Feeling flirty

I’m often asked what is flirting. People instinctively know what it is but they have trouble putting it into words. I have to admit that in my younger days I wondered about it myself.

Flirting is the nonverbal expression of interest, usually of a sexual nature.

flirtingThere are countless ways to flirt but the simplest and most direct is eye contact with a slight smile – let your eyes do most of the work. If you’re interested in a fling, you can take it one step further and put a twinkle in your eye make it a come-fuck-me look that’s bound to get you noticed.

I read somewhere recently that there should be two kinds of flirting. One for when you’re in your normal surroundings and one when you’re away from your normal circle of acquaintances. The idea being that when you’re in your town you’re a bit more reserved and restrained but when you’re away, flirt with wild abandon. One suggestion was to mouth the words I Love You to a total stranger just to see what happens. I’m not sure that would work or even if it did, would I be interested in someone who’d fall for that, but it does illustrate that flirting should be fun.

Flirting should make the other person feel good about themselves. They’re being noticed by someone who sees them as an object of desire. We all want to be wanted, even by strangers. Think of the gift you’re giving to someone else when you flirt with them. When you give someone your undivided attention by listening to their stories and laughing at their jokes they feel important. Everyone likes to be with someone who makes them feel important. When things are going really well, a slight touch on the arm to brush of their fingers says you want to get to know them on a more intimate level.

There is a difference between flirting in your 20s and flirting past 40. I can only speak as an older woman but we come with experience learned from years of trial and error. What we lack in youthful exuberance we make up for with erotic self-confidence. If you meet someone you think would make a great date, tell them you’d lke to see them again. Depending upon their answer, you might have begun a relationship or created a new friend.

The most important thing is that flirting should be fun. If it’s not fun you’re doing it wrong. Lower your expectations and whack a smile on your face and expect to have a good time.


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12 Comments so far

  1. A. on September 13th, 2008

    Of course now with the internet we have on-line flirting. The idea fascinates me because it can undoubtedly be done, but then it’s not non-verbal. But you do have to be indirect with your words or it isn’t really flirting any more.

  2. complaints on September 14th, 2008

    Thanks for sharing the post.Really it’s quite an interesting post to share.I agree with your all opinions given by you in your post.I agree with your all opinions given by you in your post.Thanks anyway.

  3. Christopher on September 15th, 2008

    wow I didnt think that while getting that done us men get an erection and EJ.. wow.. thats just intresting but kinda like whoa at the same time

    I think I’d rather shave then do that lol I am a wuss when it comes to pain :P

    ~ Christopher ~

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  4. Lois on September 16th, 2008

    I love to flert… it’s just too good

  5. Polina on September 18th, 2008

    Agree to all said above but one thing. Flirting does include words… I knew people who could say something absolutely harmless to you, leaving you in great doubts if it was a compliment, if it was an invitation for something more than just a simple chat. Flirting – is everything that leave you a bit intrigued – both verbal and non-verbal. Something to make you wish and doubt:)

  6. Skips on September 20th, 2008

    I agree with your all opinions given by you in your post.Thanks anyway.

  7. Portafill on September 26th, 2008

    Hell yeah baby.Come on!

  8. tax lawyer on October 7th, 2008

    Most of the people feel the same as far as I know.

  9. Erik z on October 14th, 2008

    You really have to know what flirting is, because a lot of people take a regular conversation the wrong way. I have noticed especially at work. I talk with some girls and they always seemed to think I’m just trying to talk with them to get into their pants.

  10. Buy Board Games on October 16th, 2008

    Haha flirting is almost as confusing as females in general.

  11. Rachel Suites on October 29th, 2008

    I agree if your smilin and having fun you cant go wrong

  12. Bird Cage Fan on December 10th, 2008

    Thanks for sharing of this great post.

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