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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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Do you love One direction? Is your greatest ambition in life to marry each and everyone of them? Than you are a directioner and therefore you should join my brand new club, One directioners unite! where we shall discuss our love for the band ^^ Officer positions are open and the application is posted, hurry up, I'll be distributing the positions once I get 5 applications Laughing

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by kayla9 on 4/14/2012 4:20:55 PM

 
 

If only I knew this when I was crushing on a guy and was texting him!

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by hockeygirl1999 on 4/14/2012 3:52:58 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
Plllleeeeeaaasssee look at this! I've already asked and havent gotten a reply...
I have a huge crush on this one guy, but I'm kinda shy and he goes for more forward, funny girls. Is there a way I can get the confidence to be like that?
P.S. I'm not really trying to change myself only for a guy, I also do want to be braver and funnier.
Thank You!!!
<3




Hey girlie,

That kind of confidence comes from yourself.  You just have to believe that he is lucky to have you around and to get a chance to know you.  That you are funny and confident, you just have to show him.  As long as you convince yourself that you can do that, then you'll gradually become more like that.
Jordan S.

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by cucu4cocopuffs2246 on 4/14/2012 3:30:43 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD!
A boy in my class (he'll be K) told me that my guy friend (he'll be R) likes me! I don't like R like that, he's a great friend but not someone I'd consider going out with. I'm also worried about losing our friendship. What should I do? (P.S. K is a really honest guy and wouldn't start a rumor like that if it wasn't true.)



Hey girlie,

If he hasn't come to you himself about liking you, then there really isn't any reason for you to need to do anything.  You're perfectly fine just leaving things as they are and pushing the fact that you know how he feels into the corner of your mind.

You may want to be extra careful about giving him the wrong idea by flirting with him and such, though.
Jordan S.

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by MusikRox1999 on 4/14/2012 3:10:41 PM

 
 

Hey everyone should join my club friends all around it is just for fun to talk about music books celebrities and anything else and if you have any Qs about boys middle school or anything ele we would love to give you an answer we are also looking for some officers so if you are interested let me know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Esparkle on 4/14/2012 3:03:40 PM

 
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