Flirty reply when she says I hope you're better at this than the last guy

This comment isn't really about the last guy. She's checking if you get anxious when she mentions exes or past relationships. Guys who are insecure usually either clam up, ask for details, or go defensive. She wants to see if you're comfortable and can stay playful.

The secondary signal is that she's flirting. She wouldn't bring up another guy if she wasn't already thinking about you as a dating option. She's creating an opening for you to be clever and show personality. Treat it like a soft challenge, not a threat.

A solid reply does two things. First, it shows you heard the comment and you're not pretending it didn't land. Second, it turns the moment back on you as the interesting person in the conversation, without making her feel rejected or dismissed.

You're not answering a question about your skills. You're joining her in making a joke, then steering toward what makes you different or worth her time. The move is light enough that it stays flirty, confident enough that it shows you're not sweating the comparison. Think of it as playful escalation, not a comeback battle.

Reply within an hour or two if the exchange is happening in real time. Waiting too long makes it feel like you had to think hard about your response. If the conversation has gone cold and it's been hours, you can still reply but keep it shorter and move toward logistics instead of extending banter.

If she doesn't reply to your flirty comeback, don't send a follow-up message trying to be funny again. One volley is enough. Give it 24 hours, then move on or start a new thread about something concrete. If she's interested, she'll eventually respond. If she doesn't, the silence tells you what you need to know.