Love works in mysterious ways. As the world grows larger by the moment, the methods used to find a partner have diversified as well. Whether it is verbally confessing one’s feelings, connecting with someone online, or developing an AI girlfriend, one can initiate a relationship through almost unlimited means. However, one of the most overlooked and misunderstood ways of starting a relationship is the employment of pickup lines, which definitely deserve a second chance. 

First and foremost, it must be stressed that pickup lines are “not created equal.” Utilizing cheesy ones may be detrimental to your social standing and could impair others with secondhand embarrassment. No one wants to be known for using the dad jokes of the dating world — instead, the correct approach is using niche pickup lines. 

After stalking their Instagram account and following them around as stealthily as you can, you will probably find out what your love interest is into. Upon identifying their hobbies and the activities they engage in, you can search up, or better yet, come up with a pickup line that relates to their interest and share it with them when the time is right. Not only does this earn you points for wit, but it also goes to demonstrate how much you care about them. Your special someone will feel noticed and appreciated, and you will feel bubbly on the inside for making them feel valued.

Furthermore, the employment of pickup lines never fails to make a notable impression. More often than not, a smile will be brought to the faces around you, typically out of politeness or secondhand embarrassment, but a smile nonetheless. Bringing a good laugh garners attention and establishes you as a funny and easy-going person. It may also boost your charisma and self-esteem, which, along with a sense of humor, are attractive traits to have. 

Navigating the waters of life as a hormonal teenager is no easy feat. One often feels swallowed up by a vast sea of individuals, drowning in insignificance and uncertainty. This is why setting yourself apart is more important than ever, and using pick up lines may be more effective than you think in winning others over. At best, you will be seen as a humorous, caring person and at worst, one that is awkward but still lovable. As with most things in life, you never know until you try, and what is a better time than this Valentine’s Day?

So to all of our readers: I’m no photographer from the Wolfpacket, but I can picture you and that special someone together.