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FLIRTING. Where does it end? Where does it begin? I'm totally clueless.

Hi

 I'm not good at flirting.  I can joke around with people.  I know what flirting is.  But at times I don't apply what they're saying to me is flirting.  In don't even know when my compliments toward a person might be regarded as flirting either.   So one of my questions is "Is flirting necessary?".  And when is it obvious?  


MJ13's picture

Is flirting necessary?

I think flirting is the way to use your body language to convey your attraction towards a person. It's very sexy and makes people feel great! But, unfortunately sometimes it can also be misleading as to the true intentions of the person doing the act. So, that's why it's hard to really "read" into what they want.

In my experience, I think flirting begins with the eye contact and the smile. If she is able to keep the eye contact for more than a minute, that's a good starting point. Sometimes the eyes will narrow seductively and see what her conversation turns into. If it starts getting pretty personal, than that's pretty much a "yes" she is flirting with you. Have fun! and Good luck figuring everything out!

Jayce's picture

Ack, flirting

I'm as dense as a block of lead when it comes to flirting. I really can't realize when someone is flirting with me. It took me forever to realize that one of my friends liked me and it wasn't until she spelled it out for me that I knew.

I guess flirting is necessary to let someone know you're interested in them. I'm not that good at it. The best I have is a smile. I try to flirt with the girl I like (keyword: try). I hug her a lot and will occasionally sneak up from behind, wrap my arms around her and kiss her cheek or neck. But I don't think that counts. That's just me being...obvious I guess. Haha.

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LolaRay's picture

Ditto

I'm absolutely oblivious to flirting. I dunno if it's something in the water here, but people at my school don't really go on dates anymore. They're just like, "Oh, you like me? I like you too! Let's be boyfriend and girlfriend and stay together forever!" It's weird.

With that being said, the word flirting has almost no meaning to me; a majority of my friends are touchy-feely, so a hug around the waist, shoulders, or neck, a head on the shoulder, even a kiss on the cheek is considered normal.

I remember one time one of my good friends (a guy) was flirting with me and my other friends had to break it to him that I was a lesbo; I didn't find out he was crushing on me until at least a month later when one of them told me.

defunct's picture

i think flirting is what's

i think flirting is what's most fun in any kinda relationship. but like some others, i can be kinda oblivious to flirting too. probably wouldn't know it until it becomes way too obvious.
oceansunset's picture

me too

i am the same way.  i don't really pick up on flirting.  to me, the person is just being very nice and friendly.  hahahaha.  someone actually said to me once (after rolling her eyes), "HELLO! i was hitting on you!"

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