How to Text and start Conversation with your Crush

If you have a keen desire in getting to know your crush better then by sending a text message is a perfect way to begin the conversation. Texting is casual and is a low-key way to talk to someone you like without all of the anxiety of a phone call. But what should you say to begin the conversation? You can inhale a deep breath, summon your courage and make a move. In this blog, we will find out more about the several ways to text and start conversation with your crush.

For many of us, sending texts to several people throughout the day is just as normal as brushing our teeth or making dinner after work. We do not necessarily think about the several tiny bubbles we've sent in between the loved ones over the years, we just develop building on them, one response after another. That’s it unless we’ve begun chatting with someone new (perhaps a potential love interest) or even if we are trying to reignite a conversation with a loved one, an old flame.

If you find that the message screen on your phone is blank then you need to figure out the right conversation starter  text to send, we’ve got you covered. Starting a text conversation relies on the scenario, As you want to be really mindful of the personality type and the communication preference of the person.

How to Start a Conversation With Your Crush

How would you feel about the relationship to your crush? 
Are they really your friend, a friend of a friend, an acquaintance or someone you gaze
from afar from every morning at your favourite coffee shop? Your current relationship to your crush, as well as both of your personalities will determine the best ways to approach them. It is best to be direct about your interest while respecting your crush’s boundaries and freedom to turn you down.

By assuming that you are already friends with your crush and that you’d like to get to know them better, light conversation or a small talk is a great way to build rapport. If your crush is a friend of friend and your mutual friend is trustworthy, you can let  them know that you’d appreciate more opportunities to hang out as a group. However, these conversations will probably give a better idea of who your crush is, whether they are actually someone whom you would like to date or what shared interests the two of you have.

If your crush is an acquaintance, strike up a conversation based on your shared setting. You can start having conversations with each other from the beginning like discussing things that are going-on at the office. Moreover, these chats will naturally grow into something after a few weeks. Don’t show them your desperation, show them that you are not at all desperate.  

How to Start a Conversation With a Girl

First, if you see a woman in public wearing headphones and reading a book, she probably is not open to the conversation. Little is more annoying than having to pause your podcast and take out an earbud to figure out what some stranger on the subway is saying to you. 

The Pros and Cons of Texting

We all know that the ease of texting makes it the preferred choice for simple conversations or for multitasking and most of us are experienced with the downsides of that convenience too that occurs when context and tone are lost. Just like that there are some conversations that are better off having over the phone or in person. You can take it from the relationship expert. Some of us are also experienced with the downsides of that convenience too that occurs when context and tone are lost. While just seven percent of communication happens through the content of the message.

Furthermore, everything happens through body language, emphasis, vocal tone and the pitch. Moreover, some conversations are better off having over the phone or in person. If you are someone who is not good at expressing things then it’s just too heavy a topic for text. You can pick up the phone and start to have a conversation. Either way, when it comes to developing a relationship with someone new–Romantic or not texting when used in tandem with other forms of communication that can turn out to be helpful and fun. Moreover, it has to begin somewhere. The main challenge is how to have a conversation over the text. 

What to Avoid When Starting a Text Conversation

It is recommended that we should avoid potentially heavy topics and to save them for the call or in-person conversation. You can also stay away from the heavier topics about your relationship status just like your past hurts, disagreements or misunderstandings which will easily be taken out of context. Similarly, “When you are texting back and forth and think to yourself then this may be the time to ask if you can call. Moreover, it is best to avoid any statements that are sexually explicit in nature unless it is your only goal. Initial texting conversations should always be inspirational, lighthearted, inquisitive and fun to create a friendly and engaging open dialogue. Passing a comment about really nice weather is not going to move the conversation along very much.

Other things to be mindful of when texting someone new. Your tone, use of emojis and when the text conversation is over. Some people also like to text forever and you may not be in a space or time to do that. You can always have a plan to politely end your communication. Just after your initial text, you may also realize that the conversation is not going anywhere. Perhaps it’s all about taking your recipient an extended amount of time to respond. Or when they respond back then they are not significantly engaged in the conversation. Also, this may be apparent based on the terse responses. Another sign of dead end is when you are the only one who initiates the conversations. Moreover, receiving no response after a couple of texts is most probably a sign that you should move on. A conversation is only useful and fun if both sides are engaged. If it is just a one-way street then it is fine to end the chat. 

Text Conversation Starters

As a rule of thumb, texting someone new will mean keeping things involved back and forth about shared interests, common ground and learning about who they are. As it takes time in getting to know someone’s communication style and may be best to ask in the beginning if you are a texter or do you prefer to talk over the call.  Moreover, the key to conversation starters is to be interested in the other person without coming across as anxious or desperate for attention. You can also keep it light and can show that you have a genuine interest by reaching out with the questions that will allow for responses beyond one word.

Is it crucial to know and accept yourself?

Being your true self and knowing will help you feel more comfortable in social interactions and be a stronger conversational partner whether you are speaking to your crush or anyone else. Moreover, research also shows that authenticity is optimistically linked to the measures of self-esteem and life satisfaction. One of the reasons may be that if you know and accept yourself then you may feel more confident in who you are, which others will pick-up on and may be drawn to while giving more time together. 

Getting to know and accepting yourself is often a quite competitive journey, not something you can do overnight but it can have many benefits in your life . Introspection through several activities such as mindfulness meditation will help you in getting touch with your most authentic self. However, therapy is another method since a therapist might be able to help you uncover false patterns of thinking about yourself and unearth other obstacles to self love. Engaging in a favourite hobby, eating your favourite food, watching a TV show or even talking about your parents relationship in a serious discussion will provide you with better insights into your inner workings and your preferences.