Couples in LDR or just people who are good at online chats help?

Okay.so me and my boyfriend are doing a long distance relationship.we talk everyday online via a messenger our conversation are nice and funny however routine.its about this guy or that movie or looking for jobs or studies.i mean sure u gotta have that but I miss the romantic phase and I don't know how to start a romantic conversation like a compliment or flirting without sounding needy.i want something that would encourage him to talk romantic and not just nice talk want to know more of what's going inside his head