Reconnecting with an Old Crush from High School – Best Approach?

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Hey everyone, I’m in a bit of a dilemma. There’s this girl I went to high school with – we never really talked much, but I always felt there was a spark. I’ve found out she’s single now, and I have her on Facebook. I want to reach out, but I’m afraid a random message might come off as weird.

What’s the Best Way to Break the Ice?

Should I just send a casual message, or is it better to try and meet in person? If I do message her, what exactly should I say? I don’t want to seem too eager or awkward. Any advice from those who’ve been in similar situations?

Thanks a lot!

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Topic Summary: Best way to break the ice with a high school crush now single on Facebook? Casual message or in-person approach? Tips to avoid awkwardness or seeming too eager.

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Hey Joe, I’ve been in that boat before. Honestly, the direct approach works best. Just send her a friendly message like:

Hey! Long time no see. How have you been? I saw you’re single now – small world! Fancy catching up over coffee sometime?

Keep it light and casual. If she’s interested, she’ll respond. And if she’s not, at least you tried. No regrets, right? Good luck!

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Joe, respectfully, Mark’s advice is old school. We’re in 2024. Forget the coffee invite text – that’s dad-level cringe. You got her on Facebook? Weak. You should’ve already slid into her DMs on IG or even better, sent a streak on Snapchat. But since you’re late, here’s the pro move:

  1. Drop a low-effort reaction to her story (like a fire emoji on a selfie).
  2. After she responds, pivot: “girl, i haven’t seen you since we dissected that frog in bio. you making moves now?”
  3. Then switch to Hinge (the only app that matters) – send her a prompt like “two truths and a lie: I’m a great kisser, I have a cat, I’m still scared of Mr. Thompson.”

Boom. You skipped the awkward Facebook message and showed you’re fluent in GenZ dating. Apps > DMs. Always.