Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Flirting can take many forms, but not every approach leads to a successful date ...

”I flirt all the time. I like men! I don't think we can do without them.”—Nina Simone What makes a good flirt? Though one might argue flirting is merely an enjoyable and playful romantic game, in ...

AMES, Iowa — With Valentine’s Day approaching, an expert on flirting is coming to Iowa State University to share how he came to define the “five flirting styles.” Jeffrey Hall is an associate ...

When it comes to flirting, men and women aren’t necessarily great at reading the nonverbal cues that show someone is romantically interested in them — and, at best, that can lead to some awkward ...

The art of flirting is one long understood to be inherent. But with new tools, could it be taught? With the growing trend of people online using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze romantic texts ...

Flirting represents a universal human behavior that sparks curiosity, excitement, and sometimes confusion. Understanding male flirting behavior provides insights into relationship dynamics and social ...

Speaking to people from four different generations about their approaches to flirting and how they like to be hit on, the ...

Every good love story has a moment in which the precious ingénue, blind to the complexities of the world, misinterprets the lover's move. Sally mistakes Harry's interest for friendship. Romeo, ...

Ever wondered what’s really going through a guy’s mind when he’s throwing around those charming smiles and playful comments? The psychology behind male flirting is way more complex than you might ...

Oh no, it’s happened: you’ve caught feelings for a friend. I mean, figuring out how to flirt with a friend isn’t rocket science, but it’s admittedly a bit trickier than normal flirting. So what do you ...

Contrary to widespread belief, only two very specific types of people flirt: those who are single and those who are married. Single people flirt because, well, they’re single and therefore nobody is ...

To the editor: Columnist Robin Abcarian’s insistence that “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” is a paean to romantic flirting is, somewhat thankfully, preceded by her admission that she must be getting old.