This article was written by Julianne Cantarella and by wikiHow staff writer, Megaera Lorenz, PhD. Julianne Cantarella is a Dating Coach, Certified Life Coach, Licensed Social Worker, and the CEO and President of New Jersey's Matchmaker. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping women heal from a heartbreak and create healthy long-term relationships. Julianne created a comprehensive transformational date coaching program From First Date to Soulmate™ that has helped hundreds of women find love. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Ramapo College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University. Julianne has contributed to numerous media such as Your Tango Online Magazine, 24Seven Wellness Magazine, and Talk of The Town Magazine. She has also been featured as a relationship expert on CBS, iHeartRadio, and PBS “This Emotional Life Project.”
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It can be a little hard to know what to say when you get a “hey you” text from a guy. The best way to respond depends on a lot of things, like how well you know him, what his usual texting style is like, and whether you’re really interested in talking to him. In this article, we’ll give you a few tips on how to deal with this type of text.
This article is based on an interview with our professional dating coach and licensed social worker, Julianne Cantarella. Check out the full interview here.
“Hey You” Meaning and How to Respond
“Hey you” is a playful greeting a guy might send if he’s being flirty. If he’s your crush, try sending him a similar message like “Hey yourself.” If you’re not sure if he’s flirting or just being friendly, keep it neutral with a simple “Hi” or “What’s up?” Or, respond with an emoji or GIF if you don’t know what to say.
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- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
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- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/how-to-flirt/
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
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- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
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