Does it actually matter whether you flirt with someone or not in order for them to (potentially) develop feelings for you? A lot of people have told me it’s intrinsic, as in “If they like you, they like you.” So you should just treat the person you’re interested in like you would any other person.
So if it all comes down to connection and looks, doesn’t that make flirting a bit redundant?
Edit: To clarify, I see flirting as banter to make sexual/romantic intentions known.
Displaying interest, typically through compliments and thoughtful questions, and also reinforcing legitimate similarities between you through active agreement. This often gradually increases in directness and sexuality until kissing or rejection happens.
The whole intent is to convey “I don’t just act like this regularly, I am so interested in you that you provoke these actions.”
Are you flirting with me?
I’ve been flirting with you every single time we’ve encountered each other. I’m so glad you finally noticed.
I’m just glad to be noticed too.
You’re a hard cum fart to ignore.