11 Flirting Techniques Men Don’t Like As Much As You Thought

“Making him jealous. If you have to fight for her, she’s simply not worth the shot and may be way more problematic later in the relationship. If a woman doesn’t put the same/similar effort than us into building relation, don’t lose your time. A real woman won’t play games with you” — Faelysis

“A yes machine – having a woman disagree and openly present her problems with your views/decisions is so much more relieving than someone who says yes to everything and resents you in private.” — VikuSam

“Helplessness. Girls who think that guys will want them because they are incapable. That whiny, helpless thing will get attention in a given moment, because no one wants to stand by and watch as someone childish gets hurt; however, in the long run, guys don’t want to date an eleven-year-old in a 22-year-old’s body. Competence is sexy.” — TeachlikeaHawk

“Being treated as if we have no feelings or emotions other than anger and sadness…” — Duxsta

“A few women I dated would mention past relationships as if it would make me want her more. Like the amount of attention they got/get should make me more attracted? It doesn’t do anything for me either way but it definitely turns me off when they expect it to rile me up. Pretty weird.” — killr4dayzXD

“Every time I see a post or hear a song about how much men love a woman who makes them miserable or tortures them, I can’t help but think that they’re trying to recontextualize their terrible behavior as a positive. To set the record straight, nearly all men don’t like their property destroyed or to be physically assaulted, or to be gaslighted or have their reputations damaged by lies and manipulation, or to be publicly embarrassed in some way.” — never_you

“The ‘chase’ or playing hard to get. Or any other utterly pointless game like that. I have neither the time or inclination to participate. Either tell me you’re interested or tell me you’re not.” — MrJim911

“I may be in the minority here but I absolutely loathe being called daddy.” — OneLastThr0wAway

“Lack of directness. Seriously, don’t hint or dart around it. Be direct with us with what you want. If you like us, tell us so. Want to compliment, damn go for it, it’ll make our year.
Games not required, we’re often confused enough.” — HollowChest_OnSleeve

“A challenge. You into me cool? Tell me. Otherwise no is a no, I walk away. Flirting with other people to see if I’ll go for you? Nope, I’m walking away.” — Somesigma

“Feigned helplessness as a flirting technique. I mean, when acting obviously feigning incompetency for a basic task you know they can do – we aren’t talking stiff pickle jars or top shelf, more like self infantalising if that is a word. I like to feel helpful also, but I do not find false helplessness an endearing trait.” — Dependent-Range3654

“An air of mystery to be intriguing. I’ve learned that men want you to be forthcoming and have direct, clear communication. Anything else is stressful to the point that they question if it’s worth it.” — Damnit_Bird