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How to land the perfect response to a guy’s photo
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In today’s world of flirting, a guy’s picture really is worth 1,000 words—but what should you say back? Your response depends on whether you’re into the guy or not and what kind of photo he sent (an innocent selfie, or a steamy nude?). Never fear! We’ve put together a helpful guide for all of these scenarios to help you flirt back (or shut it down) like a pro. If you’re ready to respond to a guy’s picture with confidence, keep scrolling.
How to Compliment a Guy on His Picture
- “You’re so handsome. I love your tattoos and your outfit!”
- “I wish I looked this put together all the time lol”
- “You look really cute in that shirt 🙂”
- “Well if it isn’t Mr. Dreamboat…”
- “Your eyes look really pretty in this photo.”
- “Looks like someone has been hitting the gym 😍”
- “This reminds me of how much I miss you. Let’s hang soon!”
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QuestionWhat do I say to a guy when he sends me a picture of his abbs?Jenni SingCommunity AnswerIf you're interested in the picture, say something along the lines of "Nice!" or "That's cool." If you're not, tell him!
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Questionhow can I make a guy fall in love with me?Community AnswerBe yourself. Don't try to make yourself into something you're not. See Make a Man Fall in Love with You .
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- Emojis are generally considered to be lighthearted and friendly, so only use them if you’re interested in what he’s sending you. If you’re trying to shut things down, leave out the emojis. [5] X Trustworthy Source Greater Good Magazine Journal published by UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, which uses scientific research to promote happier living Go to sourceThanks
- You don’t have to respond to a guy’s picture. If you’re uncomfortable, not sure what to say, or not interested, you can ignore it to get your message across.Thanks
- If a guy won’t stop sending explicit photos and you identify his behavior as sexual harassment, block his number, report his profile to the dating app he’s using, or take appropriate legal action to put a stop to the behavior.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-give-a-powerful-compliment
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/love-digitally/201806/why-do-we-flirt-text
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-funny-bone-to-pick/202307/what-is-the-triangle-method-flirting-technique
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563215302181
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_tips_for_reading_emotions_in_text_messages
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