Wednesday, October 1, 2008

How to Flirt with Guys Online

When you think of flirting, what is the first thing that comes to mind. If you are like the majority of folks, flirting is all about body language together with eye contact which are physical one on one things that cannot be easily replicated online. However, flirtation is not just limited to somebody in person, since it can also be done effectually by texting, phone, email or online chats, provided you know how.

Flirting is both a basic instinct and a part of human nature that can be expressed in various ways including a coy smile, genuine eye contact or a brush of the hair. Besides the physical aspects, flirting also has a lot to do with the words you use and how you put those words across and that is the part which can be effectively duplicated online.

When trying to date online, flirtation is perhaps the most vital step in developing interest and for taking a potential relationship up to the next level. Although a good ice breaker to get a conversation going, it does call for more than simply sending an electronic wink to a prospective match.

Once you have established that all important first contact, it is important that you remain relaxed and normal in your correspondence. The person on the other end will soon know if you are trying too hard to make conversation, and might be put off. A great bit of advice which can help here is understanding that less is more and there is no need to write lengthy, boring paragraphs.  A sound rule is to keep your messages down to a maximum of five short, entertaining and upbeat sentences. Keep your words teasing and positive and you will be well on your way to mastering the art of flirting.

If you are stuck for words to write, read the others persons online dating profile and find something interesting which you can ask them a question about. Doing so shows that you are taking an interest and expressing that interest is a definite turn-on. Nevertheless, make sure that you phrase the question correctly. Asking something that can simply be replied with a yes or no is not the greatest way to start a conversation.

Another sure fire way to get an answer is to write an interesting tidbit about yourself without actually revealing too much. That way, you have a better chance that the other person will write back because they will need to know more. Once that occurs, the chances are good that you will have made a potential love connection.

Now that you are on a roll as far as communications are concerned, do not make it appear that you are too eager (even if you are) and bear in mind that part of the flirting process includes the art of playing hard to get. The trick here is to intentionally delay replying to your potential match. Nevertheless, do not keep them waiting any longer than a day at most. Ideally, an hour or so delay is enough. If you delay too long, the person with whom you are in communication with may get the feeling that you have lost interest in them. Getting to grips with delicate balancing act is all part of the science of online flirting.

One final piece of advice is to go with your gut feeling. If the conversation does not appear to be normal, do not waste too much time on it. Move on because there are numerous other opportunities waiting for you

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