When deciphering a late-night text, you should consider the length and the type of connection before jumping to conclusions. Late-night texts from a guy, a handful amount of time indicate sexual intentions, without excluding other possible reasons such as interest, boredom, or fooling around… If a guy texts you after 10 pm, it might indicate a booty call, a need for comfort, or a desire to talk to you no matter what. Here are 12 detailed reasons and meanings a guy texts you after 10 pm late at night:
1. He is bored and is looking for someone to occupy his time
After 10 pm texts by him might come as a result of boredom and having nothing else to do to occupy his time. He might be looking around for someone to talk to late at night. If this is a common occurrence, and it happens way after 10 pm, then you’ve got to consider his intentions. Entertainment and sex are likely the cases of his intentions behind texting after 1 am.
2. He wants to give you time to respond to his texts
You don’t feel pressured to text him back when he texts after 11 pm because the content of his texts doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable. If he is texting you late at night, it might be because he wants to give you enough time to respond and consider your answer. Even if he knows that you are likely asleep after 11 pm, he still texts you so that you’re greeted by his text first thing in the morning. It’s in the content of his text.
3. He is drunk texting you at 2 am
You might not be a stranger to drunk texts… When a guy texts you at 2 am, perhaps he went out to a bar/club, got drunk, and now is texting you. If this is unusual behavior for him, it might be because he doesn’t dare to text you his feelings when he’s sober. Or if you are accustomed to his behavior, you might have an idea what his intentions are for his 2 am text messages:
Picking him up from the bar; Trying to hookup; A drunk confession.
4. He might be a night owl
Some guys prefer texting later at night because that is when they feel most comfortable and probably have free time. As a night owl, if he texts you after 1 am, it is because he feels much braver and has time to think about his text without seeming unconfident. Also, night owls seem to function better during the night time, think clearly, and be much more productive. If he works and you know that he isn’t allowed to use his phone during working hours, then you know what his excuse is.
5. He might be looking for a hookup
More often than not, when a guy texts you late at night, he is looking for a companion for the night. His ulterior motive is likely to be sex especially if he texts after 11 pm to 1 am. A lot of flirting and suggestive comments might be involved, followed by an actual invitation for you to join him for the night, or vice versa. If you never talk during the day and he never asks you out, then those late-at-night texts show that you might be just another booty call for him. The usual time for a booty call is 10 pm to 3 am. Therefore, if all of his texts come during this time, you know what is expected of you. You know your just a booty call to him when he:
Never wants to hang out for anything more than sex; Doesn’t introduce you to his friends; Only texts/calls you late at night.
6. You could be someone he feels safe with
The night creates a comforting environment for him to talk to you. He feels less vulnerable and confident to open up about his struggles at night. If he texts you after 11 pm, he knows that you are awake and you don’t mind helping him sort out what is going on in his life, because you create a sense of safety for him. Just because you make him feel safe, it doesn’t mean that he has romantic feelings towards you but might just be looking for his special friend. That’s because he knows that even if he texts you after 1 am, he won’t feel judged by his actions, and he also understands your unavailability at that time.
7. After 10 pm texts can also mean that he’s missing you
Depending on the situation, late-night texts can be interpreted differently. If you are in a relationship, a text after 10 pm might mean that he misses you. He might be feeling lonely and overwhelmed with emotions, especially if you are in a long-distance relationship, texting you out of impulse. Although your sleep might be disturbed, he wants to text/call you so that he feels closer when loneliness hits him hard. Moreover, if you haven’t been able to talk all day, he just wants a quick check-in before you both retire for the night.
8. You know each other and 1 am texts are quite the normal
You might have known each other long enough to have picked on each-others sleeping schedules, which means that after 1 am texts are quite regular. That’s because he knows that you are available at that time and might be looking forward to talking to you. You can quickly catch onto his motives if you reply to his texts, which you can choose whether to entertain or not. Perhaps, he just needs someone to talk to and knows that you are awake and insists on you answering. Also, you might be busy all day, and if he texts after a long time at night, he wants to be in contact with you in your time.
