It’s completely exhilarating to get a text from your crush.
After all, it means they are thinking about you and that’s a good thing… right?
Unfortunately, reading into the meaning behind some (or most!)
messages can also be pretty confusing.
Still, that can be a real challenge when you’re trying to decode texts from a crush.
Here’s some guidance for navigating this often treacherous territory!
One-word replies
Among the trickiest messages to interpret are the one-word replies.
The last thing you should do is panic and assume the worst.
They might be in the middle of something or may not have much to say.
If they normally send longer messages, chances are everything is fine.
Don’t sweat it!
Sometimes, that is possible and sometimes it’s completely unrealistic.
After all, most people are juggling multiple obligations in their lives.
The first is that they have to check their schedule and check that they don’t have other plans.
It stinks, but their life doesn’t revolve around you!
Give them some space.
In the end, don’t pressure them.
Let them take whatever time they need to get back to you.
If you don’t hear back from them, you have your answer.
Finally, you’re free to’t take it anymore and you ask them what’s going on.
Either they will miss you and want to carve out time for you, or you will move on.
Like Bob Marley says, no one wants to be “waiting in vain” for someone’s attention!
You don’t want to end up in that situation!
There’s nothing wrong with sexting when it’s between two mature, respectful people.
If you are fine with that, then great!
If you want to be more than a hookup, keep your nudes to yourself!
It means that they were thinking about you as they started their day and wanted you to know.
After all, you’re the last thing on their mind as they wind down for the day.
Deep down you already know that this isn’t a good sign.
Think about how you feel when you get a text from someone you like.
Do you take forever to respond or are you on it right away?
The same is true of your crush.
Trust your instincts, stop sending them messages, and find someone better to flirt with!
Emojis and LOL
Just like the one-word replies, emojis and LOL can be tough to decipher.
Again, you really have to look at this in the context of your other interactions.
Does your crush almost exclusively respond with a smiley face?
If so, it’s possible that they aren’t really that invested in your relationship.
Imagine if, during in-person discussions, someone only made faces and never said anything!
They are engaging with you and using emojis to express how they feel.
They might actually be laughingatyou.
Are they exclusively and/or blatantly sexual?
If so, he might just be lonely and looking for a hookup.
It’s entirely up to you if you want to fill that void.
Again, evaluate the tone.
If things feel off, ask for clarification.
