Highlight your personality Send texts that are unique to your sense of humor and voice (i.e., don’t be overly formal or stiff in your word choice). Don’t be afraid to be a little goofy! Examples: “I just had a sandwich that blew my socks off, like, all the way to Australia. I plan to force-feed you this sandwich sometime, it’s that good.” “I hereby declare that I am DONE with work and am in dire need of a refreshing elixir. What sayeth thou?” Use their name Using someone’s name (or a special nickname) in a text implies a sense of closeness and intimacy. Examples: “Hey Kurt, how is your day going?” “You crack me up, Joel!” Give compliments Show your crush that you recognize and appreciate their good qualities. Examples: “You’re so smart, like a walking encyclopedia.” “You looked really cute all dressed up the other night.” Show appreciation Show your crush that you value them and their good deeds. Examples: “Thank you for sharing your chocolate with me yesterday in class, very sweet of you.” “You’re so charismatic and I appreciate how much you love meeting people.” Ask about their day Show them you’re interested in their daily life. Examples: “Did you nail the presentation like I thought you would?” “How is your day going so far?” Be consistent Text them regularly to show that they’re on your mind (and to keep you on theirs). However, strike a balance between texts sent and received to make sure you’re not annoying them (i.e., don’t flood them with texts, especially if you know they’re busy or not a big texter). Examples: “Hey, I heard that band you were talking about the other day. You have great taste in music!” “Good afternoon, enjoying the sunshine today?” Ask their advice Asking your crush for advice sends the message that you care about their opinions and consider them to have some expertise on a particular topic. Examples: “I’m headed to the bookstore today. Any recommendations?” “What do you think about that new restaurant downtown?” Ask open-ended questions Asking questions that require a more involved response insinuates that you’re curious to know more about them. Examples: “How was it growing up in a rural town?” “What do you think about the new season of American Gods?” Ask a flirty question Asking a playful question will open the door for them to text something flirty back. Examples: “Do you like it when a woman makes the first move?” “Why are you so cute?!” Be suggestive Depending on the closeness of your relationship (and if they’re into it), don’t be afraid to text some suggestive lines—just keep it tasteful! Examples: “I had a naughty dream last night and guess who was in it? Hint: I'm texting him right now.” “Just read that caffeine can boost the libido. Is that why you keep inviting me to coffee?”