Have you recently met a guy you’re interested and given him your phone number? The next thing you’ll be wondering is: “I gave him my number, when will he text me?” After all, the whole point of giving him your number was to show that you’re interested in hearing from him. It can feel like an eternity when you are waiting for a guy to text, especially if, in your eyes, he’s absolutely your type. If you’ve been wondering when he will text you, here’s a quick guide outlining what you can expect.
I gave him my number without him asking for it: When will he text me?
There are no rules about whether one should wait to be asked before giving their phone number to a guy. If you gave him your number to let him know you are interested, this is a clear indication to him that you want to get to know him better. His keenness to get to know you will determine if and when he texts.
Ask yourself honestly: how interested did he seem?
If the guy you gave your number to came across as lukewarm, but you still went ahead and gave him your phone number, this reduces the chances that he will text you soon, if at all. However, if the conversation flowed well and giving him your number felt like a natural progression of your interaction, then it’s far more likely he will text.
Remember: The more interested he is, the sooner he will text
I gave him my number after he asked me for it: when will he text me?
If he was the one to take the initiative to ask for your phone number, this shows that he is interested. It may be difficult to gauge just how interested he truly is. However, time will tell.
I gave him my number earlier today, when will he text me?
If it’s been less than 24 hours after you gave him your phone number and you are waiting for him to text, be patient. It’s perfectly normal for a guy to not text within 24 hours even if he is interested.
I gave him my number yesterday, when will he text me?
If you have him your number one day ago, it’s still a bit soon to be worrying if he will text.
I gave him my number 3 days ago, when will he text me?
If it’s been three days since you gave him your number, it’s obviously not as great as him messaging you the next day, but again, try not to worry. He’s likely occupied with other things and wants to wait before texting you. He may even be planning to ask you out but simply doesn’t know his schedule yet.
I gave him my number last week when will he text me?
When it comes to dating and relationships, there are no hard and fast rules. However, one week is a reasonable time frame in which a guy who is interested will text you. It can be hard to know whether you should stop waiting around and move on, especially if you like him. It’s fair to adjust your expectations by telling yourself that he’s not interested in texting you.
Of course, there may be special reasons as to why some guys may take longer than one week before texting. Perhaps he’s out of the country or is genuinely very busy with other commitments e.g. work. However, it’s also important not to overthink things and make excuses for him not contacting you. It’s fair to assume that a guy who is very interested will most likely message you within one week.
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3 factors that will determine if he texts you or not
Factor 1. Whether he is interested or not
A guy who is very interested will absolutely text you at some point unless due to unexpected circumstances like losing your number he is genuinely unable to. Guys are wired to to be hunters and enjoy the thrill of the chase. If a guy likes what he sees and is excited to get to know you, he will make the effort to text you. It’s as simple as that.
It goes without saying (however we often need reminders) that a guy who is simply not interested will not text you. Either you’re simply not his type personality-wise or appearance wise. Based on his impression of you, he needs to be able to judge your character and make a judgment as to whether you will get along or not. If you’re not his cup of tea then he has absolutely no reason to text you.
Factor 2. Whether he is single or not
Depending on how well you know the guy that you gave your number to, his relationship status could be a completely mystery. If he is single and interested, the probability that he will text you is far higher than someone who is interested but in a relationship. Unfortunately, many guys may appear and act single while being in a relationship or even married. This can be confusing. However, that’s the reality of meeting new people and dating, especially if you don’t have mutual friends.
A guy who is already in a relationship or dating someone else is far less likely to text you than someone who is single. This is not to say the possibility is zero. However, one would hope that the guy would honour their current relationship. If you already have evidence that he is in a relationship, it’s best to not hope that he will text you.
Factor 3. If his current life circumstances mean he’s open to getting to know someone new
Even if a guy is single, it does not necessarily mean that he’s in the right frame of mind to get to know you. You simply do not know what his life entails currently. He could be undergoing big changes in his life. Perhaps he is focusing on his career or work is particularly stressful. He may be getting over a tough breakup or even divorce. Relationships are often about timing. Basically, even if he is somewhat interested in you, he needs to be emotionally available.
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I gave him my number and have been waiting a while but he still hasn’t texted. Should I text him?
If you’ve been patiently waiting for him to text and are still getting radio silence, you may be wondering what to do next. Should you text him? Would that be too forward? Would he think you are desperate? These are common questions that may run through your mind.
It depends on what kind of person you are and what kind of guy you want
If you don’t mind putting yourself out there a bit, then by all means, go ahead and text him. If he doesn’t reply, then you can conclude that he is not interested. However, if he does reply, then you can gauge his level of interest. Either way, you have your answer which is better than waiting (and agonizing) about when he will text you.
A good approach would be to send a simple text to reach out and see how he’s doing. However, try your best not to have any expectations. Frankly speaking, the fact that he has not texted you at all is not positive. It’s unlikely that he is super interested but due to some unexpected circumstances ) e.g. losing his phone or some emergency) he was genuinely unable to text you. However, by texting him, you can gain clarity on the situation and make a final decision as to whether you should move on.
If texting guys who don’t text you is not your thing, that’s fine
If you’re the type of person that wants a guy to chase you and be the one initiating communication and dates, then you may not be willing to text him. That’s absolutely ok, too! Perhaps, despite your initial interest in him and high hopes, his lack of communication has already made him unsuitable to you. The main thing is to stay true to yourself.
I gave him my number and am waiting for him to text, how can I stop wondering?
After giving a guy your phone number, it’s completely normal to be wondering when he will text. The more interested you are in him, the more it will occupy your mind. You may be constantly checking your phone to see if he’s messaged you. It can be annoying annoying waiting. However, unless you are keen to reach out and text him, there’s not much you can do.
By keeping yourself busy, you can avoid dwelling on the fact that he hasn’t yet texted you. Try to avoid building up expectations. Even if you thought that your interaction went well and he seemed interested, this does not necessarily mean that he’s keen to get to know you. You may not know his relationship status or whether he’s keen to date at all. Hopefully, though, your waiting will soon come to an end if he does finally text you!
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