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Should Christians Flirt?

Haley's Halo, a Christian game blog that I enjoy reading, posed this question: Should Christians flirt at all? The short answer? An unequivocal YES. Here's a brief summary of the argument on both sides: Cons of flirting: Leads to confusion, could be easily misconstrued as an indicator of romantic interest, members of the opposite sex could lead each other on and send inappropriate signals, can be a barrier to deeper intimacy, a can lead to pain, heartbreak, and rejection Pros of flirting: Indicates a sense of humor, comfort with others, ability to build rapport, social ease and comfort, demonstrates romantic interest, can help begin/grow a dating relationship, is enjoyable and fun And here's my argument for why Christians should flirt (with some observations): 1) Flirting builds relationships.  It is a social skill. Like any social skill, flirting helps strengthen a relationship. Flirting has the specific intent of building rapport. It greases the s