Hey Steve: How Can I Get a Guy to Call and Not Text?

Steve Harvey tells the audience member to not answer the text and the guy will call.

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[Jjfnine]

„Because I don’t text, I talk to people.“ Powerful words

[brandoncrimmins]

I don't think a guy should have to be told that "I want to talk to you"...I know I never had to be told. In my opinion texting is for things that are NOT urgent or important in any way. And maybe I'm old fashioned, but if you're courting or trying to court a woman. That should be important enough to warrant a damn phone call...

[SashaCaldwell]

Im old school i prefer to talk as well and Steve is right!

[gerrimiller]

Poor girl is heart broken and so frustrated. You can tell dating is a terrible struggle for her

[SNT.GERMAINE]

Bad advice. Eventually the guy is gonna think she isn't interested, and he'll automatically stop trying. I say tell him you don't like communicating via text.

[RoodianneTide]

Just respond to the text message saying you'd  prefer to speak over the phone.Then if he continues to text, ignore him.

[ProductiveChi]

She sounds like she's about to cry

[xyzpanther]

When you are that beautiful but still can't receive a call, something isn't right in this world

[NY-Buddy]

OR you can just text back, "call me"

[charmangelz]

I did this ignore or take forever to answer because one i am not gonna have a conversation to get to know you via text. The other reason i am always on the move in my car or doing errands so most time I have really bad typos. I use text for short replies or questions with yes or no answer. If u want to date me you have to call mostly and minimize your texting. If u cant its ok u can date someone else thats ok with your method of communication. This works for me .

[MzBunny]

How to get a guy to call instead of text: Step 1 - call him.
Step 2 talk to him
Step 3 - hang up.
If you don’t answer his text he’s going to think you’re not interested and move on. If you’ve communicated that you wanted him to call more and nothing changes, move on because, clearly you guys aren’t compatible enough to survive a real relationship anyways.

[queenie_the_virgo]

She needs to tell him upfront she doesn't text so he will know constantly texting is not acceptable communication. I would accept the good morning text on my way to work though-and I would tell him that.

[neltakimsley]

Bruh i don't like phone calls, i rather see you in person.
Phone calls get boring

[Zodiastra]

Steve can just breathe on the mic and everyone will clap instantly lol

[kkingquad]

I work out of town and my wife and I text throughout the day, but I call EVERY night, even if I’m out on a job. Even if I only get the day I love you and goodnight, I still call. Or at least tell her ahead of time I won’t be able to due to a lack phone service.

[ForrealMwangi]

She’s finna get another right now, “ why you on tv trippin I said I’d call after work”.

[WhatIsItToBurn]

Not texting back is bad advice. I would just assume she wasn't interested.
If she says "I love a man who calls me", then I would call instead of text because I know it's wanted. Younger people don't call as much nowadays,

[omphilemoerane]

Steve doesn't know the struggle. With so much variety out here if you don't respond, he will just text someone else who will accept those texts. Rather tell him you prefer phone calls. If he is serious about you he will call.

[Joy_M]

I went through this with a guy who only texted but never called. From my experience, it did not work by simply ignoring him, hoping he’d get the hint to call. His texts became very short and dry. I quickly took that as a sign he was losing interest and he eventually stopped texting me all together. Honestly, I can’t blame him because I had technically ghosted him by not responding to his texts. I eventually reached out to him to let him know I preferred that he called, but by this point he was long checked out and he stopped all communication with me.

I met another guy who did the same (consistent texting, but not initiating phone calls). One day he texted me and instead of me texting back, I immediately called him to respond. He didn’t answer and I left no voicemail or follow up text. I waited to see if he would call me back. He didn’t but sent a text saying “sorry, I missed your call. What’s up?” Only then did I reply via text “please, give me a call back.” He called me back and at that point did I tell him I prefer calling over texting. We discussed what our expectations are in communication and we were able to come to a compromise. Now we both initiate texts and calls to each other. Sometimes it’s simple misunderstandings, so don’t be afraid to be honest with your feelings. If the person you’re interested in doesn’t respect your feelings or makes an effort to meet you halfway, take that as a sign they’re not as interested as you are and be okay with moving on.

[mrj]

Steve isn’t a psychologist, nor is he a love doctor. Just a man that played the game.