The
Art of Flirting
Are you wondering how to get started again after being
out of the dating scene for so long? Are you wondering
if you are still "in the game" - if anyone
is going to find you attractive and if you have what
it takes to attract someone?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, you
have a lot in common with most adults who have found
themselves single after years in a relationship.
Well, I have confidence in you. I believe anyone can
rejoin the world of flirting and dating at any point
in their lives. Yes, there are a handful of skills you
need to hone before going out to a party, club or social
gathering with high hopes of attracting someone. Flirting
is an important skill to master, but an easy one to
learn.
Flirting is a very broad term. What comes to mind when
you hear the word? The first thing that comes to me
is a feeling of self-confidence: a self-assured man
or woman with a warm, bright smile along with body language
that says, "It's safe to approach me" or "Stay
there and I will approach you." The smile and body
language communicate that the interaction will be fun,
playful and engaging. Who wouldn't respond to an invitation
like that?
Flirting is:
- eye contact that connects
- an invitation to share yourself with someone else
- breathing into feeling vulnerable but approaching
someone anyway
- initiating that conversation and staying present
to it
- having the courage to be yourself
- without expectation (or an end goal)
- playful, direct and honest (I can't emphasize this
enough!)
- can be sexy and sensuous but not sexual (unless
you choose it to be)
- and most of all flirting is a conscious choice to
express interest in another.
Here is one tip to get you started on your foray into
the land of flirting and dating. Get paper and pen and
write down all the amazing and unique things about you
(go ahead, do it now).
What are the top 3 things on that list that other people
love about you? In a brief interaction with a prospective
date, you can share those 3 things easily as long as
you know what they are. It's a matter of knowing your
gifts and sharing them confidently.
For example, one thing people love about me is that
I make people feel comfortable and at ease. Since I've
received that feedback again and again, I am sure to
emphasize it when I meet someone. I do that by using
direct eye contact and a gentle, warm touch on the person's
arm when talking or listening to them. These simple
gestures put people at ease and let them know I am interested
in them.
Assessing your readiness and learning to flirt again
will get you back into the dating scene with confidence
and ease. Make now your time to flirt, date and
have fun!
Contact
Robyn Vogel, Lexington, Mass.
Flirting
Tips for Women
Robyn Vogel.Com
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