Innocently flirting with a guy through messages (subtle ways to show interest)

A subtle compliment is a clever way to let him know you're interested. Everyone loves hearing nice things about themselves, and your guy is no exception! Send him a brief message saying you like his outfit or that he has great hair. Try messages like:

• “Did you just get a haircut? Your hair looks really good today.”
• “That blue shirt really suits your skin tone!”
• “Tuấn, you have such a charming smile!”

Show him you care about his life and what’s going on with him. If you know he’s involved in an extracurricular activity, you can ask him about it; or if you know anything about his family, check in to see how they’re doing. The more you demonstrate interest in him and want to learn about him, the more likely he’ll start liking you. You can ask things like:

• “How’s your soccer team doing this season?”
• “Did you end up going out of town last weekend?”

A playful message will make him laugh and keep the conversation fun. Don’t be afraid to tease him a bit sometimes! Of course, don’t go overboard (he might think you don’t like him), but you can joke about his “nerdy” habits or that weird TV show he loves. Add an emoji to your message just in case he thinks you’re being serious. You could text:

• “Wait, Toàn has never watched Twilight? Guess we can’t be friends anymore!”
• “Huy already finished his homework? I didn’t realize I was talking to a genius!😉”

Pick a lighthearted topic and ask for his opinion. If you take opposite sides, you’ll have a flirty debate over text. This way, you not only showcase your humor but also get to tease him a bit about his views. Try fun questions like:

• “Cricket-filled pancakes: yay or nay?”
• “Is a hot dog technically a sandwich?”
• “If you had to fight a duck the size of a horse or ten horses the size of a duck, which would you choose?”

Even if it’s not true, you can make him believe it. He’ll be curious about what he was doing in your mind all night. To make him overthink, act casual and don’t reveal what he did in your dream (even if it’s something silly). You could say things like:

• “I dreamed about you last night. I don’t think you’d want to know the details though.”
• “I can’t even escape you in my sleep! I had a dream about you last night.”
• “If you keep pushing, I might just tell you what you did in my dream last night.”

Check if he’s posted anything interesting on Facebook or Instagram. Remember to like it first so he knows you’ve seen it, then send him a message. This not only shows you enjoy talking to him but also that you keep up with his social media life.

• For example, if he posts a beach selfie, you could text, “I loved your Facebook post! Where’s that beach?”
• If he shares about a movie he just watched, you could say, “How was the movie? I’ve been wanting to watch it, but some reviews say it’s a bit boring.”

The funnier you are, the more he’ll enjoy chatting with you. When texting, don’t hesitate to share a joke or describe something silly that happened to you. Flirting and laughter go hand in hand, so the more you can make him laugh, the better! Try sending messages like:

• “What do you call a dumb corn? A corny joke!”
• “The funniest thing happened to me today! I was texting while walking and ran straight into a pole. Three people saw me!!”

This is another way to make him laugh. If you come across something funny online that you think he’d like, send it to him with a message like, “This made me think of you!” He’ll love knowing he’s on your mind, and you might even spark a fun conversation about the meme.

• Not sure what to send? No problem! Try searching “#meme” on Facebook or Instagram to find something that makes you giggle.

A few kissy-face and heart emojis can subtly let him know you’re into him. Not every message needs emojis, but placing a few in the right spots can hint that you like him. When chatting casually, try using emojis like:

• “Huy wasn’t in class today!😘”
• “Hey! What’s up?😊”
• “How’s everything going? 💖”

This is a clever way to get him to meet up with you. If you’ve been talking for a while and want to spend time with him outside of texting, you can make it happen by organizing a group hangout. Invite a few of your friends and his friends, then ask him to join. Hopefully, he’ll say yes, and you can keep flirting when you meet in person.

• Try saying, “I’m going bowling with some friends tomorrow. Want to come along?”
• Or, “I’m catching a movie with a few friends tomorrow. You should join us!”

If you have a sports game or performance, ask if he can come. This shows you want him there and gives you a chance to bond. Send him a quick message saying you’d love for him to be there. Try texting:

• “I have a soccer match tomorrow, and I’d love for you to cheer me on from the sidelines.”
• “Would you like to come to my art exhibition this weekend? It’d mean a lot to have you there.”