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Women have told so many stories of when men failed to flirt with them, saying the same cringy pick-up lines or just giving unwanted attention. At this point, many of the pick-up lines have just become jokes and you never know how to respond to them.
But after all, humans are creative and women gathered to tell stories of when a man's flirting technique actually worked on them. Reddit user hungary70 asked "Girls of Reddit, what was the best flirting technique someone did to you?" and nearly 10k people answered. Bored Panda took the best responses and created a list for you to enjoy.
Don't forget to upvote the flirting techniques that you would fall for too and share your experiences in the comments.
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#1
I started dating the university's lone wolf and was extremely surprised to find how incorrigible a flirt he was. But he didn't speak my native language, he was not from my state and my parents wouldn't have approved of our relationship.
When I told him I didn't want to lead him on, he said we would try our best and if it didn't work out he would take full responsibility for his broken heart and that I need not feel pressured. The feeling of liberation I felt cinched the deal for me. Looking back I am strangely touched by how he, an introvert, had allowed himself to be openly vulnerable in front of me.
After 7 years of a solid relationship (which included 3 years of wearing my parents down to accept him), we got married a couple of months ago.
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#2
Not sure if this counts as flirting, but he read my favourite book just so we’d have something in common to talk about
Womaninsky Kasinsky 4 years ago
That’s so cool!! He’s definitely a keeper! Rarity in men like that are like finding a flawless diamond!
#3
I met my (now) husband while I was in the hospital ... He worked there and I was a frequent patient unfortunately. Anyway, he would bring daffodils to my room. Or apple juice. He "snuck" me extra warm blankets and would sit with me before/after his shift. When I got out, he offered to get groceries and wash my hair. All of it just as a friend. He knew I wasn't interested in dating while going through everything and so he was just THERE. Turns out I happened to like him THERE and we are celebrating our 12th anniversary this year.
Up All Night 4 years ago
I'm happy for them, but I highly doubt that her husband would've did it for other patients too, "as a friend". No girl, he picked you out when he offered to go home with you to wash your hair and stuff. As a friend.
Keley Babs 4 years ago
Yeah, this is ethically problematic. Patient and hospital employee relationships are a no-no. Conflict of interest. Patients are vulnerable, health care employees should be only health care employees to patients.
King Joffrey 4 years ago
See, I think this is sweet (I also have a friend whose parents met this way) but wouldn't it be considered unprofessional on the part of the health worker in this day and age?
Nicholas Yu 3 years ago
This is not romantic...at all. Hospital workers have access to your health history and home address with just a button. Plus you're in an extremely vulnerable position. It's borderline stalking. There's hospital rules specifically set so employees can't date patients. Your now hubby could have lost his job.
#4
I had a boyfriend who was really into working out and martial arts. I asked him to show me a move and he swept my feet out from under me, then caught me and kissed me.
Hottest thing ever
Your_local_introvert 4 years ago
Why did someone downvote you? There are some weird people on this website.
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Jerry Mathers 4 years ago
Don't try this at home kids. Odds are you will have a pissed off girl and restraining order, if you're lucky.
Confused Flamingo 4 years ago
Why are people calling this harassment....he was hee boyfriend and she has no objection to it😭
Norart 4 years ago
Straight outta hiring a lawyer that advertises on the side of public transit
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#5
Flirted with my dog first
Joe Alcocer 4 years ago
I keep bacon in my pant pockets to make dogs like me. Or at least look like they like me...
#6
We’d met previously and he was trying to get out of the friend zone quickly . I told him I was too busy to date. He offered to hang out with me while I plowed through a ton of errands including an oil change, getting gas, returning shoes, picking up cleaning, and blowing up balloons for a party. It was so nice to have support of me being me and me doing stuff and it was nice low key no pressure hanging out to get to know each other.
I was so busy that day I forgot to eat lunch and he got me a donut and coffee.
I married him.
Steve 4 years ago
I did that once. She found out she could use it to get me to pay for things for her and gradually increased the amounts. Then one day she ghosted me and married a guy who raped her.
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Up All Night 4 years ago
"No pressure hanging out" sounds nice. It's practically the friend zone, but he got to be with her all day. Clever.
