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Crushing on a guy who lives far away has its challenges, but flirting isn't one of them! Texting is a great way to get your flirt on, but where do you start? Don't worry, we'll walk you through a range of possibilities, starting with subtle options on the cute/funny side of the flirting spectrum. Then, we'll touch on some sexier stuff to get your guy's heart racing!
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QuestionHow do I keep a guy interested over text?Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCCMoshe Ratson is the Executive Director of spiral2grow Marriage & Family Therapy, a coaching and therapy clinic in New York City. Moshe is an International Coach Federation accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC). He received his MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. Moshe is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Marriage & Family TherapistGive him a nice compliment so he knows that you're interested in him.
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