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10 tips for texting your crush

 

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Admit it. Ya totally dig him! You could not be more excited that the two of you exchanged numbers... finally! Only prob is you've got no idea what to say. No worries -- he’ll think your a total texting Q-T in no time with these tips.
 
1. Start the convo off right
We know it's tempting to start off your chat with a simple “hey, what's up?” but, HELLO, can you say boring? 'Cause your crush sure can! Try referencing an inside joke or something you guys have in common in a playful way. For example, if you guys were chatting about his t-shirt, you could text him something like, “My baby cuz is wearin the same shirt u were wearing Friday... same size too Tong”
 
2. Why so serious?
This is the total golden rule of texting. Keep your convo light, fun and playful. Leave the serious talk for real life.
 
3. Poke a li'l fun
To keep your convo fun, don’t be afraid to tease your guy a tad -- nothing that’ll hurt his feelings though.
 
4. Keep it short
Make sure your text is no longer than two sentences. Anything longer comes off too strong.
 
5. Don’t curse or be inappropriate
You want to come off as girly and cute. If you swear or say anything vulgar, your guy will find you as neither.
 
6. Switch up how long it takes you to reply
We're not talking about sitting by the clock determining an exact time to text your crush back. Be genuinely busy and check your phone when you get a free moment.
 
7. Show your funny side
You don’t have to be a stand-up comic to make a few jokes. Every text should make him smile. Remember that!
 
8. Don’t let your friends text for you
This is soo hard not to do, but you can’t let your friends text for you. After all you want your crush to have a thing for you, not your pals.
 
9. Don’t over think your replies
Okay, you are allowed to tweak a reply a li'l, but don’t overdo it. You want your texts to come off as natural.
 
10. Don’t sext!
C’mon, you are better than sexting! Don’t ever send a pic to a guy or say anything inappropriate. You don’t know who goes through his phone -- even if he tells you it's just him.
 
 
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BY ERIN MILLER ON 4/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

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I have an issue. There's this guy I like and I get to see him maybe once or twice a month. He's really sweet and funny, but both of our families agree that we shouldn't date anyone until we are ready to get married (which I'm totally fine with btw.) But how can I get to know him better without going on a "date" and without making it too obvious that I have a thing for him? Any ideas? I thought about just texting him but I don't have his number and I'm worried to ask for it since I don't know how and how he will react. Please help, I want to branch out but not come off too strong...
Oh and also I have thin, curly hair in layers, so what sort of style would suit me. Been thinking about dip-dye or getting a fringe (bangs) but I don't really know :-S




Hey girlie,

Could you add him on Facebook and chat with him on there? If not, texting is totally fine! (Next time you see him, say something like "We should swap numbers to stay in touch!" in a light-hearted, friendly way.) You could always meet up and do friendly things (even merge friend groups and do group hangouts) without flirting/complimenting/flirty teasing getting involved. As long as you're both on the same page and agree that you don't want to date right now, you can 100% be friends! It doesn't have to be complicated Smile
Lauren C.

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by WOWcow on 4/19/2012 11:43:58 PM

 
 

My crush is amazing and we txt so hopefully these will be helpful! Wish me luck!!! Join my club boy probs 101 too please!!

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by novalesko on 4/17/2012 5:54:44 PM

 
 

Help!!! I don't have a cell phone yet- all of my friends do!!!I can't text them, I ( can) call them but on my home phone... I am very responisble, save all my money - right now I have about 5,000 dollars in my bank account, do chores without getting allowance, help around the house, get straight A -s ...... the list goes on and on. My point? How can I convince my parents to let me have a cell phone? Limited texting and calling? Paying for half of it ( I already tried paying for the whole thing, they refused)help!!! What should I do.

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by Sarah510 on 4/15/2012 11:51:05 AM

 
 

I'm totally going 2 try this out on my crush today. And I do have a funny side. This makes me feel good

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by darien5 on 4/15/2012 10:33:30 AM

 
 



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So my crush is in 8th grade and I'm in 7th. He is dating the new girl but before that he was dating her he put his number in my cell but it was not real. Do you think he was being a Jerk or flirting? He was also looking at me at lunch (when we had a mix it up lunch) and my best friend could see him and when we got called down to the main office we where walking back and he was saying why do I not hang out with Jim and his friends. J ask if his friends like me and he said yes I asked why because om kinds loser and he was busy saying like we should hang out but then he started going out with the new girl. Whay do uoh think??! Fliryy or friedly?!?! PLZ HELP!!¡!!!




Hey babe,

It's impossible to know for sure, but this sounds just friendly right now. He could have been breaking the ice because he wanted to flirt more, or he could've just wanted to branch out and be friendly with more people. Since he's with someone now, try getting to know him better as a friend! When he's single again, you'll be able to figure out if he does want to flirt with ya or if he just wants to be friends Smile
Lauren C.

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