Thereโs a fine line between being a nice personย and being flirtatious with someone youโre potentially interested in; itโs about time we all started recognizing the difference. Politeness, common courtesy and a general kind aura are rather basic gestures andย prerequisites to being socially acceptableย human beings whomย others would have no problem interacting with. Flirting, on the other hand, is a whole other story.
Just Because Iโm Checking How Your Day Went Doesnโt Mean I want You to End It With a Date With Me:
Friends check up on each other. If you had an important work meeting or exam, the polite and caring friendย wouldย ask how things went. Itโs a completely flirting-free gesture.
Two People Can Hang Out Without Being on a Date:
Okay, so if youโre friends and you go grab a quick bite or workout, itโs no big deal. Two people can have fun and enjoy each otherโs company without being romantically involved.
Sharing Problems and Seeking Advice is Normal and Not a โMoveโ:
I know, I know, some people fake problems in order to seekย attention, but thatโs a weird form of flirting thatโs just way too much. Now, moving on to rational people, just because theyโre asking for your opinion aboutย a certain issue or just venting, it doesnโt mean theyโre trying to flirt with you- they’re simplyย comfortable talking to you and trust your judgement.
Joking Around is Different from Flirting Around:
Two people can have a good laugh without having any romantic intentions. Just because they text you a funny joke or tag you in a funny video on Facebook, doesn’t mean they’re trying to affectionately woo you.
To recap, I honestly believe that when it comes to crushes and all, having no expectations is the way to go; don’t simply expect them to be flirting when they might honestly just be trying to actย friendly. Unless they make a clear, flirtatious move such as asking you out or saying they like you directly, just put ย your mind to ease, and assume they’re simply fulfillingย their duties as your friend and nothing more.
