Both Sides20 texts that make someone's whole day
Not "wyd." Short, specific, warm messages that land, sorted from new crush to long-term love, with what each side most likes to receive.
The Love Desk · 2 min read
The best texts aren't clever. They're specific. "Thinking of you" is nice; "I just walked past the bar where you told the terrible goat story and laughed out loud" is unforgettable. Here are twenty to borrow, adapt or use as a nudge.
For a new crush
1"Still laughing about what you said last night."
2"Okay, I tried that coffee place you recommended. You were right. Annoyingly."
3"I had a really good time. When can I see you again?"
4"Saw this and thought of you" (plus the photo, meme or song).
5"How did the big meeting go? I've been wondering all day."
For when it's getting serious
6"I keep telling my friends about you."
7"Good luck today. You've got this."
8"Text me when you're home safe."
9"I miss your face. That's it, that's the text."
10"Free Saturday? I have a plan and it involves you."
For long-term love
11"I'd still choose you. Every time."
12"Thank you for [specific thing]. I noticed."
13"Dinner's on me tonight. You've had a week."
14"Remember our first date? I was so nervous."
15"You looked so good this morning I nearly made us both late."
Just a little flirty
16"Can't stop thinking about last night."
17"Wear the blue shirt tonight. You know the one."
18"Counting down until I see you."
19"I have a confession to make, but only in person."
20"Come home early?"
Her side"The ones I screenshot are the ones that show he was paying attention. Remembering the meeting I was nervous about? Swoon."
His side"Honestly, any text that says she's thinking about me out of nowhere. 'Saw this and thought of you' makes my whole afternoon."
The rule of thumbSpecific beats sweet, and sweet beats clever. A detail only you would know is the most romantic thing you can send.
Bottom line
Send the text you'd love to get. Make it specific, send it out of nowhere, and don't wait for an occasion.
