How to make your boyfriend jealous when in a long distance relationship

Long distance love is really hard, especially when the other half doesn’t care much about you. If you feel like your boyfriend is abandoning you, a little jealousy will make him think about you more. Remember, though, that jealousy can lead to many other problems in relationships and isn’t always the best way to solve problems. Here are 10 different ways you can help you get your boyfriend to think of you when you’re in a long distance relationship (and make him a little jealous).

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Send him a hot pic

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Let him guess what you’re doing and who you’re with. Prepare a little and take a picture and send it to him. If he asks where you’re going or what you’re going to do, answer vaguely and don’t tell him too much. Even if you just put on makeup, put on clothes and sit at home, he will wonder who you dressed up like that for. ^{[1] X Research Source}

This trick will be even more effective if you send him a photo and then disappear for a couple of hours without responding.

Go out with friends

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Remember to post lots of pictures. You can wear nice clothes and then go to a bar, go to a club or go for a walk in the city. Then, post the photo on social media for him to see. When you’re still happy without him, he’ll wish he could be there by your side. ^{[2] X Research Source}

You can also ask your friends to post pictures and then tag you in. That way he won’t suspect that you’re deliberately making him jealous.

Ignore his messages

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Or at least wait a moment to reply. If you always reply to his texts within a few minutes then he will know that you always expect him to text. It’s best to wait 10 to 30 minutes before replying. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

You can also do this with calls. If he calls you, pretend he didn’t hear, wait a moment and then call back. He will wonder why you are so busy that you don’t answer the phone.
This may help you get his attention, but in the long run it’s probably still a good idea to have a frank talk with him about your troubles.

Don’t promise when you will meet him

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Let’s talk a little bit about when the two of you can be together. If he suggests that he’ll visit you soon, say, “Yes, let me check my calendar.” If you seem so busy that you don’t have time to go out with him, he’ll also wonder if you have plans with anyone else. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Be careful when using this method – when in a long-distance relationship, it is extremely important to try to meet in person. If you refuse too much then he probably won’t be interested anymore.

Acting extremely busy

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Pretend you’re busy all the time. If he asks what you’re up to, you can say you’re going to a restaurant or hang out with friends. Don’t let him know that you are bored or just hanging around at home, he will think that without him you are not happy at all. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

You can also say things like, “God, I’m so tired. I’ll be dead busy this week.”

Confused about what you’re doing

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Be a little secret about your plans. If you’re going out to dinner, don’t make it clear to him who you’re going out with (even if it’s just your close friends). When you don’t go into detail, he will reason to find the answer on his own, and this will make him jealous. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

You can also say, “I’m going to the city to play today and meet some old friends.”

Let him know that someone else is keeping an eye on you

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Let him know someone is keeping an eye on you. Try to bring this up accidentally when talking on the phone or texting. You don’t need to be too specific, you can even make it up if you want. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

You can say to him, “Yesterday someone kept asking for my phone number, I refused but it seems he hasn’t given up yet.”

Mention other boys

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Casually mentioning friends of the opposite sex during a conversation. You might mention a friend of the opposite sex taking you home or a guy getting a new haircut. The more you mention them, the more your boyfriend will wonder who you hang out with and what you two do. You might say things like: ^{[8] X Research Sources}

“Last night, when I got home from work, my car broke down, fortunately Tuan Anh picked me up.”
“Thai posted a photo of a new haircut, have you seen it, it’s so pretty!”.

Compliment his friends

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Make him think you like his friends more. Even if you don’t see his friends very often, you can still find out about them through social media. Be casual about complimenting his friends (or even comparing him to them). Example: ^{[9] X Research Source}

“Manh is so gallant, he even helps his girlfriend move house. I didn’t see you when I moved house.”
“Today, I saw Mr. Hung driving a new car, so beautiful”.

Talk about your ex

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Seems like this is the best way to make your partner jealous. You don’t need to exaggerate, just mention the things your ex-boyfriend used to do and that you enjoyed. Even if your current boyfriend isn’t a jealous person, the mention of someone you used to date is sure to make him angry. ^{[10] X Research Source}

For example, you could say: “In the past, Hieu and I used to come here often. This restaurant is really romantic, isn’t it?”
“Next summer, let’s go to Hawaii to play. Hieu and I have been on vacation here before, nothing can be criticized.”

Warning

Deliberately making someone jealous is not a good way to build a healthy relationship. If you want to tell your boyfriend something, it’s best to have a frank conversation with him. ^{[11] X Research Source}

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