“hey” after a few days of silence
He's testing the waterDon't reward the gap with eagerness or punish it with coldness. A light, slightly playful reply re-opens without giving everything away.
He texted “hey.”
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Replies to “hey,” decoded.
“heyy” with extra letters
Warmer than it looksExtra letters usually signal friendliness or flirtation. You can meet that energy a notch up from neutral.
“hey stranger”
Playful re-entryThis is an invitation to banter. A teasing reply lands better here than a flat "hi."
Just “hey,” nothing else, often
Low effort to watchIf "hey" is all he ever brings, the pattern matters more than this one text. Make him carry some of the conversation.
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How do I respond to “hey” without being boring?
Skip "hey" back — it stalls the thread. Reply with a small hook: a playful tease, a question, or a quick reference to something between you. DearHim will write one based on your context.
Should I reply to a “hey” after he went quiet?
If you're interested, a light reply is fine — just don't over-explain the gap or reward it with too much eagerness. I'll help you strike the right tone.
What does it mean when he only ever says “hey”?
Consistently low-effort openers can signal low investment. Watch whether he ever carries the conversation once it starts.
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