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When you’re messaging someone you like, we know it can be a little tricky figuring out what to say without coming off too strong. If you want to keep the person on their toes, acting coy can make you seem even more mysterious and desirable. Keep reading for a ton of helpful tips and example messages for you to send to help you play a little hard to get!
Steps
How Do You Flirt Through Text Messages?
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do you keep a conversation going if you don't know what to say?twigberryCommunity AnswerAsk them a question. If they have been asking you about yourself, ask them about themselves! Start with, "Where are you from?" or "What's your favorite _____?"
Tips
Warnings
- Avoid acting coy or playing hard to get all the time because the other person might think that you’re just playing with their feelings.[15]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love-digitally/201806/why-do-we-flirt-text
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/201210/flirt-vs-tease-whats-the-difference
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/conversation-starters-topics/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/conversation-starters-topics/
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/how-to-flirt/
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201606/how-and-why-play-hard-get
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201606/how-and-why-play-hard-get
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-of-the-ooze/202303/how-to-get-other-people-to-like-you
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/202201/5-signs-that-someone-is-hiding-their-true-feelings
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563214006372
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/love-matters/2018/07/16-signs-of-an-avoidant-or-unavailable-partner#1
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201303/avoiding-the-friend-zone-becoming-a-girlfriend-or-boyfriend