Pick up lines
for someone you already like,
tuned for low-stakes courage.

I have an excellent reason for texting you. The reason is I wanted to. That's the entire reason.

I rehearsed this opening line in the shower. The shower had no notes. So.

I was going to say something clever. Then I forgot it. Then I sent this. Hi.

Are you a high school hallway? Because seeing you just made my heart race for no logical reason.

Are you a perfect score on a test? Because I have a feeling my parents would be proud of me.

Are you a really comfortable chair? Because seeing you around just makes me feel instantly better.

Are you a surprise party? Because the thought of you just made me ridiculously happy and a little nervous.

Are you my morning alarm? Because seeing you is the best and most startling part of my day.

Are you a new playlist? Because I'm really excited to find out what you're all about.

Are you a camera? Because I find myself smiling every time I happen to look at you.

Are you a secret shortcut? Because you just made my whole day significantly better.

Are you the final episode of a great show? Because I've been looking forward to this all week.

Are you my homework? Because I should be doing other things, but I'd rather focus on you.

Are you my glasses? Because everything seems a lot clearer and better when I see you.

Are you a well-written email? Because you're captivating and I wanted to respond immediately.

Your laugh sticks with me. Just sharing data. Hi.

I'd remember your coffee order on the second try. Just so you know.

You're one of those people whose presence makes a room better. Calling it. Carry on with your day.

You look like someone who has amazing taste in music. I'm just getting that vibe from you.

You seem like you're the funny one in your friend group, but also the one everyone goes to for advice.

You seem like you’re secretly amazing at something completely unexpected, like pottery or competitive baking.

You look like someone I could talk with for hours about absolutely nothing and everything.

You have a way of concentrating on things that is surprisingly captivating to watch.

You have a very kind and approachable look about you, which made it easier to send this message.

You give off the impression of someone who is a really good listener.

You have this knack for making people around you feel comfortable and included, even from afar.

You seem like you have really interesting stories to tell. I hope I get to hear one someday.

You have a great sense of style that seems both effortless and completely unique to you.

I have three rules for texting people I like. The third is 'just text them.' So.

I was going to be cool about this. I'm not being cool. Hi.

I had a strategy. The strategy was to seem chill. I'm losing the strategy. Hi.

Are you a carbon sample? Because I'm really interested in dating you.

Are you a paradox? Because the more I think about talking to you, the more I can't think of anything to say.

Are you the square root of -1? Because you feel unreal but you dominate my thoughts.

Are you a missing semicolon in my code? Because I won't function properly until I find you.

Are you a compelling argument? Because you've completely changed my mind about making the first move.

Are you a strong cup of tea? Because you're intriguing and have me feeling all warm inside.

Are you a well-placed footnote? Because you provide fascinating context and I really want to know more.

Are you an undiscovered planet? Because I feel like I've found something amazing and want to learn all about you.

Are you a perfect rhyme? Because you seem to fit so well with everything I've been thinking about.

Are you a Schrödinger's cat experiment? Because until I send this, I exist in a state of both success and failure.

Are you my search history? Because you're everything I've been looking for lately.

Are you a typo in an important document? Because I can't seem to get you out of my head.

Are you a good mystery novel? Because I’m completely hooked and dying to know what happens next.

Confession — I think about you more than is statistically reasonable.

I told my best friend about you. They asked for updates. That's not a problem but it is information.

I rewrote this four times. The first three were worse. Hi.

Full disclosure: I’ve been trying to work up the courage to send this message for about three days.

I’m not usually one to make the first move, but I wasn't willing to miss the chance to talk to you.

I have to admit, seeing your name pop up anywhere makes my day about 20% better.

I spent way too long trying to craft the perfect opening line, and this is what I landed on. Hi.

My friends are tired of me talking about 'that person', so I figured I should just talk to you instead.

I'm pretty sure I've used up all my social bravery for the week just by sending this message.

Confession: I've definitely started looking forward to the possibility of running into you.

I'm just going to be direct because I'm terrible at being mysterious: I have a crush on you.

I debated sending this for longer than I'd like to admit. And yet, here we are.

My 'be more spontaneous' resolution is the sole reason you are getting this message right now.

I've officially reached the point where not messaging you felt weirder than finally messaging you.

Low-stakes ask — coffee sometime? Easy yes or easy no.

If you're ever free and want to do something easy, I'm up for whatever. No pressure.

Tiny ask — what would it take to convince you to grab dinner this week?

Okay, important question: what's the one movie you can watch over and over without ever getting tired of it?

If you had to listen to one song on repeat for a full day, what would it be?

Hypothetical situation: you can have any superpower, but it has to be incredibly inconvenient. What do you pick?

What's the most useless talent you have? I'm collecting answers for a very important study.

Quick poll: what’s the best snack food of all time? Your answer is legally binding.

Help me out: what's the best way to start a conversation with someone you think is cool?

Realistically, what are the chances you'd be willing to grab coffee with a stranger who thinks you seem awesome?

What's something you're secretly a huge nerd about? I promise I won't judge.

What's one thing on your bucket list that you're planning to do this year?

I'm taking a survey. What is the best way to spend a rainy Sunday?

Okay, you seem like you have good taste. What's the last great show you binge-watched?

What's a hill you're willing to die on? Mine is that cereal is technically a soup.

If I were to hypothetically ask you out, what kind of place would you be most excited to go to?

Be honest: what's your go-to karaoke song? This is a high-stakes question.

What's the most interesting fact you know that you rarely get to share?

I'm trying to plan a perfect, low-pressure first hang out. Any suggestions on what that would look like for you?