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What does it mean?
Flirtatiousness suggests a desire for life to continue.
In plain terms
Flirting shows a wish for life to go on.
What can you take from it?
Playfulness affirms life.

Where it applies

  • romantic interactions
  • psychology
  • daily life

Putting it to work

  • enjoy connection
  • celebrate life
  • engage playfully

Questions to consider

  • Is flirting always serious?
  • Why do we connect?

Another view

It reduces a complex behavior to one motive.

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