Flirting

What is flirting? Is it wrong outside of a committed relationship? Meaningless? Part of being human?

Lets first define flirting. It is to make playfully romantic or sexual overtures.

I would suggest, flirting with one's partner is not only extremely appropraite, it is beneficial to the relatinship both sexually and emotionally. It is important to create a playful and fun element in a relationship. Flirting with each other demonstrates romantic and sexual desire with one's partner, bringing two people closer together in anticipation and excitment. Flirting is a dance; a way humans have come to know with whom they could mate.

However, if one is in a committed relationship, flirting with someone else is highly inappropriate and destructive to the partnership.

In marriages and relationships where two people are committed exclusively to one another, any behaviors that promote, (playfully or otherwise), sexual or romantic desire, interest, or attention thwart the emotional bond and intimacy that comes from a sole sexual interest.

While some suggest flirting outside of marriage is harmless, the clear message it sends is, "I am sexually interested in you, I am attractied to you, I want to be with you." Even if the flirtation doesn't lead to a physical encounter, the message is clear and unequivolcal.

For a deep emotionally connected, loving marriage or partnership, it is important to keep one's desires and interest on the one to whom one's life is committed.