Sometimes dating in the age of technology can be complicated, and decoding emojis is half the battle. This piece will help you determine whether or not that emoji meant more than just “hey big head..”

From the side-eye to the eggplant, let me school you. Specifically, this emoji guide to dating deciphers the most popular emojis used in modern flirting and dating.

Awesome Time

Bomb

Honestly, sending numerous bomb emojis indicate you’re having a great time and the experience has been wonderful and exciting.

Don’t tease me.

Smirking Face

The fear of missing out (FOMO) is a real emotion. Therefore, send a couple of these if someone sends you a pic or a racy message.

Let’s get drinks.

Cocktail Glass, Clinking Beer Mugs, Martini Glass, Beer Mug

Turn up! Specifically, sending an assortment of drink emojis shows you’re ready to get throw ’em back.

Friend Zone

Hugging Face

Sending the hug emoji shows that’s the only way you want to be touched by them.  Of course, mostly for folks you don’t want to send mixed vibes.

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Real talk.

Folded Hands

Praying hands mean “Bible” or “On God” or “that’s real.” Specifically, you can use them to show you agree with someone. In addition, they work when you’re trying to convince someone you’re telling the truth.

I think I’m in love.

Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes

Swoon!  Frankly, something was said that made you melt in the moment.

Terrible Experience

Wastebasket

The trashcan mostly describes a lackluster encounter — or what my friends and I call “weak d**k.” However, it can also describe personality. Honestly, this emoji is the best in my opinion. No further explanation needed. In short, no matter what you’re describing, this single emoji says it all.

I’m too shy.

See-No-Evil Monkey

Bashful.

Ohhh Really?

Eyes

Oh word?

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Specifically, it’s like the equivalent of the double-take-look-back-side-eye that you give someone when they say something crazy or that knocks you off guard.

Send Nudes

Peach, Banana, Eggplant, Tongue, Droplets

Ah, yes…these are the “naughty” emojis that are associated with sex. Of course, unless you’re talking about a home cooked meal, use these with caution.

Thanks, but I’m good.

Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes

Nice gesture,  but I’m good. Honestly, no need for much explanation. After all, we’re flirting here. If it were that serious, it’d be more than a text. Boom.

Ummm, Okay.

New Moon Face

Sensing shade.

Un-bothered

Nail Polish

It’s whatever and I don’t care.

Therefore, if the response makes you go mehhhhhhh…shoot the IDC and keep it moving.