M Calad 4 years ago
This is similar to my story with my boyfriend. We knew each other for some years due to work, but we weren't close. Few months alter after I was out of a long, abusive relationship (after failing others before that), he started to show more interest in me. I told him that I wanted time on my own to recover from all, get therapy and know myself. Starting a relationship was just a big NO. He replied that he was after something serious, but that he understood and would wait for me to be ready. I never thought he was serious. He waited A FULL YEAR. During that year, he was the nicest sweetest man I have ever met. He was there for me without pushing or asking anything in return. He gave me space and time to heal whenever I needed. I was so used to being poorly treated that it took me a year to fully grasp that I deserved to be treated like he did (we all deserve that!), and to value what he had to offer. He won my heart.
NJ Valueinvestor 4 years ago
Smart guy, and great way to see if someone is really interested. Do you enjoy each others life without entertainment.
Dariusz M. D. 4 years ago
It must have been more than a donut and a coffee, otherwise I would have been married more than twenty times
#7
He said "I have a riddle for you" then he took my hand and traced a line down the middle of my palm. "This is a river. It is too wide to jump over, do deep to wade across, too fast to swim across, and too long to go around. There is a bunny stuck on one side of it. How does the bunny cross the river?"
After about 10 minutes of me trying to guess the answer I gave up and asked him how the bunny got across the river. He said "who cares? I just wanted to hold your hand!"
T. 4 years ago
It uses the bridge, it nowhere says that there isn't any. There is the same riddle in German, but with an ant (Ameise in german) where it will take away the "A" and fly over it (Meise - tit/titmouse in english)
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Aragorn II Elessar 4 years ago
Guys I’m gonna see my crush today and use this one, wish me luck
#8
I’m British, and I came over to the States on a temporary work visa, to do “one” ski season with Vail Resorts. I was bartending at an on mountain restaurant, and a couple of snowboarders come in and start talking to me. It came up that I was only there for the season, then one of them says “I’ll marry you so you can stay... but we have to go on a date first”. ... we just celebrated our 13 year anniversary, and I’m still in Colorado.
Mickie Shea 4 years ago
Aliens sneaking into our country and marrying our hottest girls. My! Oh! My!
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
Making sweet love to aliens is what man has dreamed about for centuries.
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This is so ambiguous on if the story teller is female or male and if the snowboarders are females or males. I read it as the story teller being male and the snowboarders being female for some reason.
Hit of Reality 4 years ago
The title of this thread obv says that women share their stories bruh
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#9
A guy told me that he liked my shoes and asked where I’d gotten them.
We were in a bowling alley.
M Kate McCulloch 4 years ago
I might have snorted soda through my nose at a line like that - how do ya like me now (that I'm covered in snot and soda)?
#10
We were 15. Opening credits of the movie started. He put his arm around me and said “If I’m going to start flirting, I’d better start early.” Been together 23 years!
#11
I was walking on my university campus, tripped and dropped my books. (Heeled sandals, raised sidewalk) He asked me if I was ok, and picked up my books. He then carried my books and walked me to class. We chatted the entire walk, and when we got to my class, he asked for my phone number. I tore off a piece of paper, and wrote it, but without my name. I wanted to see if he was listening when I told him. He listened.
We’ve been married over 20 years. He makes me smile every day.
Aliquid A 4 years ago
I would have failed. I forget names the moment the go in my ear. I will remember events, I will remember concepts, I never remember details.
Evelína Zlá 4 years ago
I am the same... but then someone told me you have to repeat the name. Like: Nice to meet you, Peter. It helps to remember - they said. Actually never used it - so don´t know.
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Lindsey Judd-Bruder 4 years ago
I don't like this one. Her not writing her name, and the reasoning, seems a little... I don't know what word I'm looking for. Like, she was putting him to a test, and if he didn't 'pass', she would judge him not good enough for her. Some people suck at remembering names. I'm one of them. Like, I am absolute s**t at it. I can work with people for months, and know exactly who they are, but still not be able to put their name with their face. It doesn't mean I don't like them, or that I'm a bad person. It's just the way I am. A lot of people are that way. And to think that a potential partner would judge someone unworthy, on that one little thing, even if they otherwise liked them, seems mean, to me.
Shinomi Chan 4 years ago
I'd be fu**ed If I'm nervous I'd remember NOTHING someone had just said to me
Joe Alcocer 4 years ago
This girl I worked with asked me out and I said yes, the only problem was I didn't know her name. I spent the whole date saying stuff like "Hey, do you want another drink?" "Hey, do you want to go to this club?" The relationship didn't work out :(
Up All Night 4 years ago
Of course he listened, he wanted you. Do you know how many guys listen to names?!
