How To Tell If A Fellow Medium Writer is in Love with You

The fine art of reading between the lines and under the sheets

Nathan Chen
4 min readApr 8, 2024
Photo by Sergey Zolkin on Unsplash

Ever found yourself scrolling through Medium, chuckling at a cleverly crafted piece about the existential dread of choosing the right avocado at Trader Joe’s, and thought, “Hey, I wonder if the person behind these words is my soulmate?” No? Just me?

Well, strap in, because we’re about to embark on a journey that’s part treasure hunt, part Sherlock Holmes mystery, and 100% not approved by any dating expert worth their salt.

The Subtle Art of Emoji Interpretation

First off, let’s tackle the basics: emoji usage. If a fellow writer responds to your comment with an eggplant or a peach emoji, they might just be a fan of produce. Or not.

Reading into emoji choices is like trying to interpret Morse code without a key. “🍆🔥💦” might mean they’re into you, or they just really enjoy spicy eggplant recipes. The jury’s still out.

Analyzing Comment Length: A Metric of Love

Ever receive a comment so long you thought, “Wow, this could’ve been its own article”? That’s clue number two. If someone’s leaving you essays under your posts, it’s not because…

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Nathan Chen

I'm Nathan Chen, a queer Asian writer advocating for LGBTQ+ issues, Asian representation, work life & mental health. Let's explore life's complexities together!