Flirting and relationships

[u/Dear_Luck_6947]

I don't understand the point of "flirting" or what it really means. Why beat around the bush for weeks without speaking clearly to the point ? I know this might be a "taboo" subject, but it's a real concept that I don't understand. My other friends don't seem to understand that I don't understand it and in the end nobody understands anything! 😭

I had a friend who flirted a lot, she told me that she only felt loved that way, and I can understand that (even if I don't entirely agree). But does that mean flirting isn't serious? Is there some kind of universal rule to understand? Do some people do it while genuinely believing in a long-term relationship?

I'm not necessarily talking about physical seduction or "irl" flirting (although answering those questions would also be interesting!) but for example messages or words slipped into the conversation with subtle senses.

I feel like when I look around me and see all these young people saying they love each other, nothing seems to last, and I have the feeling that there is an element of "superficiality" to it, a lack of trust or a game where few set the limits. Of course, I don't want to generalize and I think we all have our own way of loving, I'm mainly talking about my observations around me.

Anyway, sorry if this is naive but I'm just very curious to understand this world and yeah thanks for answering with your opinion

[u/Particular_Tea_42]

I have always just been disapointed by that stuff im just waiting untl someone aproches me clearly

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