#12
Not me but my mum. My mum and dad were set up by a friend of theirs. My mum is completely deaf, upon being told this before he met her my dad went out and learnt as much sign language as he could before he met her.... my mum doesn’t know sign language... adorable and hilarious
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
I'm guessing she just reads lips then? It is still very sweet of your dad to go through that effort.
Fluffy Griffin 4 years ago
My cousin (who is in her 50s) was forced to only learn how to read lips. They thought that learning sign language would teach her a dependency on it and she wouldn't be able to get along in society. She didn't end up learning ASL until she was about 40.
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#13
Last year of college for us. He'd show up after my classes and follow me around everywhere, talking incessantly. When he'd see me on campus he'd run over to say hi. I would flirt by sometimes picking a little wildflower to give to him when I saw him next that day. He'd wear it in his shirt or behind his ear. We now have 2 sons and he's taught the older one (younger is a baby) to give me little wildflowers when we're out walking together. 😀
Shafia Mallik 4 years ago
I know how it feels to be typing on mobile and tap the period instead of space.
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When I was 10 I received a love letter from a boy. It contained a flower inside, and at the bottom of the letter he wrote some cheat codes for Mortal Kombat for me. He knew I was always playing that game on my Sega.
#15
We were classmates in college and one morning, I called him on my way to school (I lived over an hour away and we usually called and chatted while I drove) and complained about a headache. When I got to school, he was there with ibuprofen, water, and one of those yogurt parfait thingies. I also made a comment once about my eyeliner running out, and he brought one to school the next day. Found out from his brother after we started dating that he had spent like an hour at the store asking the makeup employees for the right one since he had no idea what an eyeliner pen was. We've been married for four years now and he's still a total sweetheart Edit: To clarify to those saying this could be creepy behavior, it definitely could in a different situation. I don't recommend doing this with someone you don't have a good base with. If you like to do nice things for people, don't make it seem like you expect anything in return. We already had a pretty solid friendship and he was (and still is) honestly the best friend I'd ever had. He never made any advances on me or put any pressure on our relationship. I used to wonder if he was just nice or if he actually liked me, that's how good he was at being chill! I ended up confessing my feelings to him a few months later. I come from an abusive family, so having him be there for me, listen to me, respect my boundaries, etc was mind-blowing. He's been a great partner and I'm very thankful for people like him
AzKhaleesi 4 years ago
I had a HS sweetheart that did things like this. I was obsessed with mariah carey so he found me a magazine with her in it (like all about here) and he went through it with sticky notes and found things correlating to our relationship and inside jokes. He had surgery one time and he made sure his best friend had money for me every day for lunch and a bag full of quarters so I could call him on lunch breaks at the pay phone. (ask your parents) I could tell you a million more..... It was sad that he turned out to be a really horrible person in the end. Because he was soooo good in the beginning and middle. I hope that wherever he is, he got back to that good person and is doing well.
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Could seem stalkerish, but then, I was on our third date before I realized we were dating, and 30 years later, here we are... And we still are good friends and understands that my childhood was rough, it gives me a few issues, and he's a miracle in my life, as I tell him.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
This one is not really flirting and also if you were talking on the phone for hours already, all the preceding behavior is normal / expected.
#16
Told me at a Halloween party that he had his eye on me. Proceeded to hand me a squishy eyeball
Linda Cowley 4 years ago
When we were courting, mine did a full 3 minute rambling story ending in a massive Jeeves and Wooster based pun. That he had made up. Reader, I married him. If only to get him back at some future point
Load More Replies... SykesDaMan 4 years ago
Great! Now I have Jay Sean's 'Eyes on you' stuck in my head!!... You know what? It IS great! :)
Michael Green 4 years ago
The eyes in the picture look like they're shifting focus... *blinkblink* Just me?
#17
I was in Chicago on business, got a horrible migraine, and had to cancel a meeting with a man I had met with (for work) the day before. I get really bad migraines, really, really bad. After it was over I had to get a bit of food and something to drink, but it was very late and there was no way I would survive any kind of car/cab ride. He was the only person I knew in town, so I sent him a text to see if he knew of anything in my area that would be safe/open that late within walking distance. He drove 30 min across town in the middle of the night to walk me to a 24hr restaurant and buy me dinner. I’ve been with him for 11 years now.
#18
Told me he like to draw and asked for my number so he could send me some examples. Then he freehanded a picture of a moose for me.
Paul Davis 4 years ago
I've known several guys who go to bars and doodle pictures to draw womens' interest. Not as a group, of course -- guy needs to be alone, doodling, for this to work.
