When it comes to flirting, most people think that it is the preserve of a few people and has little to do with them. In fact, this is not the case. Scientists say that almost everyone, whether single or married, flirts. Single people flirt because they are looking for a partner, while many married people continue to flirt, often out of curiosity to test one's views on mates and the possibility of other options.

Scientists believe that flirting has become almost a second instinct for humans, whether due to biological or cultural factors. Appropriate flirting is harmless and can even help reduce friction between people; but if it is not handled well, flirting can become very dangerous and even put people into a difficult situation.

Everyone flirts?

Some people claim that they never flirt with others, whether they are single or married. But scientists say flirting includes not just verbal communication with someone, but also gestures, expressions, movements and even looks. Small movements such as leaning forward, tilting the head, crossing one's legs, raising eyebrows, gazing and flipping hair are sometimes also ways of expressing flirtation.

Scientists regard these small movements as a signal of "welcoming further contact", which means the beginning of good feelings. These signals are an important part of animal behavior and an important starting point for the development of sexual relations.

Flirting helps find a partner

One of the big reasons people flirt is because they can't control it. Whether due to biological or cultural factors, humans are wired to flirt. In the past, those who were better at flirting were able to find mates more quickly and reproduce, so the behavior began to spread throughout human society. Jeffrey Simpson, director of the social psychology program at the University of Minnesota, said: "Many people think that flirting is a universal silent language that promotes communication between people."

Scientists say that after mastering the skills of flirting, flirting has almost become a second instinct for humans. Many married people continue to flirt, often out of curiosity to test one's views on a spouse and the possibility of other options. To biologists, flirting appears to be a guarantee that a person will continue to find a mate. In addition, flirting with others may alert your spouse and prompt you to re-examine and improve the relationship.

Some people think that flirting is harmless. Flirting is just a little game that everyone plays. Sometimes people may be 'discharging' to their heart's content, but they are not trying to gain anything from it. ”