Make texting irritating so that he has to call.
So, he’s made it clear that he doesn’t enjoy calling, but you can make him loathe texting too. Katherine, 22, decided to play a prank on her texter. Every time he would text, Are you going out tonight? She would reply, Who is this? Immediately he would call her, flustered and frustrated. Another option is to answer every text with a question until he realizes that if he had called, he’d already be done with the conversation. Although these tactics may be reminiscent of your third-grade antics, they will probably get him to dial your number.

If all else fails, don’t respond.
Rachael, 24, used this method when she just couldn’t take any more of her guy’s texting. If he wasn’t going to call, then she was not going to respond. Texting, she says “is a sign that he isn't interested enough to call, invest time or energy in me. So, I do not respond to the text messages.” After a while, he ended up calling her and they started talking...really talking. 

Now don’t worry too much if your ideal guy just sent you a text. Not all is lost. A combination of texts and calls can actually enhance your relationship. Because really, how great is it to get a text during the middle of a hectic work day saying Can’t wait to see you tonight! If he can just get the hang of dialing, he may be worth keeping in your contacts after all.

So why do guys really prefer to text? They explain.

“Texting allows a guy to test the water before he embarrasses himself with a phone call.” —Matt, 20

“With my friends, I call because I know it’s going to end quickly. With girls, it’s a different story. You call her and you can be subjected to 40 minutes of talk time. Texting keeps it brief.”
—Bryan, 24.