#19
He bought me the book I was looking at in the bookstore
#20
I once had a guy walk up to me at a bar and said, “hello, my name is Rob and I’ll be hitting on you tonight; what can I get you to drink”. Silly, playful, and direct. We dated for about eight months.
Edit: For anyone wanting to use this line, he said it in a playful way with a huge smile. 😊
Tsunade 4 years ago
Oof, I’d feel like that’s risky nowadays, especially if he hands you a drugged drink. It’s still sweet
Up All Night 4 years ago
"Bartender, pass her anything she wants!" See, easy to fix.
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Like anything else, it depends on what guy it comes from and how he comes across in general. If it’s from someone way older or who presents himself poorly, then it would be uncomfortable and unwanted. If it’s from someone within the realm of reason then it would be funny, if you’re single and ready to mingle.
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#21
it was my first day in middle school and this kid asked to see my planner, i handed it to him and he flipped to the contact section and left me his name and number. i’ll never forget how smooth he was
Tsunade 4 years ago
Nowadays planners are nonexistent in schools, LOL, and if someone asks to see your phone it’s obvious what they plan to do 😒
Tenley Samson 4 years ago
no actually planners, where I live, are supplied and you get in trouble if you dont write everything down :l
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Bender Bending Rodríguez 4 years ago
I read that as OP being teacher in middle school due to word "kid".
#22
We met at a Halloween house party and when I was going to leave he walked me to the room with all the coats which also happened to be a kids room and he asked me “what color crayon would you like to write your phone number with?” I married him. Celebrated 20 years.
#23
He said “i caught feelings for you” and i looked at him confused, but blushing He showed me my screen and that he had caught a Pokémon for me and gave it the nickname “feelings” We are married and have 2 kids now
#24
Just being genuinely nice. My boyfriend was too shy to flirt with me at first since were only friends, so he texted me saying I looked really nice that day after seeing me, and it was such a simple thing but it really made my day better. And that can let the person know you are interested in them. It doesn’t need to be a big scheme.
Lorraine Razo 3 years ago
Yep. It's the little things sometimes. He came into the laundromat I worked at to talk to me. It was a super hot day and I was tired. He bought me a Coke from the machine.. We're married 22 yrs now.
#25
I don't know if it's the best but it's definitely the most memorable. I was at the gym and had been honestly taking things to the extreme for a while and not listening to my body... I suddenly got very dizzy and my sight became white. On the realization that I was about to pass out, I slowly lowered myself down to the floor. One of the guys working out came swooping in to grab me and prevent my head from hitting the floor. He lay me down and tried to get me to remain conscious, asking me all sorts of questions that required some concentration like what day of the week it is and who is the president. When he saw that I was okay and recovering, his questions started getting flirty. What's my name, what's my number, now that he's become my knight in shining armor, can he take me out on a date sometime. It really made me laugh and feel better just by him being so light-hearted about it. He got my number.
#26
He did my dishes.
Wonder Woman 848 4 years ago
Dishes? THAT IS THE MOST ROMANTIC THING IN THE ENTIRE WORLD GUARD HIM WITH YOUR LIFE OMG.
ChickyChicky 4 years ago
My husband did that when we were just barely dating. I had a cold, he asked if could do something to help, I said I don't know, the sink is full of dishes. He brought me soup and did the dishes.
Berlinda Dunbar-Nye 4 years ago
Thank you for this. I've been mad at him ( my Mr.Man of 40 years) all weekend, I'd forgotten, When we were first together he babysat my son one day and cleaned my parents kitchen (a lot of dishes)
Aye Emme 3 years ago
It seems straight forward but context would help here. I had an emotionally abusive ex who was always offering to pay for things for me and his friends and was always cleaning and doing dishes. Everyone thought he was great because they didn't see him behind closed doors. I guess it could've been worse though, I was miserable, but the house was always clean!
#27
Asking me my favourite Lego star wars character. He kind of ruined it though by trying to kiss me two minutes later. Ah, Kindergarten.
HooowlAtTheMoon 4 years ago (edited)
Boys will be held accountable for their actions just like everyone else
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#28
Years and years ago I worked at florist where the owner illegally hired mostly Mexican girls in the states to learn English(they went to school, but worked for a rate that wasnt even minimum wage). It was super shady, but I loved working with them. We would make up little games to teach me Spanish/them English. Anyway, this Latin guy comes in one day and one of the girls is helping him. He wants to get a bouquet for a girl he likes, so she takes him around the store, showing him what she thinks are the best flowers. She wraps it all up for him and right as he pays, he writes his number on the paper and hand them to her! I was floored, it was so smooth. She was completely unfazed, like oh thats how men are like where Im from, men dont do that here? I was like, uh nope.
