“Hey there! I see you’re a painter. That’s so awesome!!” “Hi! Your profile pic is adorable. I’m curious what kind of puppy you have—they look darling! 😊” “Hi there! I saw that you’re a basketball fan. Me too! What’s your fave team?”
“What are the most important things on your bucket list?” “If you could have any superpower, no strings attached, what power would you choose?” “What’s something that everyone hates but you love? No judgment here; I’m curious! 😉”
“OMG, none of my other friends have read the Lords of the Rings books from cover to cover. I thought it was just me! 🤪 What’d you think of the movies by comparison?” “It’s so cool that you know how to play guitar. I play drums—I’d love to jam together sometime!” “Ooh, a fellow D&D enthusiast! 😍 Got any cool stories from your home game to share?”
“I have to go back to work now, but I enjoyed talking to you. Do you have a phone number so that we can continue our chat later?” “It’s been really fun getting to know you! Would you be open to exchanging phone numbers? I’d love to move the conversation over to text. 😊” “Hey, I’ll be away from the computer today, but I’d really like to keep chatting. Feel free to text me at (555)-555-5555!”
They match the length of your messages. If you send a 3-sentence message and get a reply around the same length, it’s a sign that they’re engaged and interested in talking to you. They’re asking you lots of questions. Open-ended questions from your crush show that they want to know you just as much as you want to know them. They tack emojis and exclamations into their texts. The more they emote, the more invested they likely are. Emojis are a great way to convey warmth and depth in messages, and exclamation points show enthusiasm. Although this is the hardest part, think of your request as a step that will relieve the tension in the conversation. It will give both the chance to do something together where you can actually get to know each other for what you really are.
“I feel like you and I have really clicked! Would you want to meet up for dinner and a movie on Saturday?” “I really like talking to you. Why don’t we continue our chat at the Mexican restaurant downtown next weekend?”
“You know, if you like matcha, I know this cafe with the BEST lattes. I’d love to take you there this weekend!” “Speaking of this weekend, I’m free on Sunday, and I’ve been dying to show you this delicious brunch spot near me. " “I agree, Mamma Mia was such a fun movie! Actually, I think the drive-in is playing it one night next week. Wanna go together?”
“Since you’re such a Disney fan, why don’t we watch a few movies this weekend? You can show me your favorites! 😊” “I saw you like roller-skating. Would you wanna go to the rink with me on Friday?” “You love painting, right? Let’s check out the art museum next week!”
“I’ve never made cheesecake, even though I can’t get enough of it. Think you could show me how? Plus, that means we both get cheesecake! 😋” “Ooh, ice skating seems fun, but I don’t know where to start. Wanna show me the ropes on the rink? 😄” Alternatively, suggest doing something brand new for both of you. Invite them to do something they’ve expressed interest in but never tried before.
“So, I thought we could hit up that mini-golf place you mentioned—or maybe check out the aquarium. Would you be interested in either of those? 😄” “Hmm. Which do you like better: dinner or brunch? Because I’d love to take you out for one of those this weekend! 😉” “I really like talking to you! Would you want to continue the conversation over coffee tomorrow, or maybe take a walk in the park downtown?”
“Would you be interested in bowling with me and some friends this Friday? It’ll be a blast!” “I’d love to meet up in person, and I’m going to the zoo with some friends this weekend. Wanna come too?” “You like DC heroes, right? Some friends are going to see Wonder Woman tomorrow, and I’d love it if you came too!”
“You, me, and that cool new arcade bar that just opened. Would you wanna check it out with me on Saturday night?” “I’ve been dying to see the next Thor movie. Want to go see it on opening night with me? I think it’ll be so fun!”
