The digital age has made dating more complicated than ever. While connecting authentically through the phone can be challenging, there are things you can do to let your personality shine.

Here are some simple tips that will elevate your texting game and move you closer to your dream relationship!

Open-ended questions show you are genuinely interested in getting to know them and their interests. They are also a great way to keep the conversation flowing.

Compliment him on what it is that attracts you to him. Use his name when you do so to make it more direct and personal.

Send your crush a picture of something that reminds you of him, or share a selfie if you're comfortable and feeling confident!

Sending a guy a spontaneous text every now and then is a sweet way to let him know that you were thinking about him.

Texting a guy good morning or wishing him a good day is a subtle way to show you care about him. It also indicates that he's the first thing on your mind – a major compliment!

Be playful and do not be afraid to be silly or (harmlessly) tease him. This will help break any awkwardness as you deepen your bond.

Allow your personality to show through your interests, knowledge or humor. Not holding back on who you are can make for more interesting conversations.

Use a flirty emoji or two like the winking face, kiss mark or blushing emoji to make your tone/emotions more clear.

Figure out what you both like or have in common that you can use to build a connection.

Keeping your texts concise and to the point leaves little room for guessing and allows you to avoid being too overbearing.

Try to not send too many texts or reveal too much about yourself at once. You don’t have to wait hours or days, but be patient with responding and striking up another conversation.

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