Flirt Until It Hurts?

How far would you go to impress someone? Apparently, men are much more willing to take a flying leap – literally – than women.

“Risk” is what we’re talking about here, and many men flirt with it thinking it will help them land the woman who has caught their eye. Here are the stats: men account for four-fifths of the world’s skydivers and two-thirds of all rock climbers. And now, according to a Florida State University study, it’s suggested that men are inspired to go to such heights for more than just the thrill.

There could be very good reasons behind these strenuous efforts…

The dynamics of today’s society are, for women, no longer about finding a husband, having kids, and staying home to raise them. The female population is more financially capable of taking care of themselves than ever before… so having a big, strong provider in their life isn’t exactly a necessity. Women are looking for companionship more than anything. But it’s always a nice perk to meet a man who also has super-sexy ambition and confidence.

So it’s easy to speculate that the most daring of men believe they must go to extremes to capture the attention of the woman they want. But the study suggests that they only go to such efforts if they believe they are likely to benefit from their risk-taking… otherwise, why take a chance on your parachute not opening or your climbing harness breaking if you’re not guaranteed to “get the girl”?

Bottom line: there is no guarantee that any risky play will capture a woman’s attention. In fact, sometimes it’s the smaller gestures that make the biggest impact on a woman’s heart.

→ Ladies, are you enticed by risk-taking men or someone who practices the art of subtlety?