Flirting, explained
Practical guides based on dating research, written by the team behind Banterfox.
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How Banterfox Works: A 7-Day Flirting Coach App
Banterfox is a flirting coach app for adults: a 7-day program, realistic practice partners, a live vibe meter and honest feedback. Here's how it works.
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How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger
How to start a conversation with a stranger in a café, bookstore, gym or on the U-Bahn: read if they're open, open with the moment, and exit gracefully.
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Getting Ghosted or Rejected? It's Data, Not a Verdict
Getting ghosted happens to about one in five young adults a year. Why rejection is rarely personal, what to do after silence, and how to stay confident.
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Playful Teasing vs. Negging: How to Flirt With Humour
Playful teasing builds attraction; negging damages trust. Learn what's fair game, how to make a joke obviously friendly, and how to handle a tease.
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How to Ask Someone Out: Timing and Exact Words
How to ask someone out so it's easy to say yes: make it specific (day, place, a link to your chat), ask while the energy is high, and accept a no lightly.
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Signs Someone Is Interested (and When to Let Go)
The clearest signs someone is interested are effort signals: questions back, longer replies, plans. How to read soft no's like 'haha maybe' and let go.
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Follow-Up Questions: The Easiest Way to Be More Likable
Follow-up questions make people like you more, while a chain of generic questions feels like an interview. How to ask them, with real chat examples.
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How to Write a First Message on a Dating App
The first message on a dating app that gets answered is short, specific and easy to reply to. What the data says, real examples, and what to avoid.