When flirting offline you can time it correctly...you’ve learned the proper “flirting” body language and eye contact. Online...? You are at a slight disadvantage.

Flirting online has its pro’s and con’s.

Starting with the cons:

You can’t see them. It is hard to judge their mood or gauge their reaction.

But on the flip side, you can be as “racy” as you like, and the other person can’t see your embarrassment! Things you wouldn’t dream of saying to someone’s face, is now safe to say when you are hidden behind a monitor and keyboard!

Please, do not engage in illicit flirting until you know the other person extremely well. To do so with a stranger...? You are asking for trouble...so don’t be surprised when you get a very graphic proposition. Don’t say I didn’t warn you...

When flirting offline, we usually begin with a compliment about one of their physical attributes. But online, we may or may not have a clear picture that accurately shows their features. It would be silly to comment on their eye color, if we’re not sure if their eyes are blue or dark grey.

I find one of the safest and most effective forms of flirting online, is to describe a location, and express a desire to share it with them. (“I’m alone watching the sunset...it is magically changing gradually into every shade from pink...to gold...to purple. It is so romantic...I wish you were here to share it with me...”) or (“I would love to feel your arms drape across my shoulders as we casually stroll around the pond at our local park. I can feel the strength and warmth of your embrace...)

Use your imagination...use your words. Practice until it feels natural. You are only limited by your own creativity! Go ahead...get to flirtin’...