“What’s the boldest text you’d send if you knew I liked you back?” is an invitation to stop being quite so mysterious. You can answer with a joke, admit what you have been thinking or finally suggest a date. The fun is in choosing a reply t...
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There is a special kind of confusion that happens when a guy keeps asking to see you, texts you regularly, and seems genuinely happy around you—but never quite says what he wants. Is this da...
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The first weeks of college are supposed to look exciting: new friends, late-night conversations, campus events, independence, and the beginning of a completely new life. That image can make...
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Your crush sends “haha” instead of “hahaha.” They use a different emoji. They take two hours longer than usual to reply. Suddenly you are conducting a forensic investigation into a six-word...
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Wanting something casual does not mean wanting something careless. You can be interested in flirting, dating, physical chemistry or spending time together without looking for a committed rel...
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You matched, exchanged numbers or started talking after class. The messages are good, the flirting seems mutual and now comes the classic college dating question: how long are you supposed t...
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“Do you actually like me, or do you just like the idea of me?” is not subtle flirting. It skips past the usual questions about first impressions and favorite compliments and goes directly to...
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“Would you rather flirt over text or in person?” sounds like an easy either-or question until you actually have to choose. Behind a screen, you have time to think, tease and find exactly the...
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“What’s my biggest giveaway when I have a crush?” is a particularly dangerous question to ask someone who knows you well. You may think your romantic interest is carefully hidden, while your...
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“What’s a compliment from me that would instantly make you blush?” is a deceptively revealing question. It sounds like pure flirting—and it certainly can be—but the answer also shows what ki...
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