Buzz
You've exchanged phone numbers with your crush (the person you like) and your heart is soaring with dreams. But can you keep the romantic spark alive without coming off as too forced? Don't worry. Expressing that you want to kiss them through text is much easier than you think. Here are 10 flirting tips to help you let your crush know you want to kiss them through text.
Steps
Send some creative emojis
Believe it or not, your emoji keyboard is a powerful flirting tool. Just a few emojis (which are symbols for emotions and much more) can turn the conversation exciting and take it in a completely new direction. Try mixing and matching some humorous ones, like a kiss and/or a winking emoji. Or, keep it simple with a series of heart-eyed emojis. You can always rely on the classic "blowing a kiss" emoji to convey your message.
- There's no right or wrong way to flirt with emojis. It really depends on who you're talking to and how well you know them.
Tag Them in a Flirty Meme
Memes can convey messages that regular texts often fail to deliver. Send a silly, relatable meme (which are images, videos, or viral text snippets popular on the internet) to break the ice or dive straight into flirting. Even if your crush isn’t in the mood for a kiss, memes will keep the conversation light and fun.
- You can send memes with captions like, “I need to confess... I want to kiss you” or “I really want to kiss you... no joke.”
- You can find some hilarious memes online! Try browsing sites like Know Your Meme and IMGur to get started.
Flirt with GIFs
Let your crush know how you’re feeling without spelling it out. Unlike emojis, GIFs (animated images) are more nuanced but can still add a fun, playful vibe to your conversation. Search online for the perfect GIF to send.
- You can send a dramatic GIF from a romantic movie or keep it lighthearted with a clip from a silly cartoon.
- Websites like GIPHY, Reddit, GIFbin, and Tenor are great places to discover new GIFs.
Send a Flirty Question
You can express yourself subtly or directly, depending on your preference. Flirting via text has its pros and cons—but testing the waters with a playful message is definitely worth it. You can play it safe with a simple flirty text or take a bold approach to let your crush know how you truly feel.
- “Up for some fun?” or “Want to make this conversation a little more intimate?” are some fun ways to hint that you’re looking for more.
- “Our first kiss would be so sweet!” might be a bolder move, but it’s still an effective way to let your crush know your feelings.
Build Anticipation
Show how excited you are to meet up. You don’t need to explicitly say you want to kiss them. Letting them know how much you’re looking forward to your upcoming date or hangout is a great way to drop hints. Then, let them imagine the rest!
- You could text something like, “So excited to hang out with you tonight. It’s going to be amazing!”
- Make it a bit more obvious by adding a winking emoji at the end of your message.
Craft a Silly Flirty Line
Believe it or not, a goofy approach can help you seal the deal. Reuse an old pickup line or try a classic flirty phrase. This way, you can build excitement while keeping things light.
- There’s always the classic, “Welcome to Kissing Village, where we’re the residents!”
- Yes—flirty lines are naturally cheesy. But that’s exactly what can make your crush laugh and score you points!
Find a Random Excuse to Let Them Know
A cheesy story or hint can get the emotional ball rolling. You can share that you had an amazing dream about them and want to recreate it in real life. Or, you can take a more casual approach by inviting them over to your place to “watch Netflix and chill.”
- For example, you could text: “Hey! I couldn’t stop dreaming about you last night. Woke up wishing it was real.”
- You could also text: “Want to come over for some Netflix and chill? Or we could skip the Netflix part altogether.”
Send Some Song Lyrics
Songs are a perfect way to set a romantic mood. Sometimes it’s hard to express what’s really on your mind, especially when you’re thinking about kissing. Instead, send a snippet of lyrics from a sweet love song to let your crush know they’re on your mind.
- You could text: “I can’t get this song out of my head!” or “Do you like this song? I’ve had it on repeat all day.”
Let Them Know They’re on Your Mind
Initiate the conversation with politeness and a calm demeanor. You might send them a text message while doing homework or tossing in bed. Before moving to the flirting stage, let your crush know you're thinking about them and wish to spend some time together.
- You could text: “I’m trying to sleep, but I can’t stop thinking about you!” or “My to-do list is packed today, but I still wanted to text you first.”
- If you’ve met in person and felt a real connection, don’t hesitate to bring it up. You might send something like: "Your hug was really comforting."
Get straight to the point
Hints don’t always work as expected. Texting can be a subtle art, and hints don’t always hit the mark. Instead, be clear about what’s on your mind. Even if they don’t agree, at least there won’t be any misunderstandings.
- You could text: “Can I kiss you?” or “I really want to kiss you right now.”
