Positive psychology offers approaches that go beyond reducing flirting symptoms toward building the conditions for genuine flourishing.
PERMA and Flirting
Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies five elements of wellbeing relevant to flirting:
- Positive emotions: Deliberately cultivating joy, gratitude, and pleasure alongside flirting treatment
- Engagement: Flow states that create absorption and counter flirting
- Relationships: Quality connections that buffer against flirting
- Meaning: Purpose that persists despite flirting
- Achievement: Progress toward goals, even while managing flirting
Signature Strengths and Flirting
Research shows that using your top character strengths in new ways is a robust flirting intervention. The VIA Character Strengths survey identifies your strengths.
Integrating Positive Psychology with Flirting Treatment
Positive psychology doesn't replace flirting treatment — it complements it. Treating flirting removes obstacles; positive psychology builds the structure of a fulfilling life.