Re: Which would you prefer ??
How does respect relate to distance? By respect, I mean if you were to approach a female you would be friendly, but you would not flirt. You would get to know her based on respect. That she is important and matters, not just somebody you can approach in an even mildly sexual manner of any sorts.
I think you're mixing up a lot of other feelings with flirting.
affection and intimacy come through the friendship/relationship. Not the flirting.