Is teasing always flirting?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend teases his friend a lot :/ can't tell if that's him flirting or just being friendly.

[crystalt70]

No. I joke around a lot. I have been told that i am a flirt and asked if i was flirting with a guy on more than one occasion because that's what it looked like. That is not the case. I like to have fun, tease, laugh, etc with people, whether they are male or female. I usually clam up around guys that i am attracted to and don't know. Once i get to know them a bit, i open up more.

[letsdanz123]

No not always. I tease, smile at, and joke around with a lot of guys, but that's because it's a part of my personality. It's just a natural part of me and I often get accused of flirting even when I'm not.

[AleDeEurope]

Not always, I tease with many people and not because I'm flirting, but it does make me look like I am, that's why some people think I flirt with everyone. So I guess your bf is the same as me.

[Shaft50]

Is his friend a male or female? If it's male it's 'usually' just teasing, but if it's female it very well could be flirting.

[Asker]

It's a female college who is 5 years younger than him :/

[Shaft50]

Hmmm, I can see how you would be concerned, but he may very well be a friendly guy. He may not know what he is doing.
Also, does he behave this way with other females in his life? He may be comfortable with girls due to good relationships with his mother and/or sister/s.

[Asker]

I've seen others tease him so he reciprocates but he teases her activity

[Shaft50]

So, he instigates the teasing with her? What is said or done in this teasing exchange?

Also, is this activity occurring with you in the vicinity?

[Asker]

They work in retail and I shop there a lot so I see it.
He tells her she's bad at her job or that she's the worst person there then he laughs and tells her he's kidding
once he asked her for a hug? He didn't know I was across from them.

[Shaft50]

I'd be making my presence known and letting him know that I don't appreciate such affection towards others, if I was you (if that indeed causes you to be suspicious or upsets you). Some girls are fine with their guys being 'very friendly'

[Asker]

I will :/
But am I crazy for being suspicious? I don't know if this is normal to men

[Shaft50]

I'm a very friendly guy, will tease and flirt with other women and my partner knows that. She's cool with it because that's all it is.

[Vxitcia]

It's joke around usually.