“How do I flirt without being creepy?” If anxiety stops you from flirting (especially in the #metoo era), then this episode is for you. Jessica and Josh talk about why flirtation is essential in dating, how feminist principles can help you build passionate relationships, and what to do if you’re too shy to flirt.
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Key Takeaways
00:00 - Intro
02:52 - What is flirting?
10:07 - Why is it important?
15:27 - Principles of feminist flirting
17:55 - What does feminist flirting look like? What does it mean to flirt like a feminist?
25:36 - How do you flirt without being creepy?
32:36 - What if you feel too shy to flirt?
Resources and links
The Five Flirting Styles by Jeffrey Hall
Mama Gena, author and feminist icon
Episode: What to look for in a long term partner
Research on flirting. Keep in mind this is a mishmash of various strategies that vary in effectiveness depending on your gender, goal (e.g. short-term vs long-term), and cultural context.
The effect of a woman's incidental tactile contact on men's later behavior
Looking and loving: The effects of mutual gaze on feelings of romantic love
Science Says These 8 Flirting Techniques Are The Most Successful
Episode: You aren’t crazy, dating is hard (especially for anxious folx)
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