Yes, the age-old query of why married males continue to make out with unmarried women. It’s a subject that has generated many discussions, raised a good number of eyebrows, and perhaps even caused some ego damage. We’re going to delve deeply into the murky world of human relationships, so fasten your seatbelt if you’ve ever been perplexed by this behavior.
He yearns for attention and to be desired.
Let’s begin with the fundamentals. Married males occasionally flirt as a way to get attention and validation. Consider a situation where a man believes that he can only feel validated for his attractiveness if he receives a nod of approval from someone other than his spouse. It resembles that adult-sized validation pass from high school. Maybe he’s experienced too many rejections in the past, or maybe he feels a little invisible at home. His way of saying, “Hey, am I still charming?” is by flirting.
Absence of Closeness at Home
Men are sexual creatures, let’s not sugarcoat that. In times of dryness in their personal lives, some people turn to flirting for solace. Similar to being unable to purchase anything in a candy store, you might still hang around in the hopes of finding a sample. His profession often provides an all-too-convenient backdrop for him to pursue unfulfilled needs from his marriage, so if there’s anything more than a light flirtation, it’s likely that he’s looking for that fulfillment.
His Matrimony Is Not Intimate
Another hard pill to swallow: Some men may go outside of their marriage to fill the vacuum left by a lack of emotional and physical intimacy. His desire to regain the intimacy he lacks at home may be the cause of his wandering gaze. Let’s be clear, though: flirting isn’t the answer; rather, it could lead to further disputes.
He doesn’t feel valued.
This one is rather simple: men want their positions and efforts to be recognized. Imagine putting in endless effort to defend, provide, and labor while feeling invisible. Perhaps a flirtatious outburst is his way of expressing, “Take notice!” Sometimes, he would even engage in overt flirtation to get his partner to respond—anything to make him feel loved and needed once more.
It Strengthens Their Manliness
Yes, the brittle masculine ego. For many guys, being a man consists of fulfilling their needs for protection, performance, and frequently flirtation. It’s a harmless confirmation that they’re still the brave hero, even if the battleground is just the break room at work, and it gives them a little boost in confidence.
He Enjoys The Excitement Of The Pursuit
Flirting is more about the chase than the reward for some men. It’s the surge of excitement that comes from knowing they can still draw notice. Even if a flirtation is fleeting, it can bring back the excitement of a quest when the monotony of a long-term relationship dulls its luster.
It’s His Character
Not to mention, some men are simply born charmers. Because of their gregarious disposition, they flirt with everyone and everybody. It is innocent and not meant to be taken seriously most of the time. Even if it’s only a quick smile from a passing flirt, these guys just want to brighten everyone’s day a little.
