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2๐ (Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes) Emoji
3๐ค (Smiling Face with Open Hands) Emoji
4๐ (Winking Face) Emoji
5๐ (Smirking Face) Emoji
6๐ (Face Blowing a Kiss) Emoji
7๐ (Grinning Face with Sweat) Emoji
8๐ (Relieved Face) Emoji
9๐ (See-No-Evil Monkey) Emoji
10โค๏ธ (Red Heart) Emoji
11๐ฅฐ (Smiling Face with Hearts) Emoji
12๐ (Kissing Face with Closed Eyes) Emoji
13๐ (Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes) Emoji
14๐ (Face Savoring Food) Emoji
15๐ (Winking Face with Tongue) Emoji
16๐คฉ (Star-Struck) Emoji
17๐ (Two Hearts) Emoji
18๐ (Kiss Mark) Emoji
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How do you know a guy likes you when youโre texting? By decoding his emojis, of course! From flirtatious smiles to silly winks, weโve got every emoji he could possibly use if heโs crushing on you. Keep reading to learn all about the top emojis a guy will use if he loves you and how you can respond.
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๐ (Smiling Face with Halo) Emoji
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A ๐ emoji could mean he wants to be more than a friend. This happily innocent-looking emoji is anything but! If a guy sends the halo emoji your way, heโs definitely flirting and may even be suggesting something naughty.[1]
- Send him a ๐ emoji in return to let him know you want to be more than friends too.
- Be bold and reply with something like, โAw! Youโre too cute! What are you doing later?โ
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๐ (Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes) Emoji
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A guy will send a ๐ emoji if he thinks youโre gorgeous. This flirtatious heart-eyed emoji is the universal symbol for saying, โI love it!โ You may find a ๐ emoji in your inbox if he only has eyes for you.
- He might comment on your social media post with something like, โMy eyes have been blessed ๐โ or โYouโre fine ๐โ
- Tell him you like him by sending a compliment of your own.
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๐ค (Smiling Face with Open Hands) Emoji
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If he loves you, heโll send a virtual hug with a ๐ค emoji. This playful emoji is a not-so-subtle way to give you a flirtatious hug. A guy may send this if heโs not so sure about your feelings because itโs not as obvious as ๐ or ๐.[2]
- Dare to do what he didnโt and reply with ๐ or ๐ to say, โDude, I like you!โ
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๐ (Winking Face) Emoji
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The classic ๐ means heโs digging you. This smiley face is a universal sign of flirtation in the most casual way. It can turn the simplest message into something blush-inducing!
- If he asks, โWhat are you doing? ๐โ he may be looking to see if youโd be down to go on a date.
- Keep your responses flirty and add a ๐ emoji of your own to show him you feel the same way.
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๐ (Smirking Face) Emoji
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If he sends a ๐ emoji, heโs totally flirting with you. This smirking and charming face is a not-so-subtle way to say โheyโ with a sexual connotation. Chances are if he loves you, heโll send you a ๐ emoji along with a romantic suggestion.[3]
- Show him you like him too by sending ๐ and sexy message back.
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๐ (Face Blowing a Kiss) Emoji
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๐ (Grinning Face with Sweat) Emoji
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If he uses a ๐ emoji, he likes you so much heโs nervous. This smiley face is the epitome of anxious laughter. Maybe he sent a text confessing his love for you along with a โSo, yeah ๐ .โ
- Reassure him if youโre into him too.
- Text him back something like, โWhy so nervous? ๐โ or โThatโs the sweetest thing anyoneโs ever said to me! ๐ฅฐโ
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๐ (Relieved Face) Emoji
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Sending a ๐ emoji means he cares about you. If he asks how you are and you say โgood,โ he may reply with a relieved face to show that heโs gladโif youโre good, heโs good! This is his way of saying heโs emotionally invested in you and your life.
- Like his reply to show him you care about his sentiment.
- Go the extra mile and ask him how he is, showing that youโre also emotionally invested in him.
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๐ (See-No-Evil Monkey) Emoji
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โค๏ธ (Red Heart) Emoji
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If a guy sends a โค๏ธ emoji, he loves you with all his heart. The red heart emoji is no joke, especially when it comes to romantic relationships. Itโs the universal text symbol for love. If he finishes a text with a โค๏ธ, heโs saying, โI love you.โ[4]
- Send a โค๏ธ emoji back if you love him too.
- If youโre not ready to send a โค๏ธ emoji just yet, reply with a ๐ emoji. This colored heart says, โI like you a lot,โ without committing to โlove.โ[5]
Genuine affection can be shown with ๐ฅฐ. This adorable emoji is commonly used to express love and warmth. If he truly cares about you, heโll use a ๐ฅฐ emoji to show it.[6]
- He may reply to one of your messages with a ๐ฅฐ emoji to say, โYouโve warmed my heart.โ
- Reply with โค๏ธ and ๐ to say, โI love you.โ
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๐ (Kissing Face with Closed Eyes) Emoji
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A guy could express his love with a ๐ emoji.[7] This kissing emoji isnโt as flirtatious as the ๐ emoji, making it the perfect option for a guy whoโs testing out the waters. If he sends you a ๐ emoji, heโs wondering if you like him too.
- Jump the hurdle for him and send him a ๐ emoji in return, so he knows exactly how you feel.
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๐ (Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes) Emoji
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A ๐ emoji could be a sign that you make him blush. If heโs head over heels for you, he may amp up his smiley face game and use ๐ instead of ๐. The squinty eyes and rosy cheeks of the ๐ emoji just scream, โI like you!โ
- Use a ๐ emoji when texting him to let him know you like him back.
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๐ (Face Savoring Food) Emoji
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A guy may imply a date with a ๐ emoji. If he really likes you, he may send you this playful yet flirtatious emoji, especially if he mentions food.[8]
- He might say, โIโm totally craving pizza right now ๐โ
- Let him know youโre craving what heโs craving, and he may just ask you to join him!
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๐ (Winking Face with Tongue) Emoji
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If he sends a ๐ emoji, heโs feeling extra flirty. Youโre on his radar, and heโs not afraid to show it! The playful ๐ is a level up from the classic ๐ and has a fun, sexual vibe. If he loves you, heโll most likely add this emoji at the end of a sexy, flirtatious message.
- If youโre in a romantic mood, keep the sexy vibes rolling by sending a few cheeky messages or compliments his way.
- Try saying something like, โYou really know how to get a girl going ๐โ or โCould say the same to you, babe! ๐โ
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๐คฉ (Star-Struck) Emoji
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Heโs fascinated by you if he sends a ๐คฉ emoji. This dazzling smiley face screams, โWow!โ Whether heโs amazed by something you did or said, heโs obviously impressed. Youโre stealing his heart, and this is his way of showing it.
- Shower your reply with hearts and smiley face emojis to show how much you appreciate his love.
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๐ (Two Hearts) Emoji
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A guy sees himself in a relationship with you if he uses ๐. This double heart emoji is innocent-looking enough, but it could have a deeper meaning. If youโre not in a relationship with him yet, he may send you a ๐ emoji to say heโs thinking about asking you out.
- Ask him whatโs on his mind if he sends you this emoji.
- Be subtle and pass along a compliment and ๐, or go bold and ask, โSo, whatโs up with the hearts? ๐โ
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- โ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_tips_for_reading_emotions_in_text_messages
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- โ https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/love-digitally/201806/why-do-we-flirt-text
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This article was co-authored by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. John Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health. This article has been viewed 1,052,505 times.
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