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LOL (laugh out loud), SMH (shaking my head), IDK (I don’t know), not to mention the countless emojis – the world of texting almost has its own language, and it certainly wouldn’t be complete without the language of love! If a girl sends you a message saying she likes you, you might be uncertain about how to reply. Don’t worry! It’s completely normal to feel a little nervous. That’s why we’ve gathered some helpful advice to make this easier for you.
Steps
Don’t make her wait for your response.
Even if you need more time, try to respond quickly. People are often a little nervous when confessing their feelings to someone, and she might be eagerly waiting to see what you’ll say. If you like her, you’ll probably be excited to reply, right? Take your time when responding, but don’t spend too much time perfecting the message!
- Things could get a little more complicated if you need to admit that you don’t have romantic feelings for her, or if you need more time to figure out your own feelings. Still, don’t hesitate too long – be brave and respond as honestly as possible.
Ask her what she means if you're not sure.
Find out if she likes you as a friend or something more. If you’re chatting with a girl and she says something like, "Haha, I like you," you might be a bit confused about what she means. Does she like talking to you as a friend? Or does she want to be more than that? If you have any doubts, it’s best to ask her directly.
- You could text something like, "Oh, really? As a friend or...?"
- Even if you’re pretty sure of what she means, you could still make it a playful joke to get her to reveal more.
Ask her out if you like her.
Accept her invitation or ask her out yourself. Once the secret is out and she’s told you that she likes you, the ball is pretty much in your court. If you like her too, say it, then ask if she’d like to hang out sometime. She’ll probably say yes!
- For example, you could say, "I like you too! How about we grab a coffee this weekend? Are you free on Friday night?"
- She’s already taken a brave step in confessing her feelings, so don’t let her down if you feel the same way. Take her out!
Say “Thank you” if you want to play it safe.
Nói lời cảm ơn là một cách tuyệt vời để thể hiện sự cảm kích. Nó cũng là một lời mở đầu khi bạn có điều muốn nói thêm. Nếu bạn không chắc phải nói gì, lời cảm ơn sẽ là cử chỉ lịch sự và cho bạn thêm chút thời gian để nghĩ ra một phản hồi dài hơn nếu muốn.
- Ví dụ, bạn có thể nhắn lại “Cảm ơn em!” và nói tiếp điều gì đó như “Anh cũng thích em lắm” hoặc “Bạn đúng là người bạn tuyệt vời” nếu bạn không có tình cảm lãng mạn với cô ấy.
- Hơn nữa, lời cảm ơn cũng là một phản hồi tuyệt vời cho một mối quan hệ bạn bè thuần khiết. Nếu cô ấy chỉ là bạn bè hoặc thậm chí là họ hàng thân thuộc thì đây cũng là cử chỉ lịch sự nên làm.
Nói rằng bạn thích cô ấy nếu bạn cũng có tình cảm với nàng.
Bày tỏ tình cảm bằng một phản hồi chân thành. Đừng để cô ấy hồi hộp chờ đợi! Hãy nói rằng bạn cũng thích nàng để nàng biết rằng bạn cũng cảm thấy như thế.
- Bạn có thể gửi lại một tin nhắn đơn giản như “Anh cũng thích em” hoặc một câu nào đó hồ hởi hơn như “Ồ, anh cũng rất thích em!”
Gửi một meme dễ thương để nói lên cảm giác của bạn.
Các meme có thể giúp cho bạn khi bạn không tìm được từ nào để nói. Bạn không biết làm sao để nói rằng “Anh vui sướng đến muốn nổ tung như bong bóng?” Vậy thì, có lẽ một meme hoặc một ảnh động có thể thay bạn nói lên điều đó. Thậm chí bạn có thể tự tạo một hình ảnh của riêng bạn! Nhưng nhớ là bạn vẫn phải gửi thêm một lời nhắn kèm với ảnh động đó nhé!
- Bạn có thể gửi một ảnh động của một chú mèo có cặp mắt hình trái tim nhấp nháy hoặc gửi một clip của Bashful, chú lùn hay e thẹn trong phim Bạch Tuyết, kèm theo đó là một lời nhắn đơn giản như “Anh cũng thích em!”
- Các biểu tượng cảm xúc cũng hay, nhưng ảnh động vẫn sinh động hơn.
- Đừng gửi ảnh động để nói rằng bạn không thích cô ấy - làm vậy là đùa ác và thiếu tế nhị.
Ask for time to think if you're still unsure.
Take time to figure out how you really feel before responding. If you're feeling confused or surprised when she says she likes you, and you need more time to figure out how to respond, that's perfectly fine. Be honest with her. This way, you won’t keep her waiting.
- Simply text something like, "Hang on, I need some time to think about it." This might not be what she expects, but being honest is always better. You can take some time to understand your feelings if necessary.
Be kind and honest if you don't like her.
Honesty is always the best policy. You might feel uncomfortable, but she deserves to know the truth. Be polite and tactful so you don't give her false hope.
- You could say something clear but kind, like, "I think you’re amazing, but I only see you as a friend."
Intentionally misinterpret her message to create drama.
Tease her a little by pretending to misunderstand her message. This will likely make her a bit disappointed and add a little tension to the conversation. It might even make her more determined to pursue you.
- For example, if she says "I like you," you could respond with something like, "Thanks, I like myself a lot too!" or "What do you mean, exactly?" A little playful flirtation won’t hurt, and it could make her like you even more!
Give her time to respond after you reply to her message.
Don’t overthink it if she hasn’t texted back right away. After you respond to her, whether it’s to tell her you like her too or to say something else, be patient while she thinks about how to reply. She might need time to consider your response. Let her take her time and respond when she's ready.
- For example, if you say, "I like you too!" and she doesn’t reply within 5 minutes, don’t text again with a question mark or ask, "Why haven’t you replied?"
Try not to doubt yourself.
Be confident and positive so she stays interested. She just told you she likes you! No matter how you respond, you need to maintain confidence throughout the conversation. Believe in yourself, and she’ll find you even more attractive and won’t regret telling you her feelings.
- For example, don’t say things like, "Do you really like me?" or "Are you sure you like me?"
Advice
- Try asking her out and doing something you know she will enjoy. If she loves books, take her to a bookstore. If she enjoys food and sports, take her to a sports bar with amazing chicken wings. Choose a place you know she’ll love.
- If you're shy, write her a letter. You can either send it by email or give it to her in person so she can read it at her convenience.
