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You’ve got a crush on your mind—and in your notifica- tions. But texting with a potential bae isn’t all inside jokes and blurry Snaps. From convo curveballs to awk- ward pauses (is that a normal lull or borderline ghost- ing?), things get confusing. Don’t worry. Your texting cupids are here to help.
THE STUDY SESH
THEM: “Did you understand page 12 of the algebra packet?”
YOU: “I was so lost! What is that assignment took me forever! I feel like we’ve been getting so much more hw lately. What are you writing your English essay about?”
Your goal here is to shift the convo from strictly business to a chance to connect. You want to acknowledge their question but also set the stage for non-homework conversation by adding something less about page 12 and more about both of you.
THE GET-TO-KNOW-YOU GAME
THEM: “I just finished Outer Banks and I’m obsessed. What’s your fave TV show?”
YOU: “Weirdly, I wasn’t as into it as I thought I would be. What made you love it? My go-to is Heartstopper.”
It may be easier to agree (and feel free to if it’s true), but your crush is trying to learn more about you—and you can’t connect if you’re not being you. Building a genuine bond starts with embracing dif- ferences, even if it means not sharing the same Netflix queue.
THE (MAYBE) DATE DANCE
THEM: “Are you going to the dance with anyone?”
YOU: “Going with someone would be fun, but I don’t have any plans rn.”
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