Texting has become a huge part of dating. It doesnโt matter if you met the person on an app or IRL, you are most likely chatting with them mostly by texting. So how can you build a connection through a screen? These five texting strategies will help you build that connection and keep โem interested.
- Use their language.ย Pay attention to the words they use a lot, they slang they say, the punctuation they use (or donโt use) and try to tap into their world. Use their words and style, as long as itโs not totally different from yours, and youโll have a cohesive vibe.
- Take interest in their lifestyle.ย Ask them about their passions, life experiences, family, and so on. Showing an interest in these things and learning them will help you build a strong foundation. People tend to like talking about themselves!
- Give compliments.ย Everyone loves compliments! It can go a long way, even with texting. Easy things like โYouโre pretty funny. You sure know how to make me laughโ can really make them feel good.
- Ask open-ended questions. Open-ended questions encourage people to open up, meaning youโll get to know more about them and the conversation will flow.
- Be authentic. Itโs super easy to hide behind a screen. But this wonโt show off the real you. Donโt try and be someone youโre not just because youโre behind a screen โ itโll do more harm than good, especially when itโs time to hang IRL.
Source:ย YourTango