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