Besides just being a fun thing to do, flirting can be an effective method for getting to know a person. Remember the following anagram -- FLIRTS -- to help you get the most out of flirting. F is for Flattery. The fastest way to a person's heart is to find something you truly appreciate about the way that person looks or acts and then compliment....

The Art of flirting Which approach do you use when you're trying to meet someone? Are you a good talker, engaging others in interesting conversation, or do you sit back and wait to be courted? Do you "come on" strong with sexual signals, or more subtly "flirt"? Getting someone's attention in whatever way you're comfortable...

What Women Need to know: The Man's Point of View * Do take the initiative instead of expecting him to always be the aggressor. * DO loosen up your inhibitions. * DO think of dating as fun without weighing it down with overly heavy emotional complications. * DO let him withdraw once in awhile; understand his need to be alone, to....

The Stages of Your Hooking Up You're likely familiar with the phrases "We're just casually dating" and "This is getting serious." There's more about making commitments. For now, it's worthwhile to know that to get from the casual stage of dating to the serious stage, you actually go through these 10 steps. Stage 1. The fir...

What Men Need to Know: The Woman's Point of View * DO be romantic and sensitive in your words and actions. Send cards. Bring small gifts (flowers or thoughtful trinkets). * DO listen attentively. (Eye contact is critical here; if on the phone, ignore your call waiting.) * DO build her trust by being faithful and truthful, and always....

Now that you've gotten to know each other a little better, you're either getting along or still not so sure. In these early stages, be aware of the following: Don't jump to conclusions too fast. Give someone six dates to really reveal themselves so you get to see them on bad hair days and good hair days and in different situations. Over time,...

As with after the first date, always say something nice about the time you spent together. Don't make false promises about what comes next if you're not interested. but, if you are interested, then go ahead and let him know. He'll welcome the encouragement! Follow up the parting with a causal phone call, e-mail, fax, cell phone call, or message....

Inviting someone back to your lair is a set-up for a stay over, so your date is bound to wonder whether this is an invitation -- or an expectation -- for sex. A decline may be colored with a fear of such an expectation, so if you don't intend sex, be sure to be clear about that. If you've both decided you're ready for a stay-over, be prepared......