Psychology of a flirt

1. The casual flirt:

Motive- To express genuine appreciation

This person is lavish with compliments and if he/she is fond of a particular person he/she will not shy away from expressing it. The casual flirt will never cross a certain limit and is sensitive enough to not hurt someone.

2. The egoistic flirt:

Motive-Morale boosting

This person will flirt around with as many girls/boys as possible in a bid to win over their hearts. The egoistic flirt would be shattered if they ever come to know that one of their conquests commands a larger fan base than themselves.

3. The opportunist flirt:

Motive: To gain a favour

This person will flirt with someone already smitten by his/her charms in order to get something done by the victim.  A coquettish  caress, a promise laden look, a vulnerable smile...and many other tricks are put into play by the opportunist and the hypnotized victim would consider it a privilege to carry out his majesty’s/her majesty’s orders.

4. The vindictive flirt:

Motive: To avenge some past hurt

This person is a spurned lover. Now they are out on the prowl waiting to pounce upon some unsuspecting innocent prey. The vindictive flirt takes a sadistic pleasure from breaking hearts...it gives them a high to know that they are also capable of inflicting such unbearable pain as they had been once subjected to.

5. The wannabe flirt:

Motive: To be the talking point

This person is boring and does not get attention from any one. The wannabe flirt sees people talking about the flirts all the time and they try their best to become one. Unfortunately there are no takers and they remain a social embarrassment.

6. The dreamer flirt:

Motive: To get inspiration

This person is addicted to the heady feeling that comes with love and cannot imagine life without a muse. The dreamer flirt is perpetually in love...albeit with different people at different points of time.

PS: So have you identified your type? No? You just reminded me of another important type.

7. The perpetual good boy/girl: 

Motive: To remain in good books of the elderly

This person spends a life time complying with the whims of the previous generation. The perpetual good boy/girl is also a perpetually sad person. The world can get a glimpse of this person's true flirty self when they are away from their social circle.