and he’ll want to text you more.

If your crush or boyfriend did something really nice for you, don’t let it go unnoticed.
Even if it was just something small, he’ll love that you noticed what he’s doing and he’ll want to text you more.
If your crush or boyfriend did something really nice for you, don’t let it go unnoticed.
Even if it was just something small, he’ll love that you noticed what he’s doing and he’ll want to text you more.
If your crush or boyfriend did something really nice for you, don’t let it go unnoticed.

Part 3

Send him a flirty text.

Flirting

boosts his ego and keeps the convo fun. Your guy wants to feel wanted in your relationship, so show him that you’re interested. Just tell him how he makes you feel and how he’s always on your mind so he doesn’t have to guess how you’re feeling. If you’re in a long-term relationship, flirting has an added bonus—keeping the romantic spark alive.

boosts his ego and keeps the convo fun.
Your guy wants to feel wanted in your relationship, so show him that you’re interested.
Just tell him how he makes you feel and how he’s always on your mind so he doesn’t have to guess how you’re feeling.
If you’re in a long-term relationship, flirting has an added bonus—keeping the romantic spark alive.
boosts his ego and keeps the convo fun.

Part 4

Ask for his advice.

He’ll want to jump in and help out as much as he can.

You can ask him for a recommendation, life advice, or anything else that you need help with. Asking him for his thoughts lets him know that you trust him and his opinion, so he’ll want to keep chatting with you.

You can ask him for a recommendation, life advice, or anything else that you need help with.
Asking him for his thoughts lets him know that you trust him and his opinion, so he’ll want to keep chatting with you.
You can ask him for a recommendation, life advice, or anything else that you need help with.
Asking him for his thoughts lets him know that you trust him and his opinion, so he’ll want to keep chatting with you.
You can ask him for a recommendation, life advice, or anything else that you need help with.

Part 5

Remind him of your memories together.

Reminiscing makes him think about the good times you’ve shared.

If you’re scrolling through your pics or just see something that makes you think of your crush or boyfriend, let him know! If you tell him about a good memory you’ve had together, he’ll remember it too and try to chase that feeling again.

If you’re scrolling through your pics or just see something that makes you think of your crush or boyfriend, let him know!
If you tell him about a good memory you’ve had together, he’ll remember it too and try to chase that feeling again.
If you’re scrolling through your pics or just see something that makes you think of your crush or boyfriend, let him know!
If you tell him about a good memory you’ve had together, he’ll remember it too and try to chase that feeling again.
If you’re scrolling through your pics or just see something that makes you think of your crush or boyfriend, let him know!

Part 6

Mention how much you miss him.

Saying you miss him will make him think about how he misses you

too. If you’re thinking of him, don’t be afraid to send him a quick reminder! Let him know how you’re feeling and what you wish you could be doing together. When your crush or S.O. sees that you’re really missing him, he’ll want to spend time with you even more since you’re on his mind.

If you’re thinking of him, don’t be afraid to send him a quick reminder!
Let him know how you’re feeling and what you wish you could be doing together.
When your crush or S.O.
sees that you’re really missing him, he’ll want to spend time with you even more since you’re on his mind.
If you’re thinking of him, don’t be afraid to send him a quick reminder!

Part 7

Share a cute pic.

Show him what he’s missing out on so he wants you more.

Snap a quick picture of whatever you’re doing and send it his way to show off what you’re up to. Follow up with a quick caption or question so he has something more to respond to. He’ll see that you’re having a good time without him and he’ll really want to be a part of it.

Snap a quick picture of whatever you’re doing and send it his way to show off what you’re up to.
Follow up with a quick caption or question so he has something more to respond to.
He’ll see that you’re having a good time without him and he’ll really want to be a part of it.
Snap a quick picture of whatever you’re doing and send it his way to show off what you’re up to.
Follow up with a quick caption or question so he has something more to respond to.

Part 8

Set up a time to get together.

He’ll get really excited for a date

you’ve planned. Planning when to see each other builds up his anticipation so he’ll miss you even more until your date. Throw out a fun suggestion of something to do when you hang out and spend time with one another. Show him how eager you are too so your crush or boyfriend knows you’re missing him.

you’ve planned.
Planning when to see each other builds up his anticipation so he’ll miss you even more until your date.
Throw out a fun suggestion of something to do when you hang out and spend time with one another.
Show him how eager you are too so your crush or boyfriend knows you’re missing him.
you’ve planned.

Part 9

Turn him on with a sexy message.

You’re bound to get his attention with a steamy text

. Don’t be afraid to tell him what you want to do when you’re alone with him or send him a sexy selfie to really grab his attention. Leave a little up to the imagination; it’s sure to make him want you even more. He’ll be so excited to see you, he’ll be counting down the minutes until you can get together again.

Don’t be afraid to tell him what you want to do when you’re alone with him or send him a sexy selfie to really grab his attention.
Leave a little up to the imagination; it’s sure to make him want you even more.
He’ll be so excited to see you, he’ll be counting down the minutes until you can get together again.
Don’t be afraid to tell him what you want to do when you’re alone with him or send him a sexy selfie to really grab his attention.
Leave a little up to the imagination; it’s sure to make him want you even more.

Part 10

Send a cute goodnight text.

Sending a message before bed

makes him think of you all night long. After a long day, a guy will really love seeing that he’s the last person you text before falling asleep. Flirt a little bit and tell him how much you miss him so he wishes he could cuddle up right next to you.

makes him think of you all night long.
After a long day, a guy will really love seeing that he’s the last person you text before falling asleep.
Flirt a little bit and tell him how much you miss him so he wishes he could cuddle up right next to you.
makes him think of you all night long.
After a long day, a guy will really love seeing that he’s the last person you text before falling asleep.

Part 11

Keep your messages positive.

Guys are more likely to respond to lighthearted texts.

When you complain or talk about topics that bring the mood down, he might reply less. Talk about the things he likes to do, make him laugh, and use emojis to make your texts sound more fun so he keeps chatting.

When you complain or talk about topics that bring the mood down, he might reply less.
Talk about the things he likes to do, make him laugh, and use emojis to make your texts sound more fun so he keeps chatting.
When you complain or talk about topics that bring the mood down, he might reply less.
Talk about the things he likes to do, make him laugh, and use emojis to make your texts sound more fun so he keeps chatting.
When you complain or talk about topics that bring the mood down, he might reply less.

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