Feeling lost trying to spark up a convo with your crush this summer? After all, connecting with bae can be tough when you don’t see them every day in school. That’s why we’ve compiled these texting tips for all the struggling romantics out there. Vacay romance incoming…
1. Send a song that reminds you of them with a short “You’d love this!” or “This is you as a song.” They’ll know you’re thinking of them and are associating them with a (hopefully flirty) tune.
2. Remind them of an inside joke. They’ll recall that fun time with you and probs continue the convo with another silly memory or joke.
3. Send a TikTok of an activity, adding “We should do this!” It’s kind of like a pre-planned date! If your crush agrees to it, you’ve got a hangout idea locked down and ready to go.
4. Comment on something pop-culture related. “What team are you rooting for in the World Cup?” Hellooo, easy icebreaker.
5. Send them a compliment. The most obvi way to flirt is to send over a simple “You looked so cute today!” or “Loved your last IG pic.”
6. Bring up one of their interests. People love to chat about their fave things, so read up on the current baseball news or tune in to their top artist to spark up a convo.
7. Don’t be afraid to add a bold emoji or two. The smiling face with hearts around it will surely get your message across.
8. Mention something they posted on social media. Texting “Your beach vacay looked so fun” or “OMG, that restaurant is my fave” shows you’re spying on their socials.
9. For the member of the friend group that you’re crushing on: “Want to hang just us sometime?” It’ll show them you’re interested in *them* specifically and that you’d like to spend time together (not in just a “friend” way).
10. For the cute kid you met at the beach that one time: “Beach date pt. 2?” Don’t shy away from the first text! You’ve got nothing to lose if you’ve only met them once.
11. For the crush from school: “Now that school’s out, we should totally make summer plans. When are you free?” It’ll be clear that you’re looking for a non-academic romance—not just a study buddy.
12. For a friend you haven’t hung out with in a while: “I have *so* much to catch you up on. Coffee date soon?” This text will prove that you’ve already been thinking about them, and sneaking in the word “date” is super flirty.
13. For the group chat with that other prospective couple: “Who’s up for ice cream on Saturday?” Double dates are always a good idea, especially to break the ice. If it doesn’t work out, you have a new summer friend group! Win-win.
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Looking for more tips for your current crush? We’ve got you:
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🏖️ 10 simple tips and tricks for flirting on social media
🏖️ How to get the courage to ask out your crush
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