How to Flirt With Your Boyfriend in Texts

It's best to text your boyfriend when he has some privacy to read your message.

Flirting sweetly and affectionately can often seem like a challenge, especially when it's within a written form of communication. As texting has increased in popularity over the years, so too has its use for romance and flirtation. This has created a new set of opportunities for expressing affection that haven't existed before; as such, appropriate behaviors are still evolving when it comes to texting boyfriends. Fortunately, there are a number of useful guidelines that you can follow.

Instructions

1. Use caution. Technology can easily cause problems to emerge when things go wrong. For instance, always double-check that you're sending your flirts to the correct number, as you might have more than one contact with the same name saved in your phone. This especially applies if you're intoxicated. It's advised that sending risqué photos of yourself is a bad idea within texts, as these pictures can be inadvertently viewed by people you didn't intend.

2. Avoid abbreviations. These suggest that you're rushing your message, which can make it appear less intimate. Abbreviations can also cause miscommunication, as the receiver of your text might not be able to understand them correctly.

3. Pick the right time. While some boyfriends might enjoy receiving flirtatious texts while at work, others can find it distracting. Avoid sending flirtatious texts when your guy is around friends who might try to intercept the message.

4. Tell your boyfriend that you've been thinking about him. This can be expressed in a number of ways, though it might be useful to suggest what triggered your thoughts (such as a saucy memory or fantasy). Use emoticons within your message to avoid misinterpretation, if any ambiguity is possible.

5. Show positivity and energy within your text. Avoid complaining or expressing that you're bored. It shouldn't appear that you're only texting because you want attention, as this can make you appear high-maintenance.

6. Ask your boyfriend friendly questions. This shows that you're interested in him, and can also be an opportunity to be a little naughty. Be complimentary and affectionate.

7. Avoid sarcasm. This doesn't communicate well in written form, unless you're especially confident that your boyfriend will understand.

8. Allow a few minutes to pass before replying to new texts. This will make your boyfriend appreciate your messages more, and allow you to avoid seeming too available.

References

• MSN Lifestyle: The Dos and Don'ts of Text-Message Flirting
• Handbag: Text Flirting