You type a text. You delete it. You type it again, stare at it for 20 minutes, and finally hit send.
Then you watch your phone.
Texting is where most relationships live now. It’s where he decides if you’re fun, if you’re interested and if you’re worth the effort. So I’ve pulled every texting guide on this site onto one page. Find the moment you’re in, then grab the words.
- Make him smile
- Good morning and good night
- Paragraphs
- Flirty texts
- Make him miss you
- Read his texts
- When he goes quiet
- By zodiac sign
Texts to Make Him Smile
Short, sweet and easy to send. These are the texts he screenshots and keeps.
- 8 Sweet Messages for Him to Make Him SmileThe ones that make him grin at his phone in the middle of the day.
- 30 Texts to Make Him Smile at WorkLight, quick messages for when he’s buried in his day.
- 20 Text Messages for Him to Make Him SmileMore ideas, from cute to a little cheeky.
- What to Text a Guy to Make Him SmileHow to write your own, so it sounds like you.
Good Morning and Good Night Texts
Being the first and last thing on his mind is a simple habit. These make it easy.
- 30 Funny Good Morning Texts for HimStart his day laughing.
- 15 Funny Good Morning Texts He’ll LoveA shorter list of the best ones.
- Flirty Good Morning Texts for HimFor when you want him thinking about you all day.
- Sweet Good Morning Messages Men LoveWarm and simple.
- Goodnight Texts to a CrushSweet without coming on too strong.
- 8 Good Night Texts That Make Him MeltFor a boyfriend you want to feel close to.
- Sweet Goodnight Texts for HimThe last thing he reads before he falls asleep.
Cute and Long Paragraphs for Him
For the moments when one line isn’t enough. Copy them, or use them to find your own words.
- 10 Cute Paragraphs for HimHeartfelt, without being over the top.
- 7 Long Paragraphs for Your BoyfriendWhen you want him to really feel it.
- Long Paragraphs to Send to Your BoyfriendMore options for anniversaries, hard weeks and just because.
- 9 Cute Paragraphs for Your BoyfriendSweet and short enough to send any day.
- Cute Paragraphs to Say to Your CrushShow him how you feel without scaring him off.
- 6 Paragraphs for Your CrushA few more for the early days.
Flirty Texts and Teasing
A little playfulness keeps the spark going. Here’s how to flirt over text without overthinking it.
- 44 Flirty Texts for HimReady to send, from sweet to bold.
- How to Tease a Guy Over Text3 playful ways he’ll love.
- Texts That Create Tension With a ManBuild the kind of pull that keeps him wanting more.
- Flirty Games to Play Over TextWhen the conversation needs some fun.
- 60 Flirty Questions to Ask a Guy Over TextKeep the chat going and learn what he’s really like.
- How to Start a Conversation With a Guy Over TextOpeners that don’t feel awkward.
Texts to Make Him Miss You, Chase You and Fall for You
When you want more from him, the right words at the right time make a big difference.
- Texts to Make Him Miss YouGet him thinking about you when you’re apart.
- 7 Irresistible Texts to Make Him Miss You Like CrazyFor when he’s been a little too comfortable.
- 7 Texts to Make Him Chase YouFlip it so he’s the one making the effort.
- 5 Texts to Make a Man Fall in Love With YouMessages that build real feelings.
- Hero Instinct Phrases and Texts32 phrases and 10 texts that make him feel needed.
- Should You Tell Him You Love Him by Text?When it works, and when to wait.
- How to Send “I Love You” Text MessagesSay it in a way that lands.
How to Read His Texts
His texts tell you a lot, if you know what to look for.
- How to Subtly Ask a Guy If He Likes You Over TextFind out without putting yourself on the line.
- How to Ask Someone If They Like You Through TextThe more direct version.
- 9 Texting Signs He’s Flirting With YouThe quiet ones most women miss.
- Things a Guy Will Text You When He’s Really Into YouWhat real interest looks like on your screen.
- Signs He’s Testing You Through TextAnd how to respond with confidence.
- What You Text vs. What He HearsWhy your messages sometimes land wrong.
- What to Text a Guy When You’re Not Sure How He FeelsMessages that get you a clear answer.
- Why Is He Texting Me If He’s Not Interested?Mixed signals, explained.
When He Goes Quiet
Slow replies and silence are where most women panic. Here’s what to do instead.
- What to Do When He Doesn’t Text BackYour next move, step by step.
- Why Men Take Forever to Reply to TextsAnd how to handle it without losing your cool.
- Do Guys Notice When You Stop Texting Them?Yes, and here’s what it does.
- How to Get a Guy to Text You Without Texting HimGet him reaching out first.
- The 4-Word Text to Send When He Pulls AwayOne short message that can change everything.
- 14 Texts That Scare Men OffThe ones to delete before you hit send.
- 8 Texting Habits of a High-Value WomanSimple habits that make him respect your time.
Signs He Likes You Through Text, by Zodiac Sign
Every sign texts a little differently. Pick his.
Want more on his sign? See all my zodiac dating guides.
Want Him Texting You Back in Seconds?
Every man hears a voice in his head when he reads your texts. My “Irresistible Texts” guide shows you how to change that voice, so even a one-word texter starts sending you loving messages.
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