Flirty Responses to “How are you?”

Ever had someone ask, “How are you?” and you didn’t want to give the same old “I’m fine, thanks”? Sometimes, a simple question is the perfect chance to add a little spark to the conversation.

Whether you’re texting your crush, chatting on a date, or keeping things fun with your partner, a flirty response can turn an ordinary “How are you?” into something memorable. In this article, we’ll share clever, charming, and playful ways to answer that question so you can keep the conversation flowing with a dash of flirtation.

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Short Flirty Responses to “How are you?”

• Better now that you asked 😉
• I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t thinking about you.
• Just waiting for you to make my day.
• Missing you, honestly.
• Ask me in person and I’ll show you.
• Smiling… guess why?
• Could be better—want to help?
• I’m good, but I’d be great if you were here.
• Let’s just say I’d rather be with you.
• Ask me again over dinner?
• Same as always—crushing on you.
• Why don’t you come find out?
• I’d say fine, but I’d rather say yours.
• Great… but you’d make it perfect.
• Sweet, like you.
• I’d be happier if you called instead of texted.
• My heart’s racing—wonder why.
• Kind of bored… fix that?
• Let’s trade answers over coffee.
• Better than yesterday… because of you.
• Flirting mode: on.
• Ask me while holding my hand.
• Depends—are you free tonight?
• Feeling lucky you texted.
• I’d answer, but I’d rather kiss you instead.
• Hungry—for your attention.
• Do you really want the short answer… or the flirty one?
• Trying to get your attention. Did it work?
• Same as always—thinking of you.
• I could tell you… but it’d sound cuter in person.
• Blushing while I type this.
• Not as good as I’ll be when I see you.
• Honestly? Distracted… by you.
• A little tired, but you could wake me up 😉
• I was fine, but then you popped up and made me smile.
• Better if you sent me a selfie.
• Surviving… barely, without you.
• I’d answer, but I’d rather hear how you are first.
• I’m okay, but missing your face.
• You’re really gonna make me admit I’m daydreaming about you?
• Just fine—unless you’re offering hugs.
• I’m blushing, thanks for asking.
• Wondering when you’ll ask me out again.
• A little lonely, if I’m honest.
• I’d be great if you’d send me a kiss emoji.
• Bored… unless you’re free tonight.
• Ask me again tomorrow after we hang out.
• I’m in the mood… for you.
• Guess who I want to answer this with me? (Hint: you).
• Let’s just say… talking to you makes everything better.

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Cute Flirty Responses to “How are you?”

• Doing great now that you messaged me!
• Feeling all smiley because of you.
• My mood? 100% you-dependent.
• Butterflies just showed up… wonder why.
• Better now—thanks, cutie.
• Honestly? Happy because you asked.
• Pretty good, but cuddles would make it better.
• I’m fine, but I’d be amazing if you were here.
• Blushing so hard right now.
• You just made my day brighter.
• I’m good, but missing your laugh.
• Ask me in person, I’ll giggle.
• I was okay… but now I’m smiling ear to ear.
• Feeling soft and mushy… your fault.
• You always make me feel better.
• Good, but not as good as when I’m with you.
• Wanna come over and check for yourself?
• My heart’s doing a little dance right now.
• I’m great, but I’d be perfect with your hugs.
• Sunshine-y, like how you make me feel.
• Feeling spoiled just because you asked.
• Happy… now even happier.
• Sweet, like a cupcake (want a bite?).
• Cozy vibes—but missing my favorite person (you).
• I’m okay, but I could use a smile from you.
• You’re basically the answer to that question.
• Better whenever you’re around.
• I’m smiling so wide it’s embarrassing.
• Care to join me and make me amazing?
• A little shy… but good.
• I’m happy, but my day would be perfect if I saw you.
• All warm and fuzzy inside.
• I’d be better if you sent me a cute text back.
• Feeling like the luckiest.
• I’m okay—just missing your hugs.
• Pretty great… but you could improve it.
• You made me giggle just by asking.
• Better now—want to know why? You.
• My cheeks are red, thanks to you.
• I was fine, but your text gave me butterflies.
• Feeling cute… maybe you’ll hype me up?
• Honestly, I was waiting for you to ask.
• Good, but I’d rather hear how you’re doing.
• I’m happy, but cuddling would make me happier.
• Feeling like you should be here right now.
• Pretty okay, but thinking of you makes it better.
• Smiley. Flirty. You get the idea.
• Can’t stop grinning… thanks a lot.
• My day just went from meh to yay.
• You always make “how are you” feel special.

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Funny Flirty Responses to “How are you?”

• Surviving… but only because of your texts.
• Better now—my crush finally noticed me.
• Hungry. Wanna be my snack?
• I’d complain, but then you might kiss it better.
• Just Googled “how to flirt.” How am I doing?
• Fine… but could use some TLC (Tender Love & Coffee).
• Bored. Wanna entertain me?
• I’m so-so… but I’ll be so good if you’re free tonight.
• Better now that you interrupted my nap.
• Ask me again after I steal your hoodie.
• I was fine… then you texted, and now I’m blushing like a tomato.
• Not great—ran out of selfies to send you.
• You tell me, doctor—love sick or just missing you?
• Feeling hot… wait, that’s just because of you.
• Better, now that you’ve made my phone vibrate.
• Just updated my status to: “waiting for your hug.”
• Lonely. Wanna fix that? 😉
• I’d be better if I were your emergency contact.
• You really wanna know? Send pizza first.
• Feeling spicy—like jalapeños, but cuter.
• Ask me in person… bring ice cream.
• Surviving on caffeine and thoughts of you.
• Doing good—still waiting for you to notice how cute I look.
• Feeling single… wanna change that?
• I’m alive, but my love life needs CPR (your kiss).
• Could be better… unless you’re offering cuddles.
• I’m okay—just one text away from swooning.
• Fine… but could use a personal masseuse (aka you).
• Honestly, suffering… because I miss your face.
• Average… except my feelings for you. Those are extra.
• I’m decent. Decent at hiding my crush, that is.
• Ask me after you take me on a date.
• Stressed, but I hear kisses are good therapy.
• Lonely. Is it weird that I want your dog too?
• Meh… until I remembered your smile.
• Good… but why aren’t we already married?
• Alive, but barely surviving your cuteness.
• Just realized “you + me” rhymes with “happy.” Coincidence?
• Fine, but waiting for my daily dose of your attention.
• My Wi-Fi’s down. Guess I’ll need in-person hugs.
• I was tired, but then my crush texted. Instant energy.
• Good, but in need of cuddles. You applying?
• Average. Wanna help me reach “amazing”?
• Better… but only if you say I’m cute.
• Not bad, considering I’m crushing this hard.
• Same old—waiting for my flirty partner (you).
• Trying not to text “I like you” again. Oops.
• I’d answer, but I’m too busy staring at your texts.
• Just okay—except my heart, which is racing.
• Honestly? Flirtatiously fine.

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Sweet & Romantic Flirty Responses to “How are you?”

• I’m good, but I’d be better in your arms.
• My heart feels lighter knowing you care.
• I’m fine… but I miss you.
• Every day is better when I hear from you.
• I was okay, but your text made me glow.
• Better now—thanks to you, love.
• I’d be perfect if you were here.
• Honestly, my day feels empty without you.
• You make me smile just by asking.
• My heart skips every time you text.
• I’m good, but I crave your hugs.
• Thinking of you makes everything better.
• I’m okay… but I need your laugh in my day.
• You’re my favorite question and my favorite answer.
• I’m fine, but missing the sound of your voice.
• You’re the reason I’m smiling right now.
• I’m good, but I want to be amazing with you.
• My mood depends on how quickly you reply.
• I was fine, but now I’m floating.
• I’m good, but my heart wants you.
• I feel loved just because you asked.
• My world’s brighter with you in it.
• I’m okay, but I’d rather be with you.
• Your care makes me melt.
• I’m fine, but I miss your touch.
• You’re the best part of my day.
• I’m good, but I’d rather hear how we are.
• My heart’s full because of you.
• I feel safe when I know you’re thinking of me.
• I was fine, but now I feel cherished.
• I’m okay, but your love makes me shine.
• I’m better when I’m with you.
• My heart’s smiling, can you tell?
• I feel like the luckiest person alive.
• I’m great—because I have you.
• Just thinking about our last hug… perfect.
• My answer is always “better with you.”
• I’m fine, but you make life magical.
• You’re the missing piece of my happiness.
• I’m content, but dreaming of us.
• You make my ordinary feel extraordinary.
• I feel whole because of you.
• I’m good, but I’d rather say “we’re good.”
• Every time you ask, I feel cared for.
• I’m okay, but I’d rather be wrapped in your arms.
• You’re my favorite comfort.
• I feel warm, loved, and a little spoiled.
• My heart whispers your name when you ask.
• I’m fine, but my soul misses you.
• Loving you makes every day better.

Teasing Flirty Responses to “How are you?”

• Oh, now you care?
• Guess I’m fine… but I might make you work to find out.
• Wouldn’t you like to know?
• Better if you finally took me out.
• I’ll answer if you guess my mood right.
• Hmm, depends… are you ready for the truth?
• I’d tell you, but it might make you blush.
• Do you ask everyone that, or just me?
• I’m good, but you could ruin it easily.
• Why, planning to make it better?
• Fine, but your attention could improve things.
• Do you really care, or just pretending? 😉
• Maybe I’ll answer… if you flirt harder.
• My mood? Waiting-for-your-text mode.
• Depends—what do I get if I tell you?
• I’m good… but you look like trouble.
• A little bored—can you fix that, or nah?
• Ask me again with puppy eyes.
• Not bad, but I bet you could make me laugh.
• Careful… my answer might sound like “date me.”
• Better than you, probably.
• I’d say fine, but that’s too boring for you.
• Don’t act like you don’t already know.
• Maybe I’m good, maybe I’m missing you—guess which.
• You sure you’re ready for this answer?
• Let’s just say I’ve been waiting for you to ask.
• What do you want me to say?
• Fine, but only if you promise to entertain me.
• My answer’s locked—pay with a kiss to unlock.
• You’re asking a lot of questions, detective.
• Guess. If you’re wrong, you owe me dinner.
• Better than yesterday, thanks to you. Don’t get cocky.
• My answer? “How are you gonna make me feel?”
• Stop fishing—you know you make me smile.
• I’d answer, but I like watching you wonder.
• Maybe I’m fine, maybe I’m crushing on you.
• Can’t tell you yet… but I’ll whisper it later.
• I’m good. Don’t let it go to your head.
• You’re nosy, aren’t you?
• My mood? Dangerous. For you.
• Depends—are you planning to fix it?
• Let’s just say I’d be better with company.
• Do I look like someone who’d give a straight answer?
• You asking me, or flirting with me?
• I’ll tell you if you ask me in person.
• Fine, but your charm could change that.
• What if I said “lonely”… would you come over?
• My answer’s flirty—want to hear it?
• How am I? Thinking of making you jealous.
• Keep asking… I like the attention.

Bold & Confident Flirty Responses to “How are you?”

• Better than ever—want me to prove it?
• Honestly? I look amazing, and I feel it too.
• Fantastic—especially now that you’re here.
• I’m great, but I’d be perfect with you by my side.
• Thriving, thanks for noticing.
• I’m unstoppable—care to join me?
• Fabulous, because I always am.
• I’m good… but I know I’d rock your world.
• Amazing. But don’t get jealous.
• I’m the best thing that’s happened today.
• Good enough to make you fall for me.
• I’m fine—but I know you were hoping for “single.”
• Better than most—lucky you get to ask.
• Honestly? I could charm you all day.
• Fantastic. Want me to share some of that with you?
• I’m perfect. You?
• On fire today. Handle with care.
• Thriving—now let’s make it unforgettable.
• I’m irresistible, what else is new?
• I’m glowing—guess who caused it?
• I’m great. Better yet, I’m yours.
• I feel like the main character. You’re my co-star.
• Excellent. Flirt levels: maximum.
• I’m living my best life… want in?
• I’m amazing, but I’d share the spotlight with you.
• Confident, happy, and maybe a little dangerous.
• Fabulous. Like always.
• Crushing life—and maybe you too.
• Amazing—want me to show you how amazing tonight?
• I’m great, and I know you love it.
• On top of the world—care to join me?
• I’m glowing, but you already knew that.
• Doing better than anyone else you’ll text today.
• Honestly? I’m unforgettable.
• Fantastic—because I make it that way.
• Thriving, surviving, and ready to drive you crazy.
• I’m confident you can’t resist me.
• I’m radiant—thank you for noticing.
• I feel powerful. Must be the crush effect.
• I’m magnetic—don’t fight it.
• I’m bold enough to say you’re into me.
• I’m flawless… and totally available.
• More than fine—ready to sweep you off your feet.
• I’m electric right now. Want a spark?
• I’m glowing—proof that you’re bad for my concentration.
• I’m confident enough to say I like you.
• I’m dazzling, but you’re welcome to stare.
• My day? Perfect. Like me.
• I’m fiery, flirty, and fearless.
• I’m bold enough to ask: when’s our next date?