Are they unhappy in the relationship? Is it possible they dont know what they are doing? Doesnt everyone know when they are flirting?
Not just a joke or look every now and then but i mean romantically and being very physical. comments...opinions... please : )
2006-10-22 21:22:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Yeah they do, and it's not that they are unhappy in their relationship - some people crave and enjoy getting and giving attention to and from others; it let's them know that they are still desireable. But some flirting is borderline cheating - if it's getting physical and romantic, the person may just not be the faithful type at this time in their life.
2006-10-22 21:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that some people "flirt" for many of the reasons you have said and others also. This person may be an outgoing person and not mean their flirting as "coming on" to someone. They are just being friendly.
They could be in a relationship but find themselves alone and want attention and/or compliments that they are not receiving from their significant other.
I dont believe it is low self esteem - i believe it is more they are confident regarding their appearance. Everyone likes to be complimented.
Also, I believe that some have different definitions of what flirting is. Some may consider just talking to someone of the opposite sex flirting. Some consider flirting disrespectful. (i never thought this, but recently in a certain situation and how was explained to me - i can see how it is)
But there is a time to flirt and a time not to flirt.
2006-10-23 04:53:03 · answer #2 · answered by HopeURLuvinLife2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People do it for fun. Just to see if they still got it, I guess. I think a harmless flirt here and there doesn't mean you're unhappy or have low self esteem. In fact, I think those people are confident in their relationships, that they know a flirt will not lead to anything else.
2006-10-23 05:54:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being attracted to the opposite sex isn't something that just goes away when you become married...in fact...its healthy...it just shows that your alive and you retain a certain amount of youth...be thankful to feel that way...it just means your alive...life doesn't conform to our particular needs at any given time...maybe that in itself makes it worthwhile...i would say the level of flirtation advances to a serious line drawn in the sand as to whether or not a commitment is in place between two individuals...when it becomes physical...I mean obviously physical romantic contact then yes...but if its just a passing glance, or thought or something of that nature then no...there's also the etiquette factor...if I was in a public place w/ my wife and she started talking to other dudes and alienating me...or if I did the same...then we would have a problem...but my spouse and i are more mature than that...jealousy can play a big role too...most American women are very jealous if you as much as look at another woman...this is an issue that needs to be addressed as a society if we are ever to have some type of hope for our race...it isn't becoming...not in the least...gl...
2006-10-23 04:34:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a big flirt but words are usually where i stop...the guy who responded and said low self esteem is probably right because i know it makes me feel better when i get a positive response from my flirting...i'm not in a relationship....yes, i know what i'm doing and no i don't get physical or romantic...just like a little attention once in a while...
2006-10-23 04:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by bev_lev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people say they're unaware that they're flirting. I think they're unware that they're unhappy in the relationship. I believe once you're happy and with someone you truely love the flirting stops and is only reserved for the one you love.
2006-10-23 04:24:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe because they are too nice to everyone and does not mean to flirt at all. Could be natural to the person and has no idea he/she is already flirting with someone else. No malice at all!
2006-10-23 04:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by alexandra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those people need the attention. They may have low self esteem. Or they could be just plain big old flirts. And unfaithful too!
2006-10-23 04:31:10 · answer #8 · answered by Humming Bird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most flirtations are rooted in a lack of self-confidence. The idea being that if I can get person X to respond to my overtures, then my positive ideas about myself are bolstered, because I must be a desirable catch if person X responds to me. A basic lack of healthy self-seteem.
2006-10-23 04:24:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people don't realise they are doing it. but some do it for attention. but what might look like flirting to one person might be different to what the other person sees.
2006-10-23 04:28:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