Is there such a thing as "Innocent Flirting?"

Jump to Last Post 1-29 of 29 discussions (29 posts)
  1. Lady_E profile image60
    Lady_Eposted 13 years ago

    Is there such a thing as "Innocent Flirting?"

    Some say it's "not crossing the line". I personally think any type of flirting can get one into trouble. Any thoughts...?

  2. pintails7886 profile image66
    pintails7886posted 13 years ago

    My answer is no, but then my morals, and religious convictions may be different than you or others pondering this question. However flirting, it often followed by sexual thoughts even if it doesn't lead to the physical act. The thought of sex with one other than your spouse is a sin as much so as the act. Again this is just my view on it.

  3. profile image0
    ahorsebackposted 13 years ago

    Lady E ,  Hi , depends on how its done in the  company of others , teasingly ?  Personally I believe everyone feels themself crossing the lines  when they do , Impulse control and taking responsibility for our actions is the key .  Another question is , do women flirt more than man or are they more open to  recieving flirtations , than mem?  I have seen so many people crossing the lines.  My answer , No there is no innocence!

  4. yazoogal43 profile image40
    yazoogal43posted 13 years ago

    no it is intended to entice thats not innocent

  5. Becky532 profile image60
    Becky532posted 13 years ago

    Not really.  If you are just kidding around, then I would classify that more as joking than flirting. 
    Single people flirt to get someone's attention.  That is the point.  While some of that flirting skill may cross over into one's sense of humor, that is entirely different. 
    Flirting can easily get someone into trouble and is best not to go there.  If you would say it with friends/your partner there then it would be okay.  But if you would cringe if your partner ever heard what you said-that is when you know it's crossing a line.

  6. arb profile image77
    arbposted 13 years ago

    If "guilty flirting" means I did it, does "innocent flirting" mean I didn't do it? Maybe someone else did it and she thought I did it, in which case I am innocent, but then I wasn't flirting. We should come up with proxy flirting.

  7. Loveslove profile image61
    Lovesloveposted 13 years ago

    By my own admision I am a terrible flirt !! Yes there is such a thing as innocent flirting but the person doing the flirting must be aware of the limitations

  8. sarclair profile image79
    sarclairposted 13 years ago

    Yes, it's when one of the parties are being very friendly. Sometimes, it is a combination of beinf friendly, and polite. I used to do it, but I did not know I did it, until someone brought it to my attention. I made a correction in how I act with others.

  9. ceeshelman profile image61
    ceeshelmanposted 13 years ago

    Depends on what your partner thinks about it.  I think it opens the door to things that you may not want if you are in a closed relationship.

  10. Elizabeth99 profile image60
    Elizabeth99posted 13 years ago

    No--no innocent flirting, but I think there are people who don't realize they are flirting. My best friend is a mega flirt and she has taken many a guys from me because of it. Secretly I blame her for not being able to control herself, but she truly flirts with every guy she comes in contact with...so no innocent flirting, it doesn't exist, you either flirt or don't flirt.

  11. CheyenneAutumn profile image60
    CheyenneAutumnposted 13 years ago

    I flirt and I talk - but I am always aware of whom I am talking or flirting with. I think everyone appreciates to be flirted with married or not, it makes us feel good somehow. I would never cross the line I personally draw in the sand when it comes to flirting - it can and does get out of hand and I in no way ever want to be the cause of another womans pain. Accepting responsibility for your actions and their consequences is what life is about. A fine line between flirting and seducing at times - red flags all around.

  12. profile image57
    nabtronposted 13 years ago

    no there's not, you are cheating your partner

  13. Str8up Hookups profile image42
    Str8up Hookupsposted 13 years ago

    I'm always sweetie,or sweetheart to things as simple as a guy opening the door for me,Thanks Sweetie!

    I do this all the time,it's just my nature and I'm never flirting.

    Maybe some would be called that Innocent Flirting

  14. chris eblana profile image62
    chris eblanaposted 13 years ago

    eerrrmmm....no....i do it all the time..it is my nature to flirt with many people...as long as i am committed to a person, there is no "danger"....if i am single, no flirt is "innocent"...haha

  15. Fortadam profile image86
    Fortadamposted 13 years ago

    No ... if you're flirting with someone it means you're attracted to them.  If you aren't attracted to them, don't flirt. 

    If someone were to start flirting with me, I'd think, "Oh ... this person must find me attractive," not "Oh, this person is just getting his/her jolly's off at my expense."

    If you're going to flirt with someone, be prepared for them to take it seriously.

    That being said, whats your sign?

  16. niseelove profile image61
    niseeloveposted 13 years ago

    No. I agree flirting is flirting and you should only do what you would want done to you.

  17. thelistmania profile image61
    thelistmaniaposted 13 years ago

    No, Flirting is the mode of attracting and expressing the idea of copulation and to get the feedback on your idea from the other. So, flirting as a whole is direct indication to the fact that you are interested to proceed to the sinful act with the partner.
    So, innocent flirting, cant even guess

  18. sonia05 profile image59
    sonia05posted 13 years ago

    i dont think there is anything as innocent flirting. flirting is an open thing...u flirt or you dont!!! however,love can be innocent and sweet!

  19. nearbyexpress profile image60
    nearbyexpressposted 13 years ago

    I think you're right!
    If there is flirting, there is not innocent.
    That's my personnal experience.

  20. test..device7 profile image57
    test..device7posted 13 years ago

    No there is not. You either flirt to achieve something or have serious intensions.

  21. ThunderKeys profile image64
    ThunderKeysposted 13 years ago

    Husbands and wives flirt Innocently all the time!  ...as long as its with each other....

