Is there such thing as "harmless flirting?"

[Anonymous]

Guys and/or girls, is there such thing as harmless flirting?

As an example, I flirt with this guy at work because I like him and I'm pretty sure he's had a thing for me for longer than he's been with his girlfriend. I know nothing can happen because I won't be "that girl," but I still flirt with him like crazy and he reciprocates.

While I have a thing for him, I think it's harmless because I know he's not the type to leave his girlfriend for someone else. But I have a few friends who think that it's not harmless flirting or that harmless flirting doesn't exist because there's always feelings behind it and that if I continue, I run the risk of breaking him up with his girlfriend even if that's not my intention.

So the question is, is there really such a thing as harmless flirting? Or does it always lead to something more in most cases?

Guys, when girls flirt with you, do you always assume that there's an interest/possibility of something there?

Girls, have you had repercussions from what you thought was harmless flirting?

[CuriousEddie]

I think a lot of people flirt without the expectation it will go anywhere -- and I think most people can tell the difference between flirtation and sincere interest in a relationship. Flirting can be fun, even arousing, and can be part of fantasies/daydreaming even, but it isn't reality for most people.

I think that what you're doing is fine, and it sounds like he feels that way too. Maybe your friends are saying this because they can't fully understand the situation since they aren't there. Or maybe they are jealous!? ;)

[Anonymous]

No there is no such thing as harmless flirting, flrting is flirting. So your saying that you know he is not the type to leave his girl for someone esle? then I'm sure he is up for a ons? or a secret f**k buddy lool, I'm sure you'd like another girl flirting "harmlessly" with your man when your not around :) lol. Flirting leads to other things especially when your alone together.