What to Say to Your Crush (Not "Hey")
Updated: April 2026 | 3 min read | By MagiCulator
"hey" kills more crushes than rejection. Here's what to actually say.
Avoid These
"Hey" (alone)
"What's up"
"You doing anything later?"
"Nice"
Openers That Work
"I need an objective opinion: [something relevant]"
"Quick - you're my google. What's the best [food/thing] in [location]?"
"This is going to sound weird but I practiced what to say to you and I forgot it. So... hi."
"I have a theory about you. Want me to prove it?"
"I was going to ask you a normal question but I want to know: what's something weird about you?"
Keep the Conversation Going
"That reminds me of [story]. What about you?"
"I'm curious about that. Tell me more."
"What's something you're really into right now?"
"I never thought of it that way. What's your take on [thing they mentioned]?"
The Rule: Ask questions you'd ask someone you want to KNOW, not someone you're performing FOR.