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17 April 2008
Flirting with danger

 
Flirting is fun and can lead to romance, but some people get a kick out of leading others on.

 
You know those men who seem so fabulous when you first meet them because they so clearly get how interesting and sexy you are, right away? Sigh. We all fall for this, but here are some tips to pigeonhole the poisonous ones before you get your heart broken.

How to spot a dangerous flirt:

  • He's all over you, even before you've exchanged two words.
  • His banter is sexually charged and he pays exaggerated compliments.
  • He is quite touchy-feely with you from the start.
  • He asks you for your number as soon as he can and may suggest that the two of you go to a late–night bar that same evening, where he will try to seduce you.

    It’s exciting in the beginning, but he may convince you to do something you’ll regret later, when all you wanted was some harmless flirting.

    How to flirt safely:

  • Have fun! Flirt, get out there, enjoy yourself – but also control yourself. Use your flirting with tact.
  • Be on guard for people who are trying to play you. Keep your eyes open and don't give too much of yourself away too soon.
  • Use your flirting skills to get to know people, not as an end in themselves.
  • Don’t be a toxic flirt, who’s addicted to leading people on. You’ll end up messing up other people, and yourself.
  • Don’t flirt to get attention and flattery. Get your self-esteem from within yourself, not from people who don't know the real you.
  • Never assume that playing games is the way to a man's heart. Don't try to make him jealous by flirting with other men, pretending you don't remember him when he calls or telling him you're busy for the next two weeks. A nice man will take these indicators as a snub and may decide not to ring you again.
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    Excellent advice. I went on this on line dating what ever you call it, met two indian men, charming, too good to be true, same story wives left them for other men after their blissful 14 years of marriage, these crackpots tried to lead me on and when I caught up with them they immediately backed out by lashing out on me. One need to be very careful when flirting. I immediately deleted my detail, its not worth the effort and time and i dont want to cause anything disastrous. These are professional men working for major reputable companies and driving extravagant cars. All they want is to seduce women or phone sex. So be very wary about whats going on out there. Flirt with extreme caution, clean fun is the best.
    anon on 17.04.2008 at 14:30

     

    Not Entirely True. The woman who work with me at WANT me and it's as simple as that
    Afshaan Bachoo on 17.04.2008 at 16:05

     

    Afshaan, with that attitude, it's highly unlikely that so many women want you. Take it from a woman.
    Miss A on 17.04.2008 at 19:07

     


     
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