Sliding into someone's DMs is always a risky move because no one likes rejection. However, if you're trying to pursue a potential love interest, there is a subtle art to successful flirting that you need to follow to win over the subject of your affection. The rules of this 'game' include, but are not limited to, not being aggressive, creepy, or coming across as a total lunatic. It's a tricky balance to find, but most people manage it pretty well. We say most because some people fail so epically at flirting that they deserve to be made fun of. Check out these cringeworthy attempts at flirting from people who slid into their crush's DMs, and you'll see what we mean. It seems like love isn't meant for everyone.
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Welcome to the world of direct messaging. A lot of men like to use this place to be really slick, but unfortunately, most of them are unsuccessful. Men definitely underestimate the bullsh*t detectors that women are essentially born with. Just because we can't see you via text, we can still read between the lines, and rest assured we WILL roast you if it's what you deserve. So be afraid Chads, be very afraid.
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There is an art to sliding into a person's DMs— a skill set that not everyone has. The basic premise is to be polite, throw in a subtle compliment, and not be a total creep. Unfortunately, some people missed the memo and went from zero to a hundred on the inappropriate scale instead, resulting in these hilariously cringy attempts at flirting. I bet they wish they'd unsend these messages if they could.
Instagram is a funky digital space. Guys in general are strange as f*ck. Put the two of them together, and you get double the trouble. And yet, you can't help coming back for more.
When you come to terms with the fact that you're just as weird as these Insta guys, you'll start embracing all those annoying DMs that come your way. Let's get on the 'gram, and decipher all these DM dudes together.
