In the world of senior dating, many of the same things work for online flirting that work for “bricks and mortar” flirting. All relationships begin with successful flirting.

Flirting is an art that requires oozing confidence without being OTT.  If you go too far, you might get labelled “slimy” If you don’t go far enough, there’s the danger you might get called “wimpy”. It’s not easy striking that balence!

So how do you achieve that point half way between slimy and wimpy and do it online without using eye contact or body language?  All you have is a computer an internet connection and membership in an online dating site, right?

1.    Have fun! Be light-hearted, funny and entertaining.  Make her eager to talk to you again.  Flirting is playful.

2.    Ooze confidence. Successful flirts have a positive outlook on life.  You need to transmit the “feel good” factor.  An optimistic attitude attracts females like honey attracts flies.

3.    Compliment… and do it sincerely.  Nothing opens doors like making peopel feel good about themselves.  They will want to spend more time with you and if you get paid a compliment say “thank you”.  Do Not be self depreciating.

4.    Listen…listen….listen.  Pay attention to what they say and ask appropriate questions.  Get them to open up and talk about themselves.  Make them feel like they are interesting and that you are genuinely interested.  Works wonders!

5.    Don’t be rude.  Flirting does not include being sexually explicit nor taking offence if someone isn’t responding to you. If they aren’t interested, take the hint and move on to the next prospect.  If you get a lot of rejections, you should probably consider a different approach.

6.    Send an email after you chat.  This ranks right up there with sending a thank you note for a gift and it is vital to successful flirting.

Don’t try to go too fast.  Flirting is only the first step to a successful relationship but can be great fun if you enjoy the process and be natural.