One of the ways to bring excitement to your life as a singleton is to be flirtatious. Flirting does not necessarily mean that you are seriously sexually attracted to someone, it rather connotes a lighthearted and playful way of expressing yourself. Flirting also helps gauge compatibility before you take things to the next level with your crush.
Flirting may sometimes be received differently to what you the flirter intends to bring across.
Here are a few tips on how to flirt like a pro and while avoiding a messy situation:
Be yourself – it is very important to always be your true and authentic self when flirting. People will like you for you and if your crush is the right person for you, they will reciprocate your feelings. If they don’t, it might hurt, but it’s going to be okay, shares Seventeen, a bimonthly teen publication.
Ask thoughtful questions – asking questions is one way of showing interest and getting to know your crush better and will make future conversations more natural. Showing interest may also make the next person feel good and want to be around you, adds the abovementioned publication.
Go with the flow of the conversation – even though going up to a crush can be nerve-wracking, take a deep breath and know that all you’re doing is chatting. You’re trying to get to know them better and convey that you are interested in them, adds Seventeen.
Strong eye contact – when gazing at someone’s eyes, you non-verbally say, “I am being attentive to you.” It fills the need for attention and brings comfort to the person, shares Science of People, an information hub that focuses on teaching advanced and actionable social skills.
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