LeeCharming: These days I think a fair number of UK women would feel offended by a man flirting with them and call the police if he did….In the UK a man could be put in prison for approaching a woman and talking to her, so attempting to flirt could mean a life sentence in prison and the chances are he would get more prison time, than a female mass murderer
Its not just America and uk either now,opened a door for a woman in Singapore, did not say anything, no big production just opened the door like I was taught by my grandma, and she glared me down viciously, like little lasers coming from her eyes.., so the disease is spreading!
KremaP: Flirting online isn't much different to flirting face to face...you never know what the other one has in mind actually...no matter what they say... It's tricky...
A MUCH BETTER "understanding" of flirting, from a psychological point of view. Flirting CAN be fun! It CAN remind you of your "value". But it can ALSO initiate perceptions in another person, that aren't shared/intended by the initiator! And, because that OTHER PERSON'S "perceptions" aren't ALWAYS obvious, to YOU, flirting CAN BE a very dangerous thing! Which MANY of you lady's have learned, to you dismay! And we MEN ALL have to "pay" for the actions of SOME! I'm NOT saying that flirting is BAD! But flirting, PARTICULARLY flirting INDISCRIMINATELY, can be a VERY BAD and DANGEROUS habit!
Deedee123x: Well yes i agree with that....when its online your not quite too sure how the other is viewing it...but i guess if you have got to know the person somewhat ( however well we can know each other here ) i cant see it any other way that a bit of harmless fun.
"HARMLESS" FUN???? ANYTIME two people "communicate", and INTENTIONALLY do so in a MISLEADING manner, then the potentiality of "problems" is INCREASED! It MAY be "harmless" and "fun", to YOU, Dee! In YOUR mind! But WHAT IS IT, in that OTHER PERSON'S mind? ANYTHING that has the capacity to mislead, or be MISREAD by another, ESPECIALLY when done INTENTIONALLY, CAN BE "harmFUL"! And NOT just in a physical way! The mind is ofttimes a VERY "delicate" instrument. And can be MADE "out of tune", if it wasn't BUILT "out of tune"! And it SHOULDN'T need to be reiterated that the body OBEYS the mind! IF you know the person you're flirting WITH, well enough to be ABLE to accurately JUDGE their "understanding" of what's transpiring/being said, THEN, flirt to your heart's content! But IF you DON'T KNOW the person THAT well, SOME restraint is in order! Flirting IS a way of getting to "know" a person better. And, in this way, it IS useful! But remember, although a hammer is used to drive nails, it HAS the potential of OTHER uses, as well. Things AREN'T ALWAYS "obvious". Even (or maybe MORESO), when you are, or THINK you're intelligent! All the best Dee!
KremaP: The word quality on it's own is expected to be associated with a positive meaning... I don't see flirting with many people as a positive act, but only when one is seeking the attention of someone they are interested in......
A WELL CONSIDERED option/opinion! It's USUALLY the INDISCRIMINATE flirting, tat will get you in trouble! But IF there are TRUE "interest" being displayed, when flirting, then I agree with KP, that it's MUCH LESS LIKELY to end in embarrassment or tragedy!
Krinka: It gives an impression of not being serious, especially if done excessively with lots of people and when it "crosses the line".
If one is looking for a serious relationship - flirting openly online is not the best way to go. I think it actually reduces the chances to find someone serious. On the other hand, it increases the chances to find someone for a casual relationship.
The more "flirty" someone is, the more attention that person will attract, but it will be not the type of attention one wants if they are interested in serious relationships.
There are many ways to joke and have fun online, without being flirtatious.
Deedee123x: Theres a big gap in between flirting and raping someone Let.
MUCH SMALLER than you THINK, Dee! Not much more than the difference between lofting a high arching kick at the goal, and firing a direct fastball at the same goal! The "difference" is in YOUR mind! NOT NECESSARILY in the mind of the person you're flirting with! Which IS what I've been trying to drive home, here! The concept that WE ALL SEE TINGS THE SAME WAY, is ABSOLUTELY FALSE, Dee! And something it would behoove us ALL to consciously and constantly aware of!
galrads: I don't see how flirting can be negative if the flirter is single and free, even not looking...........
...... flirting makes you happy and exciting therefore it build your immune system it can only benefit you as long as you don't let it get you in trouble
I thought this was a dating site. Is flirting not a part of that.
What makes flirting a no go area for some.? Why is it seen as a negative.
I flirt with my partner.
I'm not very good at it, I can banter with someone, but I prefer to know someone (and know how he would take it) if I banter/flirt with him. If it's in the context of being single and trying to get to know someone, I would attempt it to get to talk/get to know someone. I prefer a mutual conversation to trying to bat my eyelids at someone.
This is a dating site and a bit of light hearted banter and flirting add some fun to it.
I only don't like flirting if someone uses it as a "weapon" to gain something or flirt with EVERYONE.
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