81 Flirty Texts to Send to That Special Someone

Flirting over text can go so very wrong. Between autocorrect fails, jokes that fall flat and tones that miss the mark, the results can be disastrous. But done right, flirty texts can light a spark that ignites a whole romance—or stoke the flames of passion with a long-term partner.

So, how do you craft the perfect flirty text? It’s an art. The text has to be short enough to be read at a glance yet still get the right point across. Remember: You’re flirting, not confirming a dental appointment. Plus, you have to strike the balance between flirty and racy and cheesy pickup line—think teasing the movie trailer but not spoiling the whole plot. Yes, there’s a time and a place for sexting, but for people looking to keep it light and fun, the following flirty texts are sure to land.

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Flirty texts to make him or her laugh

1. Guess what I’m not wearing right now? (It’s socks.)

2. My parents are out. Wanna come over? I mean, they’ve lived in Florida for 10 years, but still …

3. I have three little words I’ve been wanting to tell you: Bring. Pizza. Now.

4. What are your favorite letters of the alphabet? Mine are U and I.

5. Olive juice. Say it fast.

6. Hands up! I’m the FBI, and you’re on my most-wanted list.

7. What is your type, and why is it me?

8. You look so hot right now. I’m not stalking you, just saying you always do.

9. Are your lips always that luscious, or were you allergic to the seafood we had for dinner?

10. When can I see you again? Pick a day that ends in “y.”

11. My friends want to know if you think I’m hot. What should I tell them?

12. Do you believe in love at first text? Because you can delete this one, and I can keep texting until you do.

13. When Santa asked what I want for Christmas, I sent him your Instagram.

14. Your love is better than ice cream—and fewer calories too.

15. I miss you as much as Stormtroopers miss their targets.

Flirty pickup lines for texting

16. Hey, stranger! Wait, why are we still strangers? Let’s fix that.

17. What color are my eyes? Let me know if you need a closer look.

18. What’s the first photo on your phone? Dare you to send it.

19. I have a secret to tell you, but I want to tell you in person.

20. Can’t decide whether or not to ask me out? Hard decision. Yes.

21. I hate everyone. But not you.

22. You remind me of someone. Oh, it’s my next girlfriend/boyfriend!

23. Are you a photographer? Because I can already picture us together.

24. I’m addicted to you, and I need another hit.

25. Want to make a beautiful memory together?

26. We’re better together than peanut butter and chocolate.

27. You’re single. I’m single. I feel like this is a problem we can solve together.

28. I’d rather do nothing with you than something with anyone else.

Flirty texts for him

29. Y/N: Thinking about me?

30. Feeling cuddly? I’ll let you be the little spoon this time!

31. Still wearing your sweatshirt …

32. Netflix? Chill? Both?

33. Can’t stop thinking about your lips.

34. How much skin is too much skin to show on our date night?

35. You’re my favorite veggie—a cute-cumber!

36. Thinking a lot of things about you I can’t say … but I could text.

37. Instead of missing you, I could be kissing you.

38. I adore you. That’s all.

39. You make me a better person, and I’d like to keep improving.

40. If I was a gift, how would you unwrap me?

41. You’re my favorite notification.

Flirty texts for her

42. Wanna be my little spoon?

43. It’s cold today. Can I warm you up?

44. I have a big, warm hoodie with your name on it.

45. I’m good at sharing. (Dessert, fries, the covers …)

46. I can still smell your perfume in my car.

47. You’re the star of my favorite rom-com.

48. Are you a triangle? Because you’re acute.

49. Are you free … for the rest of your life?

50. Our song is the most played song on my playlist.

51. I’m into curves, and my favorite is your smile.

52. You’re killing me with those incredible selfies you’re posting.

53. You are the missing piece to my puzzle.

Flirty good morning texts for him

54. Morning! Been dreaming of the perfect thing to say to you.

55. You were in my dreams last night. Wanna hear?

56. My day is more fun when you’re in it.

57. You’re already thinking about me—I can feel it.

58. I can’t focus today. I’m too distracted thinking about you.

59. Can’t wait to feel your arms around me again.

60. My love language is physical touch. Want a present?

61. You’re my dream guy. How do I know you’re real? I think you should come over and prove it.

Flirty good morning texts for her

62. Morning, sunshine! You were the first thing I thought of when I woke up.

63. You’ll never guess what you were doing in my dream last night …

64. Thinking about last night and can’t stop grinning like an idiot.

65. There’s an empty spot next to me waiting for you to fill it.

66. Why would I want anybody when I could have your body?

67. You just left, and I already miss you!

68. First song on the radio, and it reminds me of you.

69. I got you a one-way ticket … to my heart.

70. You mentioned you like bed-and-breakfasts. I’ll bring the bed, you bring the breakfast.

Flirty questions to ask a girl over text

71. Do you prefer foot massages or shoulder massages?

72. Burgers and beer, or pasta and wine?

73. What color is your pillow? I might need to check to verify.

74. What would you do if I kissed you?

75. What is your biggest turn on?

76. Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?

77. How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?

78. Why don’t you text first?

79. What is your favorite kind of adventure?

80. Which emoji reminds you of me?

81. Guess which emoji I put next to your name in my phone?

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