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Online flirting is an essential part of the online dating process. It’s the fun part of getting know others and assessing whether or not you’d like the relationship to go any further.

In a virtual environment flirting techniques are somewhat limited, even with the use of webcams, it can be hard to tease with the eyes, or test the body chemistry with an accidental brush of the hand.

The good news is that many flirting techniques do still work just as well for online flirting.  Flirting is an art form that needs fine balance. You want to ooze confidence – not slime! And, if you hold back too much you won’t be oozing anything at all.

Follow these six essential tips for successful online flirting and you’ll be guaranteed success.

1. Be light-hearted. Be funny. Be entertaining.  Remember that flirting is a play form. If you both have fun you’ll both look forward to meeting up again.

2. Be confident. Be positive. Be optimistic. It doesn’t matter what curved balls life has thrown at you, this is a fresh start and a new opportunity. Don’t spoil it all by being like Eeyore and living at the damp end of the forest. You want your online dating partner to look forward to flirting with you again – not blocking you from contacting them!

3. Offer sincere compliments. There is a lot of good in and about everyone – find it and comment upon it. Most people are very aware of their failings – they don’t need those highlighted. If you receive a compliment, simply say thank you and appreciate the gesture. Don’t spoil the moment by making some self-deprecating throw away comment in return.

4. Pay attention to what the other is saying. If you have audio this means listening. If you are on chat, read what is being said. In both cases ask thoughtful questions which prove you have paid attention and that you are interested. Be genuinely interested. Be curious about the other person. Invite them to talk about his or her self. Your turn will come.

5. Never, ever be rude. Even if you experience rudeness there is no need to be rude in return. Don’t take offence and don’t be sexually explicit and give offence. Not everyone will be interested, such is the way of the world and it’s not the end of the world. Just thank them for their time and move on to the next candidate.

6. Acknowledge your online flirting partner with an email after your flirting session. This is the equivalent of sending a thank you note. Let them know how much you enjoyed the encounter – everyone likes to be appreciated.

You are going to be without a lot of the usual visual clues during an online flirting session so don’t try to go too fast. Don’t be too bold. Enjoy the process and increase the pace gently. Online flirting is the first step in your online dating encounters. Enjoy it!

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