How to Tell a Guy He's Handsome over Text

Co-authored by John Keegan and Hannah Madden

Last Updated: September 23, 2025 References

Guys don’t get a ton of compliments in their daily lives, so getting called handsome can really make them feel special. If you want to text the man in your life about how good he looks, it can be tough to find the right words to describe him. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of ways you can call a guy handsome over text to make him feel great about himself.

How to Tell a Guy He's Hot Over Text

Dating coach John Keegan says to bring up something specific that you find physically appealing about him. Instead of something generic like "You're so hot," text something specific like "I love your eyes" or "You look hot in that shirt," or even "Send me a selfie" to let him know you want to see his handsome face.

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“Good morning, handsome.”

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A good morning text will start his day out right. If you wake up before him, send him a quick text telling him how handsome he is. He’ll probably appreciate the great start to his day, and he might even send you a cute good morning text back.^{[1]
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Expert Interview} You could also say something like:^{[2]
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- “Morning handsome! Hope you have a great day.”
- “Hey baby, just wanted to tell you how handsome you are. I hope you have a good day!”

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“You’re the hottest guy I’ve ever known.”

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Tell him that he’s miles above anyone else you’ve ever dated. This exaggerated statement will let him know that you aren’t thinking about anyone else except for him. Plus, you’ll call him hot, which will probably make him feel really good. You might also say:^{[3]
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- “You’re the most handsome man I’ve ever dated.”
- “I just can’t believe how handsome you are.”

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“I miss your handsome face.”

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Tell him you miss him and just how handsome he is. With this message, he’ll understand how much you care for him and how attractive you think he is. If you can’t see each other for a while or it’s been a little bit since you last hung out, this is a great message to send him. You could also try:^{[4]
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- “It’s been too long since I’ve seen your pretty face.”
- “I can’t believe it’s been a month since I’ve seen your handsome face in person.”

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“You looked so good today.”

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Follow up after a fun date or a hang out with him. If you couldn’t quite work up the courage to let him know how hot he is in person, you can send it via text later on. Maybe he changed up his appearance, or maybe you’re just really enamoured with him. You could also say:^{[5]
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- “I was too shy to say this in person, but you’re very handsome.”
- “Your outfit was so nice today. You looked very handsome.”

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“You look so handsome in that picture!”

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Compliment a pic he posted or one he sent you. If you think he looks good in it, tell him that!^{[6]
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Expert Interview} He’ll be happy that you noticed, especially since guys don’t get complimented a lot. You could even comment on the pic if he put it up on social media. You could also text him something like:^{[7]
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- “Wow, that picture you posted is so nice. You look amazing.”
- “You look so handsome in that pic.”

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“Send me a selfie.”

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Let him know you want to see his handsome face. If you two are long-distance or you can’t see each other for a while, this is a nice way to connect face to face. When he sends you the selfie, compliment him on his looks or how handsome he is. You might also say:^{[8]
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- “I want to see that handsome face. Send me a selfie?”
- “I miss you. Send me a pic of your outfit today.”

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“We’re a pretty good-looking couple.”

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Send him a picture of you two that you really like. When you say that you’re a good-looking couple, you’re complimenting both of you at the same time. You’re also telling him that you think you two are a good fit, which is a great message to send to someone you like. You might also say:^{[9]
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- “I’m so lucky to be with a handsome guy like you.”
- “We look so good in this picture (especially you).”

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“I had a dream about your handsome face.”

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Maybe your brain wanted to remind you how handsome he is. If you had a nice dream about him last night, let him know all about it. Be sure to emphasize how good he looked so you can give him a compliment, too! You could also say:^{[10]
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- “I had the craziest dream last night, but it was worth it because you looked so good in it.”
- “Wanna hear about my dream? You have the starring role!”

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“Your beard / stubble looks so good.”

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If he’s trying out a beard, let him know that you like it. Some guys get a little self-conscious when they try out new facial hair, so give him a boost of confidence with this compliment. He’ll be happy that you noticed, and it might even convince him not to shave for a few more days. You could also try:^{[11]
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- “I like the beard, you should keep it! Makes you look rugged and handsome.”
- “Trying out a beard, huh? I like it!”

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“Your hair was on point today.”

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If he mixed it up, let him know you like it. Maybe he got a haircut or got some highlights done. Whatever the case is, tell him that you thought his hair looked good to make him smile. This is especially a good idea if his hair is a big part of his overall look. You might also text him:^{[12]
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- “Did you do something different with your hair today? It looked so good.”
- “Forgot to tell you earlier, but your hair looked great today.”
- “I love your haircut! You look so handsome.”

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“You look just like Ryan Reynolds.”

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Pick a celebrity that he vaguely looks like. Even if they aren’t identical, a comparison will make him feel great (especially if he thinks that celebrity is attractive). Although he might try to brush it off, he’ll appreciate that you think he looks like a famous person. You could also say:^{[13]
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- “Your new haircut makes you look just like Harry Styles. I love it!”
- “You’re so handsome, people are going to start mistaking you for Brad Pitt!”

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“Your shirt really brought out the blue in your eyes.”

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If you liked his outfit, tell him about it. Maybe you were too shy to bring it up in person, or maybe you didn’t really think about it until you got home. If you saw him earlier and he looked really good, tell him about it over text. You could also say:^{[14]
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- “Your whole outfit was really nice today. You looked very handsome.”
- “I loved the shirt you were wearing earlier. You can pull off anything.”

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What compliments do guys like?

Imad Jbara
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Imad Jbara is a Dating Coach for NYC Wingwoman LLC, a relationship coaching service based in New York City. 'NYC Wingwoman' offers matchmaking, wingwoman services, 1-on-1 Coaching, and intensive weekend bootcamps. Imad services 100+ clients, men and women, to improve their dating lives through authentic communication skills. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Imad Jbara

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Guys like any kind of compliment that strokes their egos. Things like "I love how many sports you play" "I like that you're a leader" or "I like how smart you are" can go a long way!

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