Flirting with strangers, batting eyelashes, smiling demurely — the joy of being single. But what about when you're in a relationship? For some people, the desire to flirt never goes away. But is that wrong or is it just a step in a non-monogamous direction?

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What to read:

• 'I'm a self-professed pro.' An ex-bartender's 8 tricks for mastering the art of flirting.
• 'How "battery boys" saved my committed relationship.'
• 'A male gyno told me I was beautiful.' The problem with being a friendly woman.
• What is an Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) relationship and why am I seeing it everywhere?
• Does ADHD make monogamy harder?

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