How to Master the Art of Online Flirting

There are millions of people registered for the various online dating sites, not to mention the number of connections people are making through social networking sites like Facebook. Although many people have become very skillful at navigating the online world, not many have mastered the art of online flirting. No one wants to give the wrong impression and online it's easy to do. There's no body language or visual cues. Just your words. But there are ways to flirt effectively online while still creating the right impression for your prospective date while you're chatting online.

1. Remember it starts with your profile. You're profile is your introduction. It should paint a picture of who you are. So make sure with your profile you put our best foot forward. Get a great photo. Take time to answer the questions and fill out the questionnaires. Peak his interest. Make him want to find out more about you.

2. Be confident. Feel good about yourself. You optimism and positive attitude can come through in the things you write. Successful flirts online and offline have a positive outlook on life.

3. Compliment him. Be sincere. If there was something in his profile that caught you eye, mention it. If you like his eyes or a certain thing about the way he looks, let him know. Men like to be complimented as mush as women do. And if he pays you a compliment, thank him. This is not a time for self depreciating.

4. Listen to him. Pay attention to what he's saying. Let him talk. Men will open up and talk about themselves. Make him feel that you're interested in what he's saying. Don't be critical or negative about things that he may write. Ask questions that get him to open up more so that you learn more about what makes him interesting.

5. Don't be rude. You don't need to be explicit or obsene to be sexy. Flirting is about making the other person feel good about themselves. If you want to create the right impression on the men you meet online remember to keep sex out of it. If you find that a man is bringing the topic of sex up to often and that's not waht you're looking for move onto the next prospect. If you find that this is happening too often look at the messages you're sending with your profile, since that's where the flirting started.

6. After chatting send an email. Let him know you enjoyed chatting and leave it open for further communication.

Have fun. Flirting should be playful. Both of you should enjoy the time you spent chatting. Remember flirting online is the one of the first steps to a successful relationship.