The act of turning a completely non-romantic situation into a romantic one because the person is desperate to feel as if someone actually loves them back.
"I think that cute cashier was flirting with me."
"Katie, I don't think someone saying have a nice day is considered flirting."
"No, he's definitely flirting with me. He gave me a bag."
"A bag to put your food in. You have severe Flirtatious Desperation."
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