I want to make him miss me. What are your tips?

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Laura Bilotta
Laura Bilotta
Dating Coach & Matchmaker
03/04/25 10:44pm
If you really want someone to miss you, the key thing is to not send text after text, or phone call after phone call. Avoid too much contact. You have to let them miss you, and in order for them to miss you, you have to keep a bit of space. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, so keep them a little time on their own, and let them wonder what you are up to.

When you do reach out, don’t act desperate! Keep your texts or phone calls brief and to the point. It’s important to carry on maintaining your own life. While you’re with them, don’t give them too much information about yourself. You want to keep them guessing and leave a little mystery.
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Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP
Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP
Clinical Therapist & Adjunct Professor
04/11/25 9:56pm
Well, playing games with the person you like is so last year ;) Make them miss you by actually missing you because you’re fun and enjoyable. You won’t have to work too hard to accomplish that. If you want to send subtle hints, you can always text less, be evasive with your plans but honestly, as a couples therapist, it can backfire! It can send signals that you aren’t interested when you are. Be yourself, have fun and if they kiss you while you’re doing that then all shall be good!
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wikiHow Editorial Team
03/04/25 10:43pm
Here are some surefire ways to make a guy miss you when you're not together:
  • Stop texting and calling him, at least for a bit. He'll wonder what you're doing and start thinking about you!
  • Go out with your friends and tell him about it so he wishes he was there.
  • Post fun photos of yourself on social media to remind him what he's missing.
  • Treat yourself to a makeover so he's blown away the next time he sees you—you'll be on his mind constantly!
  • Be yourself. At the end of the day, living your best life and pursuing your interests are the best ways to make a guy want to spend more time with you.
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Crazy chipmunk
03/04/25 11:27pm
You should act like you don’t need him. I mean - i did it and it worked so i think it will work again.
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Musa Shoukat
03/07/25 5:35pm
Focus on yourself, stay busy, have fun, and don’t always be available. Distance and mystery can make someone miss you more!
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Adam.Powers
08/05/25 12:45am
Send him music that you know will instantly get you in his head. Send pics with captions like remember us what happened?
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