9. After 11 pm: He might have someone else and this is the only time he can text
For some, the night is the only time they can get away from their partner. Which makes late-night texting the only time available to talk to you. If he only texts you after 11 pm for a few hours, then doesn’t talk with you all day, there might be something he might be hiding. It’s been more pronounced these days for a guy who is exclusive with someone to still be looking to have a secret rendezvous from time to time. If he only suggests meeting up during the night at your place or another private location, then this might be a red flag you should take notice of. Not only because he might be two-timing you but also for personal safety reasons.
10. He could be interested in you
Late-night texting isn’t necessarily bad unless it’s the only time he reaches out. When a guy is interested in you, he will text you during the day, if possible, and continue the conversation late at night. Because this is the time when you relax and have time to go back and forth and be in the moment. Also, you may notice that he doesn’t do much flirting during your late-night texting; instead, he is more curious to get to know you better. When a guy texts late at night, he might be looking forward to having meaningful, deep conversations, and creating a bond with you. However, you shouldn’t start texting him with these expectations. Read the situation and don’t project something that isn’t there.
11. After 3 am texts: It might be an emergency and needs your help
If he is a friend or someone you have known for a long time, if he texts after 3 am, it might be because he needs your help urgently. It is still weird for a guy to text at 1 am, 2 am, or 3 am nonetheless if this is an uncommon behavior of his, something is urgent otherwise you know he wouldn’t have called. If this guy is someone you have just met and suddenly calls at 3 am, you should be more skeptical about his intentions, it’s a booty call. Again, 3 am texts are a bit unusual. Before taking any action, think of your safety first!
12. You might have given the impression that you’re open to texting after 10 pm
When you were chatting, he might have been left with the impression that he can text you late at night. And if you have engaged with him during the late hours of the night, he thinks it is okay to text you at this time and expects you to reply. By doing this, you’re letting him know that you’re always available for him at night and permitting him to treat you this way. Because you have shown him only one dimension of yourself and he will act towards you based on what you’ve given him.
Should I respond to his late-night texts?
Responding to his late-night texts is up to you. You’re the only one that can decide whether you want to continue this late-night conversation or not. Your preferences and intentions influence the decision you have to make. Late-night texts can mean “Let’s hook up,” and if you’re okay with it, then go for it. However, late-night texting also might mean that the guy likes you and this might be the only time you or he are available to chat. And if you recuperate his feelings, you can do the same with his texts. Whatever you do, proceed with caution. You shouldn’t feel pressured to text him back because you think it’s impolite. Remember, he didn’t consider if it was rude to text you at 1 am! You should know that there are options which you can consider. If you like him you can still follow your gut. But here’s what you can do,
You can respond to his text in the morning; Let him know you feel uncomfortable with late-night texting; Ask him why he keeps texting you after 11 pm; Suggest meeting or texting in the daytime; Let him know that you aren’t up for sexting;
Texting allows you to answer on your own time. You might feel like you have to reply, but nothing should be done against your wishes.
The harsh truth of late-night texts everyone knows but ignores…
Most things boil down to the way you treat and respect yourself before you interact with others or give them the chance to treat you a particular way. Not being sure of your decisions is very common, especially if we consider the complex nature of dating these days. An expert is within your reach whenever you need advice. Dating holds a lot of truths and varieties that are and aren’t openly discussed. Here’s what you need to consider when it comes to late-night texts! – Am I just a booty call to him? Well, if you feel you get texts for him only late at night containing sexual suggestions while keeping things casual, that might just be it. Take a look at the progress your relationship has taken. If you are being included in his daily life, asked about your opinion on important matters, and have been introduced to his friends, you are much more than a booty call to him. But, if he’s keeping your relationship a secret, meeting in private locations, and isn’t curious to know you before 11 pm, then things aren’t as flowery. You should consider your expectations, restate your values and think about how you’d like to proceed with this late-night texting connection. – Should I respond right away when he texts me late at night? That’s up to you. However, an immediate reply to a late-night text might give him the impression that you’re too available for him at any given time. Also, texting late at night has a higher percentage of having a back-and-forth chat. Thus, consider the length of the conversation before deciding to reply. He is likely waiting by the phone to check if you will text him back or not, picking up immediately if you decide to reply. If you don’t want to reply, you can always wait until morning to text him back and find out what he wanted to talk about. Sincerely, Callisto
