Pick up lines, batting lashes, and come hither looks all scream, FLIRT! Flirting is as old as time. We've all done it, some of us more inconspicuously than others. Some of us are are good at it, some of us turn red just thinking about it. It makes the world go round. It's innocent, or is it? Is it such a bad thing to flirt with someone? Here's our take on this form of flattery.
I am a shameless flirt. Can't help myself. Even if the guy is butt ugly, I'll flirt with him. I don't need the attention, I like to give the attention. It's an innocent way to make someone feel good about themselves, I think. What's the harm in a nice smile, a funny line or even a few seconds of eye contact? When flirting, my goal is make the guy feel like he's one in a million. Who wouldn't want that? I try an convey that he is attractive, funny and, most importantly, alpha. In my opinion, flirting is a sort of necessity. An ego booster, an esteem stroker. I love making a man feel how powerful he is. Complimenting him, making him smile, and giving him some attention. I don't understand these stuck up women who won't give men the time of day based on their appearance (or any other insignificant excuse they give for their reason). Surely they must think that they are superior to those men. And I'm willing to bet that they think every guy within a ten mile radius wants them, too. Typical bitch. It astounds me, honestly. I'll flirt with anyone who's willing to play that game with me. It's fun and innocent and it makes us both smile, so why not? I'm especially fond of the ones who blush, wow, gets me every time. I love it! You never know, that guy flirting with you could be the same guy who's been contemplating suicide because he feels unloved, unworthy or unattractive - you could save lives here ladies! So ladies and gents, go get your flirt on. Laugh a little. Enjoy our time on this earth. Let's make each other feel wanted and good looking. Pay it forward! After all, it really is a public service! ~A.S. | Turn red just thinking about it? Guilty! I can't flirt, I completely lack the 'it' factor that is required to handle it successfully. So, how I ever got my husband is still a mystery...? (Maybe it was the whole phone number thing...? But how it got to that point I have no idea.) I cannot be flirted with, either. Such a square, yeah. I think to be single and ready to mingle and flirt, you have to have a sense of self confidence. In order to know who to flirt with, a sense of self worth. That creepy guy, strip-staring for the past 10 minutes in the corner isn't going to make anything happen but some power walking to the car with pepper spray in hand. On the other hand, I think if you're in a relationship and flirt, I think it's disrespectful to your partner. I feel like if you wouldn't give that guy a wink holding your man's hand, why would you when he's not there? Same theory applies to the man. Also, if you know that someone is in a relationship (and not with you!) I think it's disrespectful to flirt with them. To them, their partner, and their relationship. Just leave it alone. If you think someone's attractive, save it. What's the point of 'looking at the menu' if you 'can't order'? The concept is lost on me, I admit. I think the reason to flirt is because of an attraction. For some, it's a twisted game, but for the overwhelming majority, just the attraction. So what, then? What's the point of flirting? The flattery? The acknowledgement of your uber hot-ness? The fact that you appeal to someone in a way they want to get you in the sack? Well, whatever that may be: save it. I'm not out for any attention, neither to give or receive. So long as I'm good and my husband's good, we're good. Save the cat-call for someone who would appreciate it... pretty sure it wouldn't be your wife or daughter or mother, though. -Y.S. |