WHAT MAKES GOOD FLIRTING?: Some of the ingredients that make for good flirting, according to relationship experts are: PLAYFULNESS, AUTHENTICITY, RESPECT, CONNECTION AND RECIPROCITY. FLIRTING TIPS TO BOOST ATTRACTION AND CONNECTION: START WITH A SMILE: A warm smile is a simple and effective way to demonstrate your happiness at seeing someone. Smiling makes you seem more attractive, trustworthy, and intelligent. MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT: Put away distractions and give them your full attention. USE HUMOUR: Witty comments or jokes can help you break the ice and create a rapport with the person. LOOK FOR COMMON GROUND: Look for shared interests, hobbies, and experiences to establish common ground and build a connection. GIVE GENUINE COMPLIMENTS: A genuine compliment on their unique personality, specific habits, appearance, or achievements can show the person you’re interested in them and make them feel good about themselves. LISTEN ACTIVELY: Actively listen to what the person shares. Ask follow-up questions and pay attention t o their likes and dislikes. BE CONFIDENT: Confidence is attractive, but it’s important to find the right balance. Being overconfident can come across as arrogant or cocky. On the other hand, being too shy can make it hard for the other person to gauge your interest and intentions. Flirting often involves walking a thin line between subtlety and overtures. BODY LANGUAGE: Keep your body language open and approachable. How something is said is as important as what is being said. Eye contact, a slight smile, and tilted head often indicate flirtation. BE PLAYFUL: Gently teasing the person can help create a light and fun dynamic. Ensure that your teasing is playful and not hurtful in any way. ENGAGE IN FRIENDLY CHALLENGES OR COMPETITIONS: This piques their interest. TOUCH LIGHTLY: Lightly touch their arm or shoulder. However, be mindful of their boundaries and avoid doing anything without their consent. BE YOURSELF: People sometimes put on a different persona when they’re flirting with someone they’re attracted to, trying to be what they think the person wants them to be. However, that’s usually not sustainable and generally leads to failure. It’s important to be your authentic self during this process. GO WITH THE FLOW: Flirting is about exploring possibilities rather than trying to control outcomes. Let go of your expectations and go with the flow of your emotions. RESPECT THEIR BOUNDARIES: If the person indicates in any way that they’re not comfortable with any aspect of the interaction, it’s important to respect their boundaries and step back immediately. BE MINDFUL OF THE CONTEXT OF YOUR INTERACTION: Flirting can be appropriate or even expected and welcome in certain contexts, such as online dating platforms. However, it may not necessarily be appreciated in other contexts, such as workplaces for instance, where it may be considered harassment. So, Go For It! What are you waiting for? Get your flirt game on. *** VERYWELLMIND.COM