If you dont have First Move privileges you have to wait for the other user to send the first message. Once they do you will be able to reply to them to lock in your connection. Remember: You have 24 hours to respond to a First Move!
What to say on bumble when they dont respond?
Now that youre ready to reach out again, here are a few ideas for your opening—well, re-opening—line: If you didnt respond: Hey! So sorry to go off the grid there for a bit, but I still think youre [cute/cool/interesting].
How do you revive a dead bumble conversation?
Ask them how it went. One of the best ways to revive a conversation is just to re-address an interesting point they already mentioned. Not only does it show you were paying attention, but also that you care enough to touch on the subject again after the conversation has fizzled out.