Why couples should flirt with each other every day — plus the ‘red flag’ to avoid
As couples devote more attention to schedules, errands, bills and childcare, other aspects of the relationship can get pushed aside, Elton said.
Affection, physical touch, flirting and playfulness may become less frequent, making room for “stress, conflict and growing resentment.”
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Body changes, aging and stress can also affect how confident or desirable people feel, Elton noted.
“When couples have been together for a long time, I ask them, ‘So, how do you flirt with your partner? How do you let them know about your erotic intentions?’ And they say, ‘Oh, we don’t flirt.’”
Creating a “new language of flirting” can help couples reconnect and spark intimacy, Elton said.
Creating a “new language of flirting” can help spice up the relationship and spark moments of intimacy, experts say. (iStock)
Bringing back the spark
Elton suggested small ways to rebuild connection, including a 20-second hug or a six-second kiss.
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Small acts of self-care, such as applying lotion or following a skincare routine, can also help people “feel more connected with themselves,” she said.
DeSeta cautioned, however, that flirting may not always be welcomed by a partner, depending on timing and mood.
Pay attention to body language indicating your partner will be accepting of flirtatious advances. (iStock)
“I’ve heard from my couples, ‘They were trying to flirt with me when I was unloading the dishwasher,’” she noted as an example. “There’s a time and place for flirting, and you have to be in the right headspace.”
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“Maybe when someone’s in a stressed mood, they’re really focused on work, or they’re just doing a task that does not make them feel sexy — this is not the right time.”
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Positive signals from a partner, such as leaning in, making eye contact and smiling, can indicate that flirting is welcome.
Still, partners should communicate about when flirting feels appropriate, DeSeta added.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
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