Short answer: When they text 'idk', do not mirror the shrug. Take the wheel with a playful line that makes a decision for both of you, so they only have to react.
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Flirty replies (when you want it to go somewhere)
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Why it works: It turns a dead-end shrug into a concrete plan they can actually react to instead of leaving them nothing to answer.
What 'idk' actually means here
On a dating app, 'idk' is rarely real indecision. It usually means low effort, a test to see if you will carry the thread, or mild shyness hiding behind a safe non-answer.
Read it as an open door, not a closed one. They kept the conversation alive with the least risk possible. Your job is to add the momentum they did not.
Funny vs flirty: pick by their energy
Go funny when things are still light and you have not established any spark yet. Teasing the shrug itself keeps it low-pressure and easy to laugh at.
Go flirty once there is a little warmth, or if you want to escalate. The move is the same: make the decision for them, just with a wink instead of a jab.
Dating-app rules and how to not sound dry
Normal texts have context and history, so 'idk' between friends is fine to leave alone. On an app you are competing with a dozen other threads, so silence or a matching 'idk' kills it.
Dry happens when you volley the ball back without adding anything. Always end with a plan, a question, or a playful accusation. Give them a specific thing to bounce off, and the conversation restarts itself.
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Not necessarily. It often means low effort or shyness, not disinterest. Treat it as a chance to lead. If two strong, playful replies still get you nothing, then move on.
No. Mirroring the shrug creates a dead loop with nowhere to go. One of you has to add direction, and being the one who does reads as confident, not needy.
Make a small, low-stakes decision for both of you, like picking the food or the day. It shows confidence and gives an easy yes or no, without demanding a big commitment.
Give one clear option with a time, like tacos Friday at 8. If that specific ask gets another 'idk', stop investing. You want someone who meets your effort, not one you drag along.