It makes you happier. Flirting actually releases chemicals in your brain, like dopamine, that make you more happy. Plus, flirting is fun and exciting, so it's a mood booster. Even if you're in a relationship, you can use the extra happiness.
Flirting is fun when you’re bored. Life can be monotonous, especially if you have a long-term relationship. Flirting is exciting and can add some spice to your life. A workplace flirtation or long eye contact with a stranger can add some excitement to your day and break the regular, boring routine.
It’s a confidence booster with no pressure. Flirting with someone you find attractive makes you feel great about yourself. You aren't going to follow through with anything, so let that person say that you're cute. You are cute! Being more confident is great in general.
It gives you a glimpse of being single. Yes, flirting is exciting, but imagine having to do it all the time? It's exhausting and stressful. After flirting with someone while you're out, you probably appreciate your own relationship that much more. You're already in love, you don't need to impress anyone.
If it’s totally innocent, why not? It's the thought that counts, and as long as it doesn't lead to anything more serious, it should be fine. Mild flirting can be exciting, and your partner should trust you enough to know that you're just flirting and nothing more.
Jealousy isn’t all bad. Making your partner a tiny bit jealous or being jealous knowing your partner might have a flirtation of their own isn't all bad. As long as it's not abusive or controlling jealousy, it can add excitement. Jealousy is passionate, and that could do wonders for your own relationship.
You’re actually allowed to do whatever you want. As long as you aren't breaking any trust or cheating, why would flirting be off limits? It's innocent socializing and most likely won't lead to anything. If it's what you want to do, you still have autonomy even though you're in a relationship. Do whatever makes you happy, as long as it isn't crossing a line.
Being tied down doesn’t make you immune to hot people. If anyone says that they're only attracted to their partner, they're lying. Chances are you still find people attractive, and so does your partner. It doesn't mean you want to hop into bed with all of them. But, it's nice to flirt.
It can improve your relationship. Flirting with people might make you more flirtatious in your relationship. You can pick up on cues from others and use them on your partner. The excitement and the turn-on of the situation can translate well into your own bedroom later on.
It actually makes you cheat less. Studies have found that people who cheat often do so when they feel trapped in a relationship. Flirting and socializing as freedoms make people feel less trapped and uneasy about monogamy. If you know that it's an option and you don't have to cut off flirting altogether, you're less likely to stray.
It makes you appreciate your own partner more. Talking to others in a flirtatious way will make you realize why you picked the person you did. Seeing people's differences makes you appreciate what you have. The sleaze-factor of some flirting might make you glad you picked your gem of a significant other.
You can’t have double standards. If you decide that flirting is ok for you to do, your partner should be held to the same standards. The only way to have a healthy relationship is to have an equal playing field. You should expect that your partner might flirt sometimes, too.
Only you know what your intentions are. Keep in mind that you may know that you'd never cheat, but no one else does. The person you're flirting with might get the wrong idea and pursue you, or your partner may think you intend on cheating. If you and your partner have an open conversation about your intentions, it might be better.
When does flirting go too far? Flirting every once in a while is fine, but keeping an escalating flirtatious relationship is a recipe for disaster. You may be in denial about your cheating's seriousness, but if it's a huge secret from your partner, it's not good.
You don’t need it. But once you feel like you do, it's trouble. It means you're looking outside of your relationship to find support and for other things that you should be able to get from your partner. You might end up looking for physical comfort and cheat eventually. In some cases, flirting actually can be the precursor for cheating.
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