#29
Was riding home with the friends group back in 2008. We stopped to drop off the one guy, and I got out to stretch. I mentioned that the stars were so much more visible up there in the mountains and he said, "Yeah, they're really pretty. Wish I had someone to watch em with." I'm a sucker for corny guys. We got married the next year and are celebrating 12 years this June.
Mickie Shea 4 years ago
Hop'n your still watch'n those stars. You already know stars are there for a reason.
#30
I like sunsets - they're kind of my thing. I photograph them, have sold calendars about them. I just like sunsets. Anyway... I was participating in a medical study, and we were sequestered to our room for 14 days. The guy I liked would send me pictures of the sunset each night, because he didn't want me to miss any. Edit: To those saying "Marry Him".... I did... and I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a big reason why I did. I didnt say that in my post because it turned out to be a very verbally and emotionally abusive relationship, and I left him in December. I didn't want to turn a beautiful thing into something sad and negative. I don't want to discourage anyone from falling for the sweet gestures. They aren't always attached to a manipulator. I'm sorry the update isn't entirely the happy one you wanted to hear. Believe me, it's not the one I want to be posting.
Hermitbunny 4 years ago
I can't say this made me happy to read, but I really appreciate this post. Abusers are (for the most part) not all bad all the time, and it's moments like this that trick people into staying. If that's inside maybe he/she can eventually be that way for good, and not be so hurtful. But you've only got your own one life, and if you are a kind and loving person, you deserve kindness and love in return. Good on you for taking that big step out the door.
El muerto 4 years ago
the problem with people, is they are never one dimensional...and some people have scary dimensions
Mickie Shea 4 years ago
I'm glad you removed yourself from him. So many stay beyond the lesson. Not all the good guys are bad and bad guys are always miserable. Learn as much about you, as you can and seek the guy (s or others) that fit. Deep communications is a good beginning. Thanks for posting, its not all peaches out there. Some sour cream too.
AzKhaleesi 4 years ago
Agreed! I have a comment a couple posts up that prove that. My HS boyfriend was amazing in the beginning, did all kids of sweet stuff all the time. But when it went bad, it was bad, emotionally abusive, physically abusive etc. But if I could do it all over again I would because I knew the real him before life got in the way and all the anger he never processed came to a head. I still remember him and keep the good memories. I hope where ever he is, he is happy and back to the boy I fell for way back when because he was a much nicer person.
Meta Veldkamp 4 years ago
this is the most meaningful post of the page.... thank you for sharing...and please DON'T feel sorry.. hope you are okay now
Lynne Monteith 4 years ago
And they lived happily ever after; until the Prince ever so slowly turned back into a Toad.
#31
He brought me a huge tub of my favourite ice cream flavour after hearing that I was having a bad day.
danielw 4 years ago
my first date with my partner, I made carnitas tacos. granted, that was... long enough into the relationship that her (like 10yo) daughter asked why we were keeping dating a secret from her. we kind of looked at each other and were like 'we're dating... is that what this is?'
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Made eye contact, asked interesting questions, listened to my answers and responded, he didn't make the conversation about him.
Up All Night 4 years ago
That's the basics, not a special technique. If this is extra, flirting is officially dead.
#33
"Hey do you want to help me throw fruit at my friends?" - 16 year old boy at summer camp, holding a bunch of oranges, who wanted to meet me. I was also 16 at the time.
Christina Rosetti 3 years ago
I can't even imagine being friends with, or marrying, someone that DOESN'T say "moo" when passing cows!
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Invited me over to watch Gordon Ramsey anger compilations and make candy bugs
Vasana Phong 4 years ago
Those are the best!! The compilations of him being irate, best line was “you f’n donkey what are you doing!!
Juma Lingura 3 years ago
Am I the only one who doesn't know what candy bugs are and how you make them? :D
#35
she sent me a picture of two frogs sitting on a leaf and said "us"
Tsunade 4 years ago
I can’t help it, these frogs look something from a crafts project. Their eyes seem heavily painted
Eva Stasinková 4 years ago
these two are the golden poison frogs (Phyllobates terribilis) and they are very real and very dangerous :)
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#36
first time i hung out at my current bfs house before we started dating. we were laying on the floor listening to records and he turned to ask me what time it was, i think it was four if i remember. he then said "wow you've been here 4 hours and i haven't kissed you yet?" still makes me smile, and needless to say, it worked very well.
