What to say to a guy on a dating app to get a response
Learn how to write messages to guys on dating apps that actually get replies. Real examples and tactics that work.
When you message a guy first on a dating app, you're already doing something most women don't. But sending 'hey' or a generic compliment usually gets lost in his inbox. You need a message that makes him actually want to write back.
A good opening does one specific thing. It either comments on something real from his profile, asks him a question that's easy to answer, or says something that shows personality. Guys respond when they feel like you actually looked at their profile and aren't just mass messaging.
The biggest mistake is trying too hard. You don't need to be funny or clever. You just need to be real and make it easy for him to respond. A simple question about something he actually wrote beats a long message every time.
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Try for freeWhy guys ignore most first messages
A guy with options gets dozens of messages a week. Most say nothing about him specifically. They're compliments on photos, generic greetings, or questions he's already answered fifty times. His brain filters these out because they signal you didn't actually read his profile.
When you send a message, he's checking one thing first: did this person look at what I wrote? If the answer is no, he deletes it. He doesn't feel rude doing this because you didn't give him anything to work with. You need to prove you spent ten seconds on his actual words or interests, not just his pictures.
The two jobs your message needs to do
First, your message has to prove you read his profile. Point to something specific he wrote. A hobby, a line from his bio, a detail in one of his photos, an opinion he shared. This takes five seconds but cuts through the noise.
Second, your message has to make it easy for him to respond. Ask him a direct question with a real answer, not yes or no. Or say something that naturally pulls him to give more detail. Then stop. Don't ask three questions or tell your life story. One thread is enough.
When to send and what to do after
Send during normal hours, not 3am. Tuesday through Thursday afternoon tends to work better than weekends because he's actually checking his phone.
Wait three to five days before following up. If he hasn't replied by then, he didn't see it or isn't interested. One follow-up message is fine, but make it different from the first one and ask something new. If there's still no reply after that, move on. A guy who wants to talk to you will make it obvious within a week.
Why these replies fail
“Hey! You're really cute. Would love to get to know you better :)”
It's pure compliment with no proof you read his profile, and it doesn't ask him anything specific he can answer.
“I like hiking too! I also like yoga, cooking, traveling, and dogs. We have so much in common! What's your favorite place you've hiked?”
You listed yourself instead of asking about him first, which makes him feel like you're trying to convince him you match rather than actually curious.
“Lol that bio made me laugh. So what's your story? What are you looking for? What do you do for work? Tell me about yourself”
Multiple questions at once overwhelms him and feels like an interrogation, making it harder to know where to start.
Common mistakes
- Writing 'hi' or 'hey' with nothing else. He gets 10 of these a week and ignores them all.
- Complimenting his looks only. It feels impersonal and he won't know what to say back.
- Asking questions that need long answers. Keep it simple so he can reply without effort.
- Being too serious or formal. It feels like a job application, not a conversation.
- Waiting to see if he messages first. The guys worth dating respond when someone shows real interest.
Questions people ask
- What if his profile is really short or just says 'ask me'?
- Go with his photos. Comment on something visible like a place he's in, an activity shown, or what he's wearing. Or ask him a question that most people answer differently: 'What's something most people get wrong about you?' He still has to think before replying.
- Should I wait for him to message first?
- Only if you want to be part of the majority. Guys usually appreciate a woman who moves first, especially if her message is better than the 50 generic ones he got that day. Confidence in reaching out actually works.
- How many times should I follow up if he doesn't respond?
- One follow-up is the limit. After that you're reminding him you exist, and he's already made his choice. Move your attention to guys who engage back. Chasing someone who isn't responding is wasted energy.
- Does it matter what app I'm using?
- The principle is the same everywhere. Show you read his profile and ask something he has to think about. Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and others all work on this same rule.
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