Let’s be honest, we have all at some point in our lives taken part in a little casual flirting. While the usual reason given for flirting is to try to get a little closer to someone or attract them on some deeper level, it is also perfectly acceptable to flirt simply for fun.

Whether it is a cute guy at school that you may see every day or the random barista at Starbs that you may never see again, there can always be some pleasure and excitement found in casual flirting. We know that this type of flirting makes us feel good, but why is that? Why is this casual flirting completely harmless to those involved and how can it actually leave both people feeling better about themselves?

It’s a Confidence Booster
Sometimes casual flirting is simply beneficial to your self-image. A moment of flirting can totally boost your mood and confidence, especially if you are having a bad day. Knowing that someone is paying attention to you and wants to flirt with you can make you feel way better about yourself. In turn, responding to another person’s attempt to flirt with you may help raise their spirits as well. When you decide to casually flirt with someone, you come away feeling sexier, and the other person comes away feeling good about who they are as well.

It’s A Way to Let Go
You can be whoever you want to be in a single moment of flirting. If you are having the kind of day where it doesn’t feel good to be you, flirting can be a way for you to let go of those feelings. If you are flirting with someone who doesn’t know who you are, you can invent the kind of person you want to be. If you are not feeling good about yourself that day, flirting with someone can give you a situation where you can be the you that you usually are or want to be.

Nothing has to come from casual flirting. That is the beauty of it. If neither person has the desire to be in a relationship, it can just be a fun one-time thing. There is no pressure to try to start any kind of relationship beyond the one you two have in this moment. Casual flirting is also a lot safer than engaging in other casual activities. You may never even see this person again, but it is still perfectly acceptable to flirt with them. Based on your situation, it may actually be preferred. Casual flirting is great because both people can come away from it feeling good about themselves without expecting anything more than simply a moment of pleasure. So enjoy the fun of flirting, and remember, it is meant to be fun. There shouldn’t be any pressure to say the right thing or act the right way. Be whoever makes you comfortable in that moment and enjoy!