Men and women may differ in flirting strategies, and women may adapt their approach depending on whether there are "competitor" females around chasing the same "prize" male.

For many, flirting can feel like a game of chance. But for the most magnetic women, it’s a confident, effortless dance. They don’t rely on a script or a formula; they simply have a set of habits that ...

“In my experience, men miss any sign of flirting short of directly asking them out.” —A woman The language of love is universal, but the language of initiating love is complex and context-dependent.