“Studies have shown that men more often view flirting as indicative of sexual interest, while women see it simply as fun and friendly behavior.”
Time Magazine, 28 Jan 2008. (via boutofcontext) (via gauntlet)
Ugh. So true. And I have a tendency to “flirt” with many of my guy friends without really realizing it and then having them try something. When you turn a friend down who you really like as just a friend, it usually puts a strain on the friendship and that sucks. How can I be like, no I don’t want to hook up with you or go out with you and still continue to be buddies with the guy? And maybe I’m naive but I do not buy that the only reason guys are friends with girls is because they want to fuck them. At least I hope not …
Truth be told, I flirt more when I’m not sexually attracted to someone because I still get nervous around guys I like (does that ever stop? I’m 24, I’d like it to). Well unless I’m drunk and then I flirt with anyone owning a penis. And I hate to admit it, but I also flirt when I want something.
