How to Play Mind Games With a Guy Over Text & Drive Him Crazy!

Learning how to play mind games with a guy over text puts you firmly in control of the situation. It drives him just a little bit crazy too!

Ah, the modern texting game. It’s confusing. It’s a battle of wills. If you let it, it will literally drive you crazy. It might have you wondering how to play mind games with a guy over text.

Men seem to have this game down pat. How many times have you been happily messaging a guy you’ve recently met, he messages first quite a lot. He messages ‘good morning,’ and it’s all good times and smiles, only for it to go quiet for a while? We’ve all been there.

Wonder whether he’s changed his mind about you? Did you get it all wrong, his phone has broken, he’s in a life-threatening condition in a local hospital? Every possibility goes through your mind. However, the likelihood is that his phone is working perfectly fine, and he’s fit and healthy. Nothing untoward has happened to him at all. He’s just playing games.

[Read: Why is he leading you on? How to understand the games he’s playing]

It’s time we figured this out and started playing games right back!

So, if you’ve ever been text played by a guy, learn how to turn the tables and understand how to play mind games with a guy over text. Leave him wondering what’s going on with you instead!

[Read: How to play a guy at his own games and make him feel miserable]

How to play mind games with a guy over text

There are a few ways to do this, but it all comes down to keeping him on his toes, guessing, and basically making sure that he’s very confused. Then, just at the point where you think he’s going to give up, you pull it back in and be your charming self once more.

Now, I’d like to say here and now that I do not generally advocate game playing in relationships or crushes. I think it’s a waste of time generally. However, I have been on the receiving end of text mind games in the past and sometimes revenge is a little sweet.

[Read: How to make him regret hurting you]

First things first, have a rapport going with a guy over text. There needs to be a regular amount of chatting back and forth for this to work. You basically get him thinking that everything is fine, nothing to worry about, and he’s got you pretty much where he wants you. However, within this there are some rules.

Never be the one to text first and never reply immediately. If you do this, in the eyes of a guy, you look eager. Now personally I think it’s nice to text first and reply quickly, but that is exactly why I have ended up on the receiving end of mind games many times in the past. Don’t make my mistakes.

When he texts, leave it a while before you reply. An hour if you can, possibly more if you want to be mean. However, when you do reply, be your normal self. Don’t be cold or aloof here as you’ll make him think that you’re just not interested and he’s likely to stop texting altogether. [Read: How to play a guy at his own game and make him feel miserable]

The “accidental” text

There is one tactic that I think works wonderfully well every time. The “accidental” text. Of course, it’s not accidental at all. It’s completely intentional, but he doesn’t need to know that!

The accidental text is when you send him a text that bears no meaning to the conversation you’re having. Instead it was “meant for someone else.” Oops, sorry! Of course, there is no other conversation going on, you’re just playing games with him. [Read: The accidental text… on purpose – How to use it and when to avoid it]

This is one of the best ways to learn how to play mind games with a guy over text because the first thing he’s going to wonder is “well, who was it meant for?” He’s going to think that you’re talking to other guys potentially. It’s likely to make him jealous.

Now, do be aware that this could go either way. Understanding how to play mind games with a guy over text doesn’t come with guarantees. There is risk attached to it. He could easily shrug his shoulders and decide he can’t be bothered with it, or he could decide he’s going play games right back, causing you to end up back at square one. It’s a game of nerves in so many ways! [Read: Guys who play games – How to recognize them and deal with them]

Back to the so-called accidental text for a second. You could put “yeah, I really enjoyed it too” and a smiling face, and “accidentally” send it to him. He’ll wonder what you enjoyed and with whom. When you do this, make sure it’s something you can explain away as nothing. In this case, you could say that you meant to send it to your friend after the wine and nachos night you had the previous evening. Platonic. Nothing to worry about.  However, he will have panicked for a second.

If you flirt back and forth, perhaps even casually dating but not actually serious yet, the idea that you could be talking to or seeing other guys could be a wake up call. In some cases, this could push him to ask himself what he really wants to come of your dating situation. Again, it could push you towards something serious *if that’s what you want too* or it could push him away completely. On the other hand, it could just give him the little nudge that he needs!

[Read: How to get a guy to stop playing games with your feelings]

Chit chat, quiet…

The biggest mind games I’ve had from guys in the past have always come in the form of being super-chatty for a while. Then they go quiet when I reciprocate the chattiness. I mean, what do they want exactly?

You can turn the tables here too. Learning how to play mind games with a guy over text is basically about doing to him what he’s done to you in the past or maybe what other guys have done. Again, I’m not saying I agree with the game playing thing, but there’s a time and place for everything in life.

In this case, you would be as chatty as normal for a while and then go a little quiet. Take longer to reply. Don’t reply with as much information as before. Then mix it up and be super-chatty. It’s a confusing tactic that actually works wonders. By doing so, you keep him wondering what’s going on in your life to make you so distracted. [Read: Playing games in a relationship – When it’s okay and when it really harms you]

When learning how to play mind games with a guy over text, know when to stop and calm things down. Remember, playing mind games is a form of manipulation. I’m not an advocate of that! Ask yourself why you want to play mind games and whether or not it’s a healthy situation to be in. I would argue that it’s not, but I can understand why sometimes you might just want to return the game playing favor that perhaps he’s done to you in the past.

We play games in general because we’re not sure what is going on. It’s far more sensible to just communicate. But it’s something none of us seem to be experts at doing. So, while the above tips will definitely get a reaction, you should be aware that it might not be the reaction you’re after!

[Read: Why do guys come back when you ignore them? Unveiling their mind games]

Learning how to play mind games with a guy over text is a risky business. It’s something everyone has had happen to them in the past. So if you really do want to use this tactic, use caution too!