Tessa ReneeNothing kills the vibe faster than hearing the wrong name in the middle of a flirt. You’re in the moment, maybe even starting to feel it and then boom, he drops a name that isn’t yours. Instant ick. Instant scene cut. Instant group chat material.
Best case? It’s a slip of the tongue. Worst case? You’re just one of many tabs he’s got open, and he forgot which one he was typing in. Either way, it tells you something: the focus wasn’t fully on you. And if you’re the main character, why is he acting like you’re an extra?
Here’s the part that makes it extra cringe, it’s rarely handled gracefully. Instead of owning the mistake, most people spiral. They stutter, they over-explain, they hit you with the infamous “I swear I meant you.” At that point, the damage is done. You can’t “oops” your way out of calling me Jessica when my name’s right there in the chat.
The truth is, mistakes happen. But in flirting, names are sacred. Get it right or don’t get a chance at all. Because nothing screams I’m not that invested louder than confusing the star of the show with someone else.
Tessa’s Final Thought:
If you can’t remember my name, you don’t deserve my number.
Disclaimer:
This series is for entertainment and perspective. Slip-ups happen but consistency is sexy, and focus is free.
Tessa Renee
