I am too shy to flirt and would be oblivious to a woman flirting. Some women bypassed flirting to get my attention.
I think for some of us, flirting comes natural and is a well practiced muscle. It doesn't go away unless you stop using it. I have had many seasons where I have really intentionally cut it out and that is successful. But if I give it any room it just grows and they I get back to enjoying it a "just a part of my personality" that in reality puts me in situations that could and have gotten to secrets I have to bare.
Absolute flirt. You have to be make sure the other person is OK with it. That one is a tough call. I love it. I've had "work wives" before. We hung out at work. We liked each other. Both married. But, we liked to explore.
I had a colleague whom I occasionally flirted with. She appeared not very responsive but I was very sure that she liked it, so much so that if we were at the right place at the right time, we probably would have had sex. It never happened though. We were both married.
Flirting is part of the natural dynamic between people — men and women. You can draw the line between flirting and cheating as easily as you draw the line between fun and dishonesty.
I am a big flirt but I do it with respect and never anyone under the age of thirty. I am surprised how many young women flirt and will act upon the flirt. I sometimes am even caught off guard and can’t believe that a particular individual is actually coming on to me. I keep myself in great shape and am proud that two people can enjoy each other’s company.
I admit to my wife that I am attracted to the idea of her having sex with other men. I told her that I want her to say outloud what she may be thinking when she sees someone she things is hot. I have given her permission to flirt as much as she wants if she sees a guy that she'd like to take things further with. I'm very secure in my marriage. After months of talking about it, she wants a boyfriend. She said she'd be ok with a FWB, but she wants the emotional connection as well. I still don't see it as cheating. I view cheating as doing those things behind your partners back.
WOW Angela... sounds like you are a pro-flirt!! would love to chat you up in a bar and experience first-hand your amazing flriting skills!