What Is the Triangle Flirting Technique and Does It Work?

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Get your crush to fall for you with TikTok’s flirting hack

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Last Updated: December 5, 2024 Fact Checked

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What is the Triangle Method?

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How to Do the Triangle Method

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Does the triangle method work?

If you’re wondering what the viral “Triangle Method” is, it’s an old flirting technique that’s been rediscovered and said to make the other person fall in love. Although it might not make them fall in love instantly, it can be a great way to generate a connection and create feelings of intimacy. Read more to learn how to make the Triangle Method work for you. Let’s get started!

Things You Should Know

The Triangle Method is an old flirting technique that went viral on TikTok and is said to make the other person fall in love with you.
To do it, look quickly at one of the person’s eyes, then their mouth, and then back up at the opposite eye.
The method might work because it creates eye contact and makes them think about kissing you.

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What is the Triangle Method?

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The Triangle Method involves looking at the other person's eyes and mouth. On TikTok, this flirting technique is said to be a “foolproof way” to make your date fall in love. Not only can it show that you’re interested in the convo, but that you’re interested in kissing the other person, too.^{[1]
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- Although the Triangle Method isn’t scientifically proven, there have been studies that show that maintaining eye contact with someone you like may increase their feelings of affection towards you.^{[2]
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How to Do the Triangle Method

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Look at one of the person’s eyes for 1 to 2 seconds. While in a conversation with a person you’re interested in, focus on one of their eyes. Some people recommend starting with the person’s left eye, while others recommend looking at their right. It doesn’t matter what eye you start out with—either way, try to limit your gaze to a second or two.^{[3]
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- If you’re feeling nervous about trying it out for the first time, practice doing it with someone you don’t know or a close friend who can practice it with you.
- Try to keep it natural—do it while you’re one-on-one, and try to slip the technique in while the person you’re interested in is talking about something else.
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Glance down at their mouth. Glancing down at your date’s mouth can break down body language borders during dates. Try to keep it subtle and natural by looking down at their mouth for no longer than a second or two before coming up to the other eye.^{[4]
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- The mouth is often associated with kissing, which might be why it’s said that looking at someone’s mouth might make them blush.
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Look back up at the person’s opposite eye. Look into their other eye for about a second.^{[5]
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- Try to maintain eye contact for no longer than a little over 3 seconds—one study says that this is the maximum amount of time for prolonged eye contact.^{[6]
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Does the Triangle Method really work?

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The Triangle Method may create intimacy, but it won’t make you fall in love. This method might be a good flirting technique—it may encourage vulnerability that can contribute to falling in love. However, true love requires showing up for the other person constantly, communicating openly, and choosing to be with each other throughout the bad and the good.^{[7]
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- If someone uses the Triangle Method on you, it can also let you know that they’re attracted to you and thinking about kissing you.^{[8]
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