ladyskydiver 0 #1 July 21, 2006 Ok...so this is something that a friend and I were discussing at work last night. She was asking a ton of questions about DZ's and somehow we got on the topic of flirting. She was curious how much flirting happens when you're "risking your life." I told her that flirting is very common, but that my thoughts were most people would choose the "mean nothing by it" option. She said that she wonders how many people really mean something by it. Now, I know that flirting happens at DZ's and *gasp* DZ.com , but how many people really mean anything by it?Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #2 July 21, 2006 I mean nothing by it and many times it's stupid inside jokes like YH's abs avatar from a few years back. I can see how others who don't know about the inside jokes can misunderstand. Bottomline if in a relationship, there should be confidence and trust in the relationship that what matters is who you go home to and spend most of your quality time with. Just my one cent. BTW...on this topic, perhaps HappyThoughts will interject some perspective from "The Art of Flirting" course _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #3 July 21, 2006 Flirting is very common and it usually means nothing. My SO is a huge flirt. I dont get upset when he flirts with other women, as long as he flirts with me, too. But if someone took his flirting to mean something else, I'd expect him to set it straight. Otherwise, its all in good fun. .. and the more I type the word 'flirt', the more strange of a word it becomes.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #4 July 21, 2006 "Mean nothing by it" and "if given the oppurtunity" aren't necessarily mutually exclusive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #5 July 21, 2006 Hottie says Im one of the biggest flirts she knows. I say, Im not a flirt, its just how I act. So the answer would be: mean nothing by it. We have a larger percentage of awsome skychickies at our DZ and in the ATL area. We all hang together, party together, and sometimes (when were too drunk to drive) crash together. its not about anything other than fun. Lots of the ladies at our DZ are also spoken for or married, so theres lots of back and forth. I love our DZ. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #6 July 21, 2006 Flirt - Flirt - Flirt - - Yeah it is a weird little word, ain't it? I like to flirt - It's fun - And sometimes it can lead to bigger and better things, no? Hasn't flirting been used as a playful way for two persons to show interest in each other? On the DZ - Yeah I could see where an "outsider" (for lack of a better term) could think half of us are boinking the other half - - - My expereince - over my lifetime, 95% of the flirting I've been involved in has been nothing more than flirtation - But there has been a few occasions where it's led to much more - But without the two of us flirting in the first place, nothing more whould have developed. Question perhaps, how does two persons' flirtation become two people falling madly in bed with each other? Flirt - One of the weirdest little words we've grown to know and love - - ! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #7 July 21, 2006 I completely agree with you on this. Im a big flirt myself but I mean nothing by it. I love going to the dz and just having a good time. That is exactly what it is and nothing else. That's my personality and if the SO doesnt realize that and know its nothing but fun then they dont really know you at all.Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #8 July 21, 2006 That's a tough question to answer... generally when I'm flirting I don't mean anything by it... but like Dumpster pointed out Flirting can also often lead to actual interest... (as long as both parties are single...) I particularly enjoy complementing people because it can make someone feel better... and when I complement someone I do mean it... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #9 July 21, 2006 I'd say more than half the time, I'm serious (or I guess, "given the opportunity" . . .). I just don't have it in me to flirt if I don't find someone attractive. And how attractive I find them usually changes from the beginning of the night to the end of it. It doesn't always increase, though. Sometimes people become less and less attractive as the night goes on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 July 21, 2006 QuoteHottie says Im one of the biggest flirts she knows. I'd agree. I mean, I was starting to feel a little unconfortable at Eloy with all the attention you were giving me...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #11 July 21, 2006 Yeah, me too. I don't mean nothing by it, but I don't mean SOMETHING either... I mean, "You're cute" or "You're funny in a cute way" or "I'm just dishing it back" or "I know you are but what am I" you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #12 July 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteHottie says Im one of the biggest flirts she knows. I'd agree. I mean, I was starting to feel a little unconfortable at Eloy with all the attention you were giving me... well... Its not my fault you can't handle the hippie!Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #13 July 21, 2006 How -YOU- doin'!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #14 July 21, 2006 This thread is weird."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #15 July 21, 2006 QuoteThis thread is weird. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #16 July 21, 2006 Quotebut how many people really mean anything by it? If we end up having sex then I meant it."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #17 July 21, 2006 I was voted *Biggest Flirt* in High School.... that should answer your question. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #18 July 21, 2006 Quote"Mean nothing by it" and "if given the oppurtunity" aren't necessarily mutually exclusive. Very true. Stitch... Katee, Is there any woman who hasn't commented on YH's abs? SkyDemon2...Yeah....riiiggghhhttt. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #19 July 21, 2006 no it doesnt, are you a flirt now? Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #20 July 21, 2006 I dont really know how to flirt...... Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #21 July 21, 2006 Well, supposedly being in a highly arousing activity, like skydiving--makes one attracted to others even more so. I read a psychology book that mentioned this, since an element of danger, associated with a person, brings more attraction? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 July 21, 2006 Too much flirting and it will really start to piss off a lot of the guys and girls at the DZ. A little bit of flirting isn't bad. Dating at the DZ? I really believe if you're going to date a skydiver, date 2 DZs over. Not the DZ next to your buts the one past that. Why? So when you break up you don't have a assload of drama at your DZ screwing the vibe for everyone!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie 0 #23 July 21, 2006 Look who's talking, Mr. "I married a skydiver." Tubing, so easy a caveman can do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #24 July 21, 2006 Quote Look who's talking, Mr. "I married a skydiver." She wasn't a jumper when we met. She started jumping after we had been dating for a bit since she thought it looked interesting and she had been hanging out at the DZ with me for a while.How many BAD drama skydiver that dates skydiver relationships have you seen on a DZ? I've seen a few, I've also seen good people end up quiting the sport over the drama and everything that happened when they broke up. I have nothing against dating skydivers, just use the 2 DZ rule. That way when yall break up, the drama doesn't superheat and melt the DZ. Yall still get to go jump each weekend without worrying about the BS and the other person being there.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie 0 #25 July 21, 2006 I kid. I kid. But seriously, I've seen a lot of relationships happen and then not happen at DZs. Most of the time the old addage is right on: You don't lose your girlfriend... Tubing, so easy a caveman can do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