#37
He bought me a giant bag of beef jerky A few years later he was tossing pebbles at my dorm window with another bag of beef jerky and roses. He was a great boyfriend. Ended up being a s****y husband though. Will always be in love with the person he was before that, however.
Mickie Shea 4 years ago
Good you can separate the beef jerky from the jerk. My date like M&Ms. I'll be given it a go.
Grumble O'Pug 4 years ago
I am glad there is truth telling in the relationships. Life isn't a romance novel/romcom/or gothic romance. It's dealing day to day with someone who may or may not be right.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago (edited)
I dated a guy once who threw pebbles at my window. It was super cute, I always loved when he did that. Didn’t date him long (it was like 8 months) but the entire time we were together was extremely fun.
#38
not trying to flirt with me and sending me memes instead. we're still together and I couldn't love him more
georgios pahatouridis 3 years ago
but it´s 2000+. memes are the ultimate for flirting, what are you talking about?
Unnamed Hooman 4 years ago (edited)
Wait this is flirting? Hoo boy… I’m in trouble… Many memes have been sent and received from/to me
#39
In college, my best friend was this guy that I had a flirty friendship with, but we were both dating other people. We lived in the same buildings as each other freshman - junior year, and spent a lot of time together but again, we were with other people. Freshman year we were watching a movie together and this couple had an epic kiss in the rain, and I offhandedly mentioned I thought it was so romantic. Senior year rolls around and we’re both finally single. We were walking home from a party, it started raining and he just kinda grabbed me and kissed me, and mentioned he thought about what I said any time it rained. We had a very intense relationship for about a year and then it kind of ended in disaster and we haven’t spoken since lol tl;dr - pay attention to the little details and things the person you’re into likes. Show them you care about them by listening!
Up All Night 4 years ago
I am intensely interested in the disaster part. They typically call it one when cheating is involved.
#40
He came-up to me and said:
"I was wondering if you could help me. I, um, seem to have lost my Congressional Medal of Honor around here somewhere."
Vetus Vespertilio 4 years ago
Isn’t that a line from Blast From the Past? Brendan Fraser used it at a dance club.
Jeanne Brown 4 years ago
No. It was Blast from the Past with Brendan Fraser
Load More Replies... Nevits Yibble 4 years ago
This is a pretty old pickup line, actually. "Olympic gold medal" is another version
Recognizing the art of using humor and wit as a powerful tool in forging connections, it's intriguing to see how creativity plays a role in successful flirting. An interesting approach might be using light-hearted jokes that align with the interests of the person you are trying to impress. For instance, crafting a playful line that touches on scientific concepts could reveal a shared interest with your crush.
This strategy can bring to life the idea of balancing humor with intellect, which is explored through clever and quirky scientific references aimed to spark a smile.
#41
My first boyfriend came into the store where I was working and just straight up told me he had seen me through the window and needed to run home to clean up/put on something nice so he could come back and ask me on a date. It was super endearing :) Edit to add: he didn’t WATCH me through the window lol, just saw me in passing and wanted to ask me out. This was well before dating apps where you basically had to ask in person. He was within my age range, nice smile and just had a good energy. Also his secondary flirting technique worked just as well, he brought me a book on our second date because I had mentioned in passing that I loved to read :) he was good at making me feel heard.
#42
We walked home together all the time from school and he would do something cute/funny/caring to make sure i was on the inside of the sidewalk when we were together, like he would twirl me around and guide me to the inside or tickle my side and jokingly push me to the inside of the sidewalk. I guess not a typical flirt move but considering 99% of the I was walking to get anywhere him wanting me to be safe when we were together was so sweet. We are not together and have never dated but that still is one of the top things on my list of sweet moments. Even in school he'd walk on the outside cuz I always got shoulder checked by people passing by.
Up All Night 4 years ago
She admitted that he was one of the sweetest guys but they never dated - that's called friend zone, not a working flirting technique.
Mickie Shea 4 years ago
Go find him and make up for lost time. He was do'n far more than friending.
