Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. “Pick-up lines” are short, often clever or flirtatious ...

From the classic but cheesy pick-up lines like "Did it hurt? [Did what hurt?] when you fell from heaven?"’ and "Can I have directions? [To where?] To your heart?" to crass pick-up lines like "I would ...

Plus, tips on how to deliver your message confidently and effectively. Whether you meet a potential love interest in real life or match with them on a dating app, finding the courage to strike up a ...

In a previous article, I discussed the science of pick up lines in general. Nevertheless, the research cited in that article dealt with the effectiveness of men using pick-up lines on women. Thus, ...