“Guess who this is?” “Hey you! It’s Luis. Liam said you wanted my number?” “Hi Isabella! It’s Sierra, and you won’t believe what happened after chemistry!”

“Whoa, I’m so full. That restaurant was so good!” “Wow, Ms. Thornberry’s class was so boring today. I was falling asleep 😴” “I can’t stop thinking about the concert! I wish we had a time machine so we could relive it all over again. ”

“What are your plans for the weekend?” “What kind of shoes were you wearing today? I totally want to pick up a pair!” “How was the pep rally today? I hate that I had to miss it!”

“So, I just walked 20 blocks for a sandwich only to realize that today’s Sunday and the store is closed. How’s your day going?” “Well, I totally didn’t just read the wrong chapter for the reading assignment 🙃” “Dave just slipped on a banana peel. No joke. It was like something straight out of a cartoon! Never thought those warnings from Bugs Bunny were legit. ”

“Chemistry was really interesting today :)” “I just love doing taxes 🙃” “Are you watching the finale? The suspense is killing me 😩”

“What’s your favorite food?” “That sounds like a fun weekend! What movie did you guys see?” “I’m so jealous you went to Disney World! You better take me with you next time 😉 What was your favorite ride?”

If you don’t have any pictures to share, try sending them a GIF or meme to relay your emotions, an activity, or something funny.

“No way! I’m a huge Yankees fan too! What’d you think of last night’s game?” “I’m obsessed with Olivia Rodrigo! She takes me back to my angsty teen years 😅” “How have you never told me you love to bake? So do I! What’s your favorite recipe?”

If you’re texting a partner, play Would You Rather (Flirty Edition): “Would you rather never be able to hug or make out with me again?” If you’re texting a friend or crush, play 2 Truths and a Lie: “I’ve never been on a boat, my favorite color is pink, and I’ve ridden an elephant. ”

If you’re texting a family member, you probably don’t want to use the same flirtatious language you’d use with your significant other. If you’re texting someone you don’t know well, keep things casual and mellow to start. Then, as the conversation continues, consider their tone. Mirroring their texting style can even help you connect and build a stronger relationship. [7] X Research source

Think of texting like any in-person conversation. There are generally pauses between discussion points for each party to share their points—the same goes for texting! If you text too many short messages at once, the other person may feel interrupted. If they don’t text you back right away, don’t sweat it! They may be busy, so be patient and wait for their response instead of sending multiple messages.

If there’s something more serious you’d like to discuss, like politics or the future of your relationship, text the person asking if they can meet or are available to chat. For example, you might text something like, “Hey! Can I call you? There’s something I want to talk about, and it’s too much to type up,” or “What are you doing tomorrow? There’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you, and I would love to meet for coffee. ”