Capri Figueroa 4 years ago
There's a reason many men choose to walk "outside" of the sidewalk when with a lady. https://www.quora.com/Why-did-the-tradition-of-men-walking-on-the-streetside-of-the-sidewalk-when-escorting-a-lady-come-about
#43
We were walking quietly at night and he stopped, looked me in they eyes, and said "i think you just broke my writers block" Not sure if it was a "technique" (it seemed genuine; when we parted ways he went home and wrote the first song he'd written in months). Buuut it was super hot and i melted when he said it.
Mickie Shea 4 years ago
Sent a lass ten hot recorded, love songs and she melted me heart in response.
#44
As a person with zero game who is also quite oblivious- being direct is hot and clear communication and doing it with confidence works the best :) But also one time someone asked me "if you were a pirate would you keep your parrot on this shoulder or this shoulder" putting his arm around me to touch the furthest shoulder. Tbh it actually turned me on even though it was extremely stupid. Edit: Okay y'all to be clear I don't condone touching a stranger or anyone without their consent unless you understand the parameters of your relationship already...this person was my friend and we were vibing lol.
Logic and Reason 4 years ago
What does “vibing” even mean in this case? It’s such an ambiguous word, and I’ve mostly heard it used to describe getting high. That could just be because marijuana is legal in my state but still.
Noemie Houtekie-N'Da 4 years ago
My friends say it as just relaxing and stuff.
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Nathan Pogorzala 4 years ago
Vibing is just enjoying each other’s company/conversation and connecting.
Load More Replies... #45
Took genuine time to get to know me, and bought me a few gifts based on interests he'd asked me about before. I was less amazed by the gifts, and more amazed that he'd cared enough to remember what I actually liked. I'd found most guys wouldn't listen, and would just buy me generic stuff like jewellery or chocolates if they wanted to gift me something, which was very nice, but not for me. So when he surprised me with gaming merchandise I was thrilled! Guys, spend those months properly getting to know her!
WhatEvenIsLife 4 years ago
I love doing this for my husband. He'll mention something he wants or likes in casual conversation and I file it away for the next gift-giving occasion. The first time I did that, he was SO stoked. I love gift giving.
#46
Just be open and honest, try to talk to me like I'm a human being instead of a conquest
Up All Night 4 years ago
Please have a higher standard, that's too many guys, how will you find the best one?
#47
He bought me wings when I was having a hard/bad day. We're still together to this day.
#48
I was playing my 3DS on the train and a guy sat across from me, said "Excuse me, can I ask what you're playing?" and we struck up a conversation. I was so engaged that I almost missed my stop. Afterwards we would sit and talk on our way home and he started gifting me books from his work. That's when I asked him out! Edit: The game was Animal Crossing: New Leaf, my go-to game to wind down after a long day. When I asked him out, he said yes! But after a few dates, we parted amicably. Sorry, no love story here!
What do you think ?
McPanda 4 years ago
All of these only work if you think the person is attractive. If you find them unattractive to start, then a lot of these end up being creepy to people.
Up All Night 4 years ago
That's it, that's the first rule of flirting. Basically, you have to try, and it either works or not.
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Pezor Zass 4 years ago
i work in a university and i get to see young people flirt all the time. I once saw a guy call to a woman walking by like 15 feet away. He just called out "EXUSE ME! EXCUSE ME! HOW ARE YOU DOING?" she looked startled and i thought he was going to get an earful or she'd run away. then he yelled "WHAT'S YOUR NAME?" and she, and i still can't believe it, smiled and went over to him. How the hell? and was he just instantly smitten with her or had he yelled out at dozens of women before? is he smooth or a creep? it makes my brain hurt.
Ποιητικό Αίτιο 4 years ago
I have an idea for both boys and girls. Flirt the way you feel. Be smooth or clumsy, anxious or indifferent. If the other person matches, you go well with each other, you won't have to pretend, and you can enjoy yourself and the other in the relationship.
ivan bolitekurac 4 years ago (edited)
Yeah,tell an introvert and depressed that they should flirt as they feel.I am living proof that you shouldn't flirt as you feel
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AlmightyOne 4 years ago
Here's my go-to way to flirt: just be nice, chat a little, compliment them, and maybe discuss common interests or even random stuff. I'll always fall for someone who feels genuine.
denzoren 4 years ago
These are so cool. I've always been bad at flirting...and when I say bad I mean I can't flirt even if my life depended on it. I'm in my 30s now and it still confuses me how people do it.
