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How Do You Know When It's Flirting or Innocent?

Posted by DisposableDoll on May 30, 2006, at 17:34:03

I always have trouble discerning flirting from innocent platonic actions. Sometimes I mistake innocent actions for being flirty and other times I mistake being flirty for being nothing at all, besides friendly. I can't tell the difference a lot of times. I need help here. The situation is specific, but I don't want to post it for all to see. Can someone PM me and give an opinion?

 

Re: How Do You Know When It's Flirting or Innocent? » DisposableDoll

Posted by fairywings on May 30, 2006, at 23:01:14

In reply to How Do You Know When It's Flirting or Innocent?, posted by DisposableDoll on May 30, 2006, at 17:34:03

Sorry I can't offer any help DD. I just wanted to offer support. I go through the same thing sometimes, and really back off from people when it happens.
fw

 

Re: How Do You Know When It's Flirting or Innocent? » DisposableDoll

Posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2006, at 9:33:41

In reply to How Do You Know When It's Flirting or Innocent?, posted by DisposableDoll on May 30, 2006, at 17:34:03

> I always have trouble discerning flirting from innocent platonic actions. Sometimes I mistake innocent actions for being flirty and other times I mistake being flirty for being nothing at all, besides friendly. I can't tell the difference a lot of times. I need help here. The situation is specific, but I don't want to post it for all to see. Can someone PM me and give an opinion?

I'm the very last person who could help you with that.

I wish I could help.

Lar

 

Re: How Do You Know When It's Flirting or Innocent

Posted by caraher on May 31, 2006, at 22:37:35

In reply to How Do You Know When It's Flirting or Innocent?, posted by DisposableDoll on May 30, 2006, at 17:34:03

I'm told my problem is one-sided - I am blind to flirting. Since I can't imagine why anyone would have any desire to flirt with me I (supposedly) just don't see it. Since my wife is on the jealous side she often labels "flirting" behaviors which, even discounting for a possible blind spot on my part, are ordinary and innocent.

I think it can be tricky to know!


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