Talking to Non-Mahram via WhatsApp

Question
My cousin is interested in me and messages me on WhatsApp, and there is nothing inappropriate in his words. Can I respond to him? Is there any issue with that?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: Any relationship between a man and a woman is forbidden unless there is a necessity, even if they are relatives, unless they are mahrams. And God knows best.
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