BonnyDK 4 years ago
We met through a dating app. One where you are fully vetted for compatibility. Single a long time after a bad divorce but never finding a keeper.. The first date we talked a lot. He walked me to my car and hugged me. It just was so nice and comfortable. Felt like home. He later asked me if I wanted to see a documentary that just came out that I was interested in. He was listening. I said yes and instead of the documentary it was the real person the show was about. Completely blew me away. Something I could have never afforded to do. We saw another person live not long after that. Was wonderful. He was intelligent and a gifted musician. Live music is the best! We dated for some time then married but like some of these stories they are not all happy endings. 2 years later he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Still together but he is on a slow downward spiral loosing abilities one by one. Terminal. Stage 3. Fully infiltrated. I am his caretaker.
JessRS 3 years ago
I'm so sorry that happened to you, I wish you both peace.
Load More Replies... Duchess Raven Waves 4 years ago
We were both super poor kids living in a trailer park. At the beginning of the school year we got "clothing vouchers". We were not a thing at all yet. This man spent his whole clothing allowance on me. Knew my style and size perfectly like he was my twin or something. This was in 2003 when I was 13. We are still together. Always will be.
Shelby Jackson 4 years ago
My ex wasn't very good at flirtin. He was the sweetest. He came up while I was building a display and asked if I'd seen a particular movie and I said no. He walked away and I was really confused. Then he walks back over and asks me if I would like to go see it with him. Lol. After we had dated for about a month he made a label on the label maker that had my first name and his last name. I still have it even though we divorced 3 years ago.
McPanda 4 years ago
All of these only work if you think the person is attractive. If you find them unattractive to start, then a lot of these end up being creepy to people.
Up All Night 4 years ago
That's it, that's the first rule of flirting. Basically, you have to try, and it either works or not.
Load More Replies... Pezor Zass 4 years ago
i work in a university and i get to see young people flirt all the time. I once saw a guy call to a woman walking by like 15 feet away. He just called out "EXUSE ME! EXCUSE ME! HOW ARE YOU DOING?" she looked startled and i thought he was going to get an earful or she'd run away. then he yelled "WHAT'S YOUR NAME?" and she, and i still can't believe it, smiled and went over to him. How the hell? and was he just instantly smitten with her or had he yelled out at dozens of women before? is he smooth or a creep? it makes my brain hurt.
Ποιητικό Αίτιο 4 years ago
I have an idea for both boys and girls. Flirt the way you feel. Be smooth or clumsy, anxious or indifferent. If the other person matches, you go well with each other, you won't have to pretend, and you can enjoy yourself and the other in the relationship.
ivan bolitekurac 4 years ago (edited)
Yeah,tell an introvert and depressed that they should flirt as they feel.I am living proof that you shouldn't flirt as you feel
Load More Replies... AlmightyOne 4 years ago
Here's my go-to way to flirt: just be nice, chat a little, compliment them, and maybe discuss common interests or even random stuff. I'll always fall for someone who feels genuine.
denzoren 4 years ago
These are so cool. I've always been bad at flirting...and when I say bad I mean I can't flirt even if my life depended on it. I'm in my 30s now and it still confuses me how people do it.
BonnyDK 4 years ago
We met through a dating app. One where you are fully vetted for compatibility. Single a long time after a bad divorce but never finding a keeper.. The first date we talked a lot. He walked me to my car and hugged me. It just was so nice and comfortable. Felt like home. He later asked me if I wanted to see a documentary that just came out that I was interested in. He was listening. I said yes and instead of the documentary it was the real person the show was about. Completely blew me away. Something I could have never afforded to do. We saw another person live not long after that. Was wonderful. He was intelligent and a gifted musician. Live music is the best! We dated for some time then married but like some of these stories they are not all happy endings. 2 years later he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Still together but he is on a slow downward spiral loosing abilities one by one. Terminal. Stage 3. Fully infiltrated. I am his caretaker.
JessRS 3 years ago
I'm so sorry that happened to you, I wish you both peace.
Load More Replies... Duchess Raven Waves 4 years ago
We were both super poor kids living in a trailer park. At the beginning of the school year we got "clothing vouchers". We were not a thing at all yet. This man spent his whole clothing allowance on me. Knew my style and size perfectly like he was my twin or something. This was in 2003 when I was 13. We are still together. Always will be.
Shelby Jackson 4 years ago
My ex wasn't very good at flirtin. He was the sweetest. He came up while I was building a display and asked if I'd seen a particular movie and I said no. He walked away and I was really confused. Then he walks back over and asks me if I would like to go see it with him. Lol. After we had dated for about a month he made a label on the label maker that had my first name and his last name. I still have it even though we divorced 3 years ago.
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