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The best ways to interest and engage an older guy over text
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Texting a new guy is always fun. If you're getting to know an older guy, you might have some unique questions about how to impress him or show off your maturity. Luckily, there's a lot you can do to intrigue an older guy when you text while also remaining true to yourself.
Things You Should Know
- Remember to be yourself so the guy you're texting ends up liking you for you.
- Bring up current events you're interested in as a conversation topic.
- Don't be freaked out if he doesn't text back right away or never uses emojis, as different generations text differently.
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- Try jumping straight into a conversation when you text him by saying something like, "The craziest thing happened to me today." [14] X Expert Source Joshua Pompey
Relationship Expert Expert Interview. 27 November 2019.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/health-safety-wellness/counseling/self_care/healthy_relationships/10_tips_for_health_realtionships
- ↑ https://stylecaster.com/dating-older-men/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/constructive-wallowing/202011/how-be-yourself-in-relationship
- ↑ https://www.vogue.com/article/the-mature-allure-dissecting-the-attraction-of-the-older-man-breathless-karley-sciortino-slutever
- ↑ https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/publications/reports/survey-research/social-demographic-differences-news-habits-attitudes/
- ↑ https://stylecaster.com/dating-older-men/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/flirting
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/how-humour-can-change-your-relationship-106402
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/19/magazine/how-to-use-emojis.html
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/the-worst-part-of-dating-an-older-guy-is-his-texting-habits.html
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
- ↑ https://www.vogue.com/article/the-mature-allure-dissecting-the-attraction-of-the-older-man-breathless-karley-sciortino-slutever
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/the-worst-part-of-dating-an-older-guy-is-his-texting-habits.html
- ↑ Joshua Pompey. Relationship Expert. Expert Interview. 27 November 2019.
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