WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps for connecting with friends, family, and even potential romantic partners. If you have a crush on someone, WhatsApp can be a great place to get flirty and build attraction. However, flirting over text can also be challenging. You don’t have the benefit of body language or tone of voice to help convey your interest. That’s why it’s important to learn how to flirt on WhatsApp properly if you want to turn your crush into something more.
Be playful and use emojis
One of the best ways to flirt on WhatsApp is to keep things fun and playful. Respond to their messages with cute emojis that will make them smile. You can use the kiss emoji 😘, the smiling devil 😈, or the monkey covering its eyes 🙈. Just don’t overdo it on the emojis or you’ll look immature. Sprinkle them in to show you’re interested in a lighthearted way.
You can also use emojis in creative ways like sending 👋👋 to say hello or goodnight. Or try something like the sushi emoji 🍣 to ask them to dinner. Get silly with it and use emojis to share inside jokes between you two.
Compliment them
An easy way to flirt on WhatsApp is to give genuine compliments about their personality or appearance. You could say something like “That selfie you posted is so cute” or “I always laugh so much around you.” But don’t just bombard them with cliche compliments or you’ll come off as insincere. Really notice things you admire about them and let them know through a simple message.
You can also compliment them in creative ways with emojis like sending 😍 on a new profile picture. Or if they get a new haircut you can say “The new hair 💇♀️looks amazing!” Little virtual compliments like this will brighten their day and show you’re paying attention.
Be interested and ask questions
One of the most important WhatsApp flirting tips is to show genuine interest in their life and ask questions. Start conversations by asking how their day is going, what plans they have coming up, or how that test went. Try to remember the little details they tell you so you can follow up later.
You can also ask fun hypothetical questions like “If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?” or would you rather questions like “Would you rather never use social media again or never watch TV?” Having engaging conversations where you really try to get to know them is essential for building a flirty rapport on WhatsApp.
Banter and tease gently
Some playful teasing and banter is common when flirting IRL, and you can absolutely use that same banter to flirt on WhatsApp too. Being able to gently make fun of each other shows you’re comfortable enough to joke around. For example, if they ramble on about some TV show you’re not into, you could jokingly reply “Nerd alert 🤓” or another silly teasing remark.
Just don’t take the teasing too far or say anything that could legitimately hurt their feelings or come across as mean-spirited. The idea is to keep things upbeat, fun and conversational, not make them feel bad about themselves.
Reply in a timely manner
This might seem obvious, but one of the simplest ways to show you’re interested in someone is to reply to their messages in a timely manner. If you take forever to respond or leave them hanging for hours, they’ll assume you’re either not that interested or talking to other people.
When you’re first getting to know a crush, aim to respond within 15-30 minutes when you’re able. Don’t obsessively check your phone, but do make an effort to reply to their messages when you see them. They’ll appreciate you making the conversation a priority.
Send memes and funny videos
Sharing funny memes, gifs and videos over WhatsApp is a lighthearted way to flirt and bond. You’ll get bonus points if you can find or create memes referencing inside jokes between the two of you. Laughing together is one of the easiest ways to break the ice and get flirty.
You can also caption funny videos something flirty like “this is totally me when I’m around you 😜” or “me waiting for your message back…” Have fun sharing silly media that reminds you of them or your blossoming connection.
Use flirty nicknames
Giving each other cute nicknames is a timeless flirting technique that works just as well on WhatsApp. Some classic nicknames like “babe/baby” or “cutie” are flirty. Or you can get creative and come up with nicknames referencing an inside joke or a favorite memory together.
Just don’t overuse the nickname or it will lose its meaning. Sprinkle it in occasionally when you’re feeling extra flirty. You can try signing texts with it at the end for extra cuteness points!
Be a little mysterious
Having an air of mystery about you is attractive. As much as you want to connect with your crush, don’t put all your cards on the table over WhatsApp right away. Let them gradually get to know you and become fascinated by you.
You can build up mystery by not instantly responding to every message. Wait a bit between responses to leave them wanting more. Or if they ask you a personal question, answer thoughtfully but also try to turn the question around on them. Holding back a bit as you get to know each other builds sexual tension.
Occasionally go offline
Following on the last point, don’t be available 24/7 even if you’re crushing hard. It comes across as needy if you respond instantly whenever they text you, and always stay online on WhatsApp waiting for their messages.
Instead, pop in and out of WhatsApp so it looks like you have a life outside of them! Let several hours pass between texting sessions or conversations sometimes. You want to be responsive when you are online talking with them, but appear active offline too.
Send good morning/good night messages
A cute good morning or good night message is a solid move when flirting on WhatsApp. It shows you’re thinking of them when you wake up and go to bed. Keep it simple with something like “Rise and shine cutie pie ☀️” or “Sweet dreams!”
Time these messages strategically for optimal impact. Wait a bit to send the good morning text so it’s not the first thing they see when waking up. And send the good night message a little before your usual bedtime for flirty dreams.
Compliment their WhatsApp status
If your crush posts cute selfies, funny videos or thoughtful quotes as their WhatsApp status, make sure to always react. Send a quick compliment on their appearance, or say something continuing the conversation of a quote they posted.
Reacting to their statuses shows you’re paying attention and care about what’s going on in their life. Just don’t overdo it and comment on EVERY status update or you’ll look obsessive.
Use flirty voice notes
Hearing someone’s voice can feel much more intimate than texting. Take flirting to the next level by occasionally sending short voice notes instead of typing out a message. You could send a sexy “good morning” greeting, sing a silly song, or just say something brief so they can hear your voice.
Even if you’re shy, don’t overthink it too much. Keep the voice notes cute and fun instead of overtly flirty at first. Work your way up to more obvious verbal flirting once you’re both clearly into each other.
Make plans to meet up
The ultimate goal of flirting on WhatsApp is hopefully to bring your connection offline. Once you’ve established plenty of rapport and flirtation on WhatsApp, start hinting about meeting up in person.
Suggest a casual coffee date or ask if they want to go to some fun local event together. If they seem receptive, go ahead and ask them out on a real first date. Meeting up in person is the best way to take your crush to the next level.
Conclusion
Flirting with your crush on WhatsApp requires creativity, humor, flattery and most importantly – confidence. Now that you know some tips for building attraction, it’s time to put them into action! Just remember to keep it lighthearted and fun. Don’t overthink or stress if they aren’t reciprocating much at first. Some patience and persistence is key.
Try out a variety of flirting techniques and see what lands best with your crush. Pay attention to their messaging habits and mirror their tone and response times. And if all goes well, let the WhatsApp flirtation blossom into a real life connection! Wishing you lots of luck and love.