>>17534370have you actually met up with any of these people irl yet? texting is a terrible way to gauge someone's personality or compatibility, even though for some reason we've all collectively decided that you need to do this little song and dance
>>17532160fear of rejection is a killer. flirting has at its core an element of danger, because you're both putting yourselves in a situation that is a step beyond "social politeness" to a level where you are potentially being judged (and rejected). just stop worrying about it (easier said than done). not everyone has to like you, and for sure not everyone will accept your advances