Most everyone has at least one, an ex-boyfriend/girlfriend. When meeting new people, a common question that may arise in conversation is how many boyfriends/girlfriends have you had? and what happened to your last relationship. These are all in an attempt to get to know you better. When asked these questions relating to your past relationships, remember an important component of learning how to flirt, don't talk about your ex. Of course you can speak about your past relationships in a tone that suggests a casual and nonchalant answer, but you don't want to over do it. This page will provide tips for avoiding talking about your ex and moving on to enjoy the flirting in your future.

The only way you will ever be able to move on from your ex, is to just let go. If you have unresolved issues, perhaps you should work them through before making a return to the flirting world. There is nothing wrong with admitting you need closure or to be assured that the break is over, and there is no hope of reconciliation.http://www.professorshouse.com/family/relationships/living-in-the-past.aspx

Do not use past relationships in comparison to someone new that you are interested in. This is certainly not a fair assessment and it is unreasonable to expect a fair result. Allow the new person you have found an attraction with, establish their own relationship with you, rather than attempting to compare them in any way to your relationships of the past.http://www.professorshouse.com/family/relationships/living-in-the-past.aspx

Although you want to limit the conversations that may result in talking about your ex, you can not avoid the topic altogether. If you are asked questions and deflect them to avoid answering, it will appear as though you are lying. In this case, it's best to be up front and explain that you are not interested in talking about your ex, or your past relationships. They have no bearing on the attraction that you are now sharing with someone else, and should be left our of the conversation. http://www.sirc.org/publik/flirt.html

A sure fire way to stop talking about an ex, is to begin listening to the other person. Allow them to tell you a bit about themselves and to express their interest in talking to you. After all, this is why you are flirting. Making a conscience effort to unsure that each of you has an equal amount of time to talk, also requires listening to the other person. When you find that you are thinking of situations or other reminders of an ex, change the subject by asking questions and listening intently for the answers.http://www.datingonline.org/dating/advice/

Check out these other helpful How Tos about flirting on Mahalo:

1. How to Flirt: Be Prepared
2. How to Flirt: Make Eye Contact
3. How to Flirt: Control Your Body Language
4. How to Flirt: Initiate Conversation
5. How to Flirt: Engage Them With How Interesting You Are
6. How to Flirt: Use Humor
7. How to Flirt: Smile
8. How to Flirt: Look Out For Signs and Signals
9. How to Flirt: Seal the Deal
10. How to Flirt: Practice
11. How to Flirt: Don't Take it too Seriously
12. How to Flirt: Don't Act Like a Stalker
13. How to Flirt: Don't Flirt in Inappropriate Places
14. How to Flirt: Don't be Arrogant
15. How to Flirt: Don't be too Forward
16. How to Flirt: Don't Talk About Your ex
17. How to Flirt: Don't be Rude
18. How to Flirt: Don't Overstay Your Welcome
19. How to Flirt: Don't Over do it With Cologne Perfume
20. How to Flirt: Don't Keep Trying With Someone who Just Isn't Interested
21. How to Flirt: Don't Flirt With Someone You Shouldn't be Flirting With
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