What to Text a Guy to Get His Attention

13 attention-getting texts to send him

• I have a confession. But you have to earn it.
• Something happened today and you're weirdly the only person who'd appreciate it.
• I saw someone doing [his hobby] today and thought: not as good as him.
• Okay, I'll admit it — you're funnier than I originally gave you credit for.
• I had a dream about you last night. The details are on a need-to-know basis.
• You're dangerously close to becoming my favorite person to text.
• Quick, I need a partner in crime for Saturday. You available or do I ask my second choice?
• I was going to text you something really nice but now I can't remember it. Anyway, hi.
• Tell me one thing about you nobody else knows. I'll trade you.
• My friends asked about “the guy from [place].” You're developing a reputation.
• I bet I can guess your most controversial opinion in three tries.
• This song came on and now you're stuck in my head. Rude of you.
• You've got 10 seconds to make my day better. Go.

The psychology: why these work (and “make him want you”)

Wanting to know what a guy is thinking about you is the engine of early attraction — so the texts above hand him unfinished stories, light challenges, and hints that other people notice you. That's an open loop; his brain wants it closed, so he replies. What makes him want you long-term isn't a magic line, though: it's that texting you feels like the best part of his day. Playful beats needy, specific beats generic, and a little scarcity (you have a life, you don't always reply in four seconds) beats constant availability.

What kills his attention

• Texting constantly “to stay on his mind.” Saturation is the opposite of intrigue.
• Asking “do you even like me?” — reassurance-seeking transfers the pressure to him.
• Generic compliments (“you're so hot”) — flattering, forgettable, no reply required.
• Copying “seduction scripts” that don't sound like you. He'll notice the voice change.

How to use What2Text to get his attention

1. Open What2Text and choose Get His Attention.
2. Tell it about him and where things stand — “we've been texting two weeks, he's slow to reply lately, he's obsessed with basketball.”
3. Pick your energy — flirty, mysterious, bold — and get three curiosity-driven texts written for exactly that guy. Send one, put your phone down, and let the open loop work.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get a guy's attention over text without being obvious?

Use open loops and callbacks instead of direct bids for attention. “I have a story for you later” gets more engagement than three paragraphs — intrigue reads as confidence.

What can I text a guy to make him want me?

Texts that make him feel chosen for a reason: specific compliments about his humor, taste, or skills, plus playful scarcity. Consistent fun beats any single line — see what to text a guy to keep him interested.

How often should I text him to stay on his mind?

Less than you think. One good text a day beats ten filler ones — quality creates anticipation, volume creates fatigue. Let him experience missing you.