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You’ve talked with this guy a few times, and you feel like sparks are beginning to fly. How do you keep the conversation going without seeming desperate? Don’t panic. We have a lot of tips and suggestions that may help breathe some new life into your day-to-day conversations.
Steps
Questions to Keep the Conversation Flowing
Expert Q&A
- QuestionHow do I text better?Joshua PompeyJoshua Pompey is a Relationship Expert with over 10 years of helping people navigate the online dating world. Joshua has run his own relationship consulting business since 2009 at a success rate of over 99%. His work has been featured in CNBC, Good Morning America, Wired, and Refinery29 and he has been referred to as the best online dater in the world.
Relationship ExpertReduce romantic tension by cutting back on any verbal or non-verbal flirting you might be doing. As you get more comfortable, you can start flirting with them. - QuestionHow do I make texting interesting?Joshua PompeyJoshua Pompey is a Relationship Expert with over 10 years of helping people navigate the online dating world. Joshua has run his own relationship consulting business since 2009 at a success rate of over 99%. His work has been featured in CNBC, Good Morning America, Wired, and Refinery29 and he has been referred to as the best online dater in the world.
Relationship ExpertAvoid asking everyday questions, such as "What's up?" or "How are you?" since they don't keep the conversation going. - QuestionWhat if you’ve been dating for a couple of days and you guys have talked for hours on end? What do I do if I want to keep talking to him? What are other things I can ask him if I’m in middle school?How.com.vn Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerThink about some topics he’s interested in, or something that you both have in common. Piquing his interest is a great way to get a conversation going, and can help you learn even more about him in the process.
Tips
- Remember—it’s not your responsibility to keep the chat going. Every interaction is a 2-way street, and you shouldn’t have to carry the entire conversation on your shoulders.[14]Thanks
References
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About This Article
If you’re texting or talking to a guy and you’re not sure how to keep the conversation going, try asking him questions. For instance, you could ask him about what he likes to do in his free time, or what he thinks of a band or a movie you like. Try to avoid asking yes or no questions. Instead, ask open-ended questions that will be more likely to get him talking. You can also tell him a little about yourself so he’ll feel more comfortable opening up to you. For tips on carrying on a text conversation, like keeping your messages short and meaningful, read on!
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