  22. Kofantom profile image67
    Kofantomposted 13 years ago

    No there isn't such a thing in my opinion..If your other half would flirt and you knew it you would get mad wouldn't you ? So if you do it yourself you know that it would be something that would hurt the other one ... So it's not right smile

  23. stclairjack profile image76
    stclairjackposted 13 years ago

    after reading all the answers to this one i guess i need some one to define flirting for me,... i may be one of those folks the non-flirting hate,... i think i do it constantly,...

    i guess what defines inocent from ornery flirting for me is weather or not i would do or say it in front of my boy friend,...

    answer.... yes,... he does it too, in front of me,...

    and we both know who were going home with.

  24. john@patatusfoam. profile image60
    john@patatusfoam.posted 13 years ago

    Yeah innocent flirting is a tricky one for sure.  If you, the one doing the flirting, understand exactly what you are doing, your limits, etc then I suppose it is possible.  On the flip side, if you are in relationship, then flirting in general is just a bad idea in my opinion.

  25. Hunbbel Meer profile image76
    Hunbbel Meerposted 13 years ago

    It flirting has been flavored with INNOCENCE, It means, there is some % of care, love and the feeling to be with him/her in there. That's what I think.

  26. profile image57
    moongirl52posted 13 years ago

    I agree with ahorseback, there is no innocent flirting. Also, if you are in a relationship that is fulfilling you should not feel the need to flirt or to accept flirtations.

  27. SweetMocha-Monroe profile image69
    SweetMocha-Monroeposted 13 years ago

    I believe so, because if it's just an wink of the eye or smile in passing, then it's innocent. Anything not pursued is innocent.

  28. profile image0
    ExoticHippieQueenposted 12 years ago

    Agree 100%. Any kind of flirting is an open door to further complications.  It really can't be innocent.  Just about all relationships begin that way, so what is someone thinking when acting that way?

  29. profile image0
    jasper420posted 12 years ago

    flirrting can in some cases be inocent but this depends on the situation and the flirter

 
working

This website uses cookies

As a user in the EEA, your approval is needed on a few things. To provide a better website experience, hubpages.com uses cookies (and other similar technologies) and may collect, process, and share personal data. Please choose which areas of our service you consent to our doing so.

For more information on managing or withdrawing consents and how we handle data, visit our Privacy Policy at: https://corp.maven.io/privacy-policy

Show Details
Necessary
HubPages Device IDThis is used to identify particular browsers or devices when the access the service, and is used for security reasons.
LoginThis is necessary to sign in to the HubPages Service.
Google RecaptchaThis is used to prevent bots and spam. (Privacy Policy)
AkismetThis is used to detect comment spam. (Privacy Policy)
HubPages Google AnalyticsThis is used to provide data on traffic to our website, all personally identifyable data is anonymized. (Privacy Policy)
HubPages Traffic PixelThis is used to collect data on traffic to articles and other pages on our site. Unless you are signed in to a HubPages account, all personally identifiable information is anonymized.
Amazon Web ServicesThis is a cloud services platform that we used to host our service. (Privacy Policy)
CloudflareThis is a cloud CDN service that we use to efficiently deliver files required for our service to operate such as javascript, cascading style sheets, images, and videos. (Privacy Policy)
Google Hosted LibrariesJavascript software libraries such as jQuery are loaded at endpoints on the googleapis.com or gstatic.com domains, for performance and efficiency reasons. (Privacy Policy)
Features
Google Custom SearchThis is feature allows you to search the site. (Privacy Policy)
Google MapsSome articles have Google Maps embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
Google ChartsThis is used to display charts and graphs on articles and the author center. (Privacy Policy)
Google AdSense Host APIThis service allows you to sign up for or associate a Google AdSense account with HubPages, so that you can earn money from ads on your articles. No data is shared unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
Google YouTubeSome articles have YouTube videos embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
VimeoSome articles have Vimeo videos embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
PaypalThis is used for a registered author who enrolls in the HubPages Earnings program and requests to be paid via PayPal. No data is shared with Paypal unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
Facebook LoginYou can use this to streamline signing up for, or signing in to your Hubpages account. No data is shared with Facebook unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
MavenThis supports the Maven widget and search functionality. (Privacy Policy)
Marketing
Google AdSenseThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Google DoubleClickGoogle provides ad serving technology and runs an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Index ExchangeThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
SovrnThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Facebook AdsThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Amazon Unified Ad MarketplaceThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
AppNexusThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
OpenxThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Rubicon ProjectThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
TripleLiftThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Say MediaWe partner with Say Media to deliver ad campaigns on our sites. (Privacy Policy)
Remarketing PixelsWe may use remarketing pixels from advertising networks such as Google AdWords, Bing Ads, and Facebook in order to advertise the HubPages Service to people that have visited our sites.
Conversion Tracking PixelsWe may use conversion tracking pixels from advertising networks such as Google AdWords, Bing Ads, and Facebook in order to identify when an advertisement has successfully resulted in the desired action, such as signing up for the HubPages Service or publishing an article on the HubPages Service.
Statistics
Author Google AnalyticsThis is used to provide traffic data and reports to the authors of articles on the HubPages Service. (Privacy Policy)
ComscoreComScore is a media measurement and analytics company providing marketing data and analytics to enterprises, media and advertising agencies, and publishers. Non-consent will result in ComScore only processing obfuscated personal data. (Privacy Policy)
Amazon Tracking PixelSome articles display amazon products as part of the Amazon Affiliate program, this pixel provides traffic statistics for those products (Privacy Policy)
ClickscoThis is a data management platform studying reader behavior (Privacy Policy)