Flirting for Baby Boomers! It's So Natural Most Of The Time

Throughout time flirting has been a way of attracting attention for the purpose of fun and pleasure. It's a game every man and woman knows by instinct. It's as natural as breathing. We use it to seek companionship, fun and a ritual to mating. It's the survival of mankind through history.

Flirting has brought together many of the worlds greatest lovers. It has also torn apart families and taken many to their death by their own hand or that of the jilted lover. But whatever you think flirting is it will always be a part of life now and for generations to come.

As Baby Boomers we are now entering our 40's, 50's and 60's. We were the generation of "make love, not war", "free love", and "if it feels good, do it!". We changed the morals and standards of relationships, leaving behind Victorian ideas of marriage before sex and every bride a virgin. No longer do we worry about live in lovers or sex before marriage. Thanks to the changes we are now free to pursue love and sex in any manner we choose. Flirting is an art for us.

The first thing we look for when flirting is our target. Are they open for love, fun or a future? What do we want? Let's start with simple and work our way up. We are going to let John and Mary as our fantasy guides.

1. John showers, puts on clean clothes and a light cologne. His hair is clean and combed in a style that says relaxation and class. He's ready!

Mary smells wonderful of a subtle scent of sexiness. Her clothes are not too showy, just soft material that says I want to be touched.

2. John always makes it a point to be near Mary.

Mary knows John is near, but makes it a point not to notice him every time.

3. John catches Mary's eye, smiles and gives a quiet wave and winks.

Mary smiles, nods then keeps eye contact with him seconds beyond what is acceptable. Hmmm... Mary has her own game!

4. John asks Mary if she has finally left (the latest movie hero) .

Mary laughs saying he (the movie hero) was never good enough to begin with.

5. John says she looks too ( beautiful, young, classy) to be here!

Mary looks him over then slowly traces her fingernail along the neck of her blouse, his eyes follow to the point below her neckline.

6. John gets dizzy. He has a chance! Don't scare her away. He smiles and touches her hair gently saying the angels must be jealous.

Mary says they are and he's a lucky man. She winks, sips her drink and asks how he manages to look so good.

7. John keeps his cool and replies just the luck of a superhero. Then asks if she's free.

Mary laughs and says no, then replies, "but I'm reasonable."

They laugh and so the flirting goes on ending the night in passion.

But for many the conquest is not as much fun as the game. To keep it going you must have a sense of humor and a gentle way of saying no without really saying no!

Flirting can be done with gentle scents for a lady such as orange or lemon. It reminds men of food and that reminds them of want. Men think with their stomach so it's always good to remind them you can cook but with only small bites. You offer only samples, not the whole meal!

Men are effected by sight so move with a sway when around them. Use the most prominent part of your body and place it just out of reach. Pretend to drop something on your blouse and gently, slowly brush it off making eye contact with him. Men like challenge so offer the slight insult then temper with a compliment followed by a challenging statement. Such as, "You don't seem so tough for a man of your size. But are you talented?" If they ask at what, just shrug your cute shoulders and say you don't know , you were just wondering. Always try to laugh at the little things they say and do, but only if they are trying to be funny.

Men! Don't be clods! Women like strong men with confidence. Tell her she makes you feel like a man. Women like complements, but don't over do it. They like gifts and chivalry A woman will always be looking for her knight in shining armor. Tell her other men envy you.

Boomers have the ability and the experience. Flirting is an art to us. It's a challenge of mind, heart and soul. We are more open to the touch, love and lust and nothing stops us from enjoying it all. We are at the true peak of our life and there's no rocking chairs on the porch for us unless we're sharing it with someone else.