Introduction
Understanding the Basics
The Psychology Behind Text Flirting
- The Importance of Playfulness
- Creating a Connection
- Building Anticipation
Know Your Goal
- Understanding What You Want
- Keeping Expectations Realistic
The Importance of Timing
- Finding the Right Time to Text
- Reading His Schedule
Laying the Groundwork
Getting His Number
- Casual Approaches
- Direct Approaches
Setting the Tone
- First Impressions Last
- Creating a Nickname or Inside Joke
Understanding His Texting Style
- Adaptation and Mirroring
- Reading Between the Lines
Crafting the Message
Compliments
- Being Genuine
- Avoiding Over-Complimenting
Teasing
- Light-hearted Banter
- Knowing the Limits
Questions
- Open-ended Versus Closed-ended Questions
- Keeping the Conversation Flowing
Emojis and GIFs
– Adding a Fun Element
– Knowing When to Use Them
Subtle Flirting
– Adding a Fun Element
– Knowing When to Use Them
Creating Mystery
– Adding a Fun Element
– Knowing When to Use Them
Playful Challenges
– Adding a Fun Element
– Knowing When to Use Them
Advanced Techniques
Creating Intrigue
- The element of surprise
- Leaving some things to the imagination
Mirror His Texting Style
- Adapting without losing yourself
- Achieving text chemistry
Double Entendre and Innendos
- Walking the line: playful not vulgar
- Gauging his response and adjusting
Avoiding Common Mistakes
Over-texting
- Finding the Balance
- Reading His Responses
Avoiding Misunderstandings
- Clear Communication
- When to Call Instead of Text
Moving Too Fast
- Keeping the Pace Steady
- Reading His Comfort Level
Navigating Challenges
Misunderstandings and How to Handle Them
- Clarifying intentions
- Keeping the conversation on track
Knowing When to Take It Offline
- Signs he’s interested in a face-to-face meet
- Transitioning smoothly from texts to dates
Wrapping It Up
Knowing When to Take It Offline
- Transitioning to Phone Calls
- Planning the First Date
Reflecting on Your Text Flirting Journey
- What Worked and What Didn’t
- Preparing for